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- 194-year-old Jewish barrister arrested over Palestine Action support▼Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action
A 94-year-old Jewish human rights barrister has been arrested in connection with support for Palestine Action, the proscribed direct-action group. The arrest of someone of her age and background is drawing significant attention, with many highlighting the contrast between her lifelong human rights work and her detention under counter-terrorism legislation. Critics argue the crackdown on Palestine Action supporters is excessive, while the government maintains the proscription is necessary for public safety.
- 252 States Back UN Statement on Combating Antisemitism▼World Jewish Congress Welcomes 52-State UN Human Rights Council Statement on Combating Antisemitism
A joint statement on combating antisemitism has been delivered at the UN Human Rights Council, backed by 52 states. The World Jewish Congress has publicly welcomed the declaration, calling it a significant show of international support in the fight against antisemitism. The organization welcomed the cross-regional coalition of governments endorsing the statement at the Geneva-based rights body.
- 3Bass and Raman split on Gaza genocide question at forum▼Bass and Raman split on Gaza and the term genocide during Jewish Federation forum
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman disagreed on Gaza and whether the term genocide applies to the conflict, during a forum hosted by the Jewish Federation. The split highlights divisions among local Democratic leaders over the Israel-Hamas war and the language used to describe its toll on civilians.
- 4Judge's Ruling Opens Door for Jewish Charter School in Oklahoma▼Education Watch: Judge’s Decision Clears A Path for Jewish Charter School
A judge's decision has cleared a path for a Jewish charter school in Oklahoma, according to Oklahoma Watch's Education Watch. The ruling advances a contested effort to establish a religiously affiliated charter school, a question that has drawn national attention over the boundaries between religious education and publicly funded charter programs in the United States.
- 5Bass and Raman clash over Gaza at Jewish Federation forum▼Bass and Raman differ over Gaza at Jewish Federation forum
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her challenger, Congresswoman Laura Raman, voiced differing positions on the Gaza conflict during a forum hosted by the Jewish Federation. The exchange highlighted how the Middle East conflict has become a point of division in the Los Angeles mayoral race, drawing attention from voters and community groups following the debate.
- 6Israel lobby's grip on US politics weakening, writer argues▼The Israel lobby is losing its grip on U.S. electoral politics, but it won't go out without a fight. American Jews canno
An opinion piece argues that pro-Israel lobbying groups are losing their influence over U.S. electoral politics, but warns they will fight to hold on to it. The author, writing from a Jewish perspective, says American Jews are watching closely and that the community's future depends on waking up to these shifts. The piece reflects an ongoing debate on the left about money, advocacy and Middle East policy in American elections.
- 7Israeli settler movement prepares possible return to Gaza▼The Israeli settler movement preparing to return to Gaza
Reports say parts of Israel's settler movement are preparing to return to Gaza, decades after settlements there were dismantled in 2005. The claims follow the war between Israel and Hamas and growing calls among some Israeli groups to re-establish a Jewish presence in the territory. Observers warn such a move would inflame tensions and conflict with international positions on Gaza's future.