Philly Jewish restaurant owners say they won't be scared off by antisemitic boycott campaign 

Alex Karp visits the Ohel

Palantir CEO and co-founder Alex Karp made an appearance at the resting place of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement’s longtime leader, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, in Queens, N.Y., on Tuesday, where he posed for a selfie with Rabbi Mendy Uminer. Uminer, who leads Chabad of Chestnut Hill, Mass., shared the photo on X, writing, “Only at the... <a href="">Read More</a>

End of U.S. aid to Israel not surprising, but timing of Trump’s announcement rankles

President Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that U.S. military aid to Israel would end by the end of 2026 is consistent with statements Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made in the past year, but experts said the timing of the announcement on the morning of the midterm elections may be a reason for concern.... <a href="">Read More</a>

Qatar slashes its budgets but doubles down on Al Jazeera

Even as Qatar cuts government spending across multiple sectors in response to a steep decline in government revenue following attacks from Iran on its energy infrastructure, Al Jazeera, the influential media network owned by the Gulf state, is undertaking a sweeping expansion of its broadcasting and digital operations. The move underscores what observers say is... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump says he made deal ‘months ago’ with Netanyahu to end aid to Israel by end of year

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “months ago” for the U.S. to stop providing military aid to Israel by the end of the year. “Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that — we give Israel $4... <a href="">Read More</a>

Who shall rise and who shall fall

As polls open for the 2026 midterms, Jewish voters navigate a shifting political landscape, while reports emerge regarding antisemitic targeting in Philadelphia and ongoing coalition challenges in Israel.