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Oakland City Council rejects bid to denounce Hamas as public speakers lacerate Israel

“It was the most antisemitic room I have ever been in,” said the head of the Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area.

Antisemitic incidents have surged 320% in Germany since Oct. 7, watchdog finds

While the largest number of incidents took place on the street, online or in public buildings, RIAS recorded 59 in people’s homes or living environment.

16 more hostages are freed as Netanyahu vows to resume war at truce’s end

Hamas has offered to release four more sets of hostages to extend the truce, but it is not clear whether Israel would accept.

Global

Despite unrest in Indonesia, a Jewish community finds peace among other faith groups

United States

Austin synagogue arsonist sentenced to 10 years in prison

Israel

Israel investigating Hamas claims that children Ariel and Kfir Bibas were killed in Gaza

Politics

‘Ultimately, we are alone’: Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor

United States

Department of Education opens new antisemitism investigations into Harvard, Columbia, U of Tampa

New York

‘Awakening of unity’: Hamas attack, war spark outpouring of support for Israel in haredi communities

Israel

Yad Vashem has turned itself into a school for children whose communities were attacked on Oct. 7

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