Three Israelis killed in plane crash in Bowie, Md.

Crude awakening — Trump opens Tehran's tap

This briefing covers the Montreal shooting, U.S.-Iran negotiations regarding Lebanon and nuclear inspections, Netanyahu's military directives, and major political shifts affecting Israel and the Middle East.

Mamdani amplifies attacks on AIPAC that drew outcry from Jewish groups

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his rhetorical assault on AIPAC on Monday, after Jewish groups over the weekend criticized his comments about the pro-Israel organization at a Thursday rally last week that they argued evoked classic antisemitic tropes. Mamdani defended naming AIPAC among the “monsters who move dark money,” maintaining that... <a href="">Read More</a>

Montgomery County, Md. exec candidates clash over antisemitism records as Jewish vote looms large

Ahead of Tuesday’s primary election for executive of Montgomery County, Md., progressives have largely broken for Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, leaving the more moderate Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass to jockey for the remaining undecided voters.&nbsp; In a tight three-way race, the vote of the Jewish community — which is, according to a... <a href="">Read More</a>

Three killed in shooting attack near Jewish institutions in Montreal

A fatal shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left a civilian, an officer, and a suspect dead, highlighting rising concerns over antisemitic violence and public safety in Canada.

Vance calls on Israel to respond to Hezbollah attacks 'in the context of a conversation'

Vice President JD Vance on Monday backed Iran’s participation in bringing about the end of Israel and Hezbollah’s military conflict, calling the terror group’s ongoing strikes and Israel’s response “a chicken and egg problem.”&nbsp; Vance said at a press conference in Switzerland that the U.S. will be counting on Iran to “rein in” Hezbollah, after... <a href="">Read More</a>