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‘A national emergency’: Bay Area Israelis fly home to vote in pivotal election

Israeli expats are spending thousands of dollars to cast ballots in an election they see as critical to their country’s future.

Tamar Krigel holds up an Israeli flag on she waits to check in for Israeli airline El Al’s nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Oct. 25, 2026. Her shirt reads, "Flight for change."
(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump surrogates discuss Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government with Israeli officials - report

Banner from the Likud campaing showing Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

Trump denies discussing Netanyahu request for another endorsement: ‘I never spoke about it’

 US-ISRAEL-DIPLOMACY Israeli and US flags are seen on the table as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on February 5, 2025; illustrative

Israel’s moment of truth: Knesset election pivotal to future US-Israel relationship - opinion


IDF was not planning to strike Iran on Oct. 10 despite reports of attack blocked by Trump

Sources told the Post it was unusual for IDF chief Eyal Zamir to be excluded from the Hegseth meeting, raising questions about the political considerations behind Netanyahu's decision.

(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

Ted Cruz says he believes El-Sayed is member of Muslim Brotherhood, claims he lied about ties

"He said no, I have no connections, and Meet the Press just said okay and accepted it," Cruz claimed, saying that the evidence was "overwhelming."

US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) walks on stage at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 10, 2026.

Incendiary device reportedly thrown at ICE building in Georgia, FBI agents investigating

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) personnel and evidence response technicians are on site collecting evidence, the agency's Atlanta public affairs department said in an emailed statement.

An immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent raises a finger moments after detaining a man during an immigration raid, on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist

A hidden-camera investigation has sparked controversy in Michigan's Senate race over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations, with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rejecting the activist's allegations.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal

China accused a US Navy warship of illegally entering disputed South China Sea waters, while Taiwan reported a separate confrontation with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Pratas Islands.

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.

Trump visa revocations top 300,000, foreign pro-Palestinian protesters face particular scrutiny

The Trump administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas, including those of foreign pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel's attacks on Gaza, drawing criticism from civil rights advocates.

This illustration picture shows a US visa in a passport, August 25, 2026.

Rashida Tlaib backs Hind Rajab Foundation's complaint against IDF officer tied to Gaza girl's death

The pro-Palestinian organization called on the US Justice Department on Monday to arrest an Israeli citizen allegedly in the country, accusing him of possible responsibility for Hind Rajab's death.

Guests hold a portrait of late Palestinian girl Hind Rajab during the red carpet for the movie "The Voice of Hind Rajab" presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on September 3, 2025.

Brandeis Center files complaint alleging antisemitic harassment at Montgomery high school

According to the complaint, the school principal allegedly dismissed the social media targeting as "just a flag" and questioned why being called a Zionist was problematic.

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University of North Carolina, US Justice Dept. reach settlement to end antisemitism probe

The inquiries spanned complaints involving discrimination, campus climate issues, and how the institution handled allegations of antisemitism. 

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Humanities PhD students at US universities more likely to hold antisemitic views than peers - study

Researchers examined graduate students, who make up majorities at selective research universities, frequently serve as teaching assistants and instructors, and often have central roles in protests.

 Demonstrators sit in an encampment as they protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers on the Columbia University campus, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 19, 2024.