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A Togolese policeman, disguised as a terrorist, brandishes his weapon on October 20, 2022. (illustrative)

What is Ashab Al Yamin? New Shi’ite terror group claims synagogue attacks across Europe - exclusive

FBI members work on the site after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident at the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026.

Gary Torgow warns of ‘real and present threat’ after Michigan synagogue attack

LIGHT SHINES through the windows of a synagogue in Trondheim, Norway, January 16, 2020.

Man detained at Trondheim synagogue in Norway after security incident, police say


They globalized the intifada, and Michigan Jews paid the price - comment

For months, people in the US have dressed that slogan up as activism, outrage, or edgy protest. In West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, it looked like what Jews knew it meant all along: a threat.

Emergency personnel respond to a reported shooting incident at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026.

Shooter in Michigan synagogue attack dead, all others safe and unharmed

According to NBC News, no casualties or injuries resulting from the attack have been reported, other than the suspected shooter, who was killed.  

Smoke rises from the building after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident at the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026 in a still image from video.

Mojtaba Khamenei financed London homes with loan from Israeli-founded company - report

The investigation found that a loan of some £36 million was granted to Khamenei in 2013 through TOPLAND, founded by Israeli brothers Sol and Eddie Zakai.

Mojtaba Khamenei; the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; is seen in Tehran; Iran; on December 14; 2016.

In aftermath of synagogue shootings, Canada pledges $10m. to Jewish safety, community protection

Minister of Public Safety Gary announced that a dedicated investment of up to $10 million will be provided to eligible organizations, which will assist Jewish communities in enhancing security.

People gather in support of Palestinians as the Palestinian flag flies at Toronto’s City Hall, after Canada officially recognised the Palestinian state in September, in Toronto, Ontario Canada, November 17, 2025.

ADL’s campus antisemitism report card rewards some, but not all, colleges that worked with Trump

“I think some of those policies may have affected what’s happening on campus, and therefore that impacts the grades,” said Shira Goodman, head of the ADL’s Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education.

The UCLA campus seen Nov. 19, 2025.

As Milei celebrates ties with Jews, Argentine streamer draws fire for mocking his Israel support

Popular Argentinian streamer Tomás Rebord criticized Javier Milei for his repeated trips to Israel and emotional response to visiting the Western Wall.

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University in Manhattan, in New York City, US, March 9, 2026.

At Republican antisemitism confab, Tucker Carlson is the villain, JD Vance the unspoken question

Attendees clapped when Sen. Ted Cruz called Carlson “the single-most dangerous demagogue in the country,” and speakers praised US President Donald Trump for recently casting him aside as “not MAGA.” 

Some Jewish Republicans are losing patience with Vice President JD Vance, who has not condemned Tucker Carlson.

For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community

A group of Jewish Mandarin speakers in New York has formed “Mazel Tofu,” a growing community that meets over kosher Chinese food to connect through language, culture, and shared experiences.

Jewish Mandarin Chinese speakers gather in New York City roughly once a month to speak the language and share their experiences.

Mamdani hosting Mahmoud Khalil at iftar sends ‘troubling message,’ NYC Jewish officials say

Controversy erupts after NYC Mayor Mamdani hosts radical activist Mahmoud Khalil for iftar, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders over his stance on Israel.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji react as confetti falls during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, US, January 1, 2026.

'Don't mess with Iran': Two Jewish men beaten in San Jose after speaking Hebrew

Footage of the incident, shot by local witnesses, shows the pair of victims attacked by three other individuals outside the Augustine restaurant.

San Jose, California. December 18, 2022.