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Germany’s far-right victory in eastern state election portends ‘disaster’ for centrists

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026Jesse Orine

The far-right Alternative for Germany’s victory in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its second in the region in as many weeks, underscores the growing popularity of the anti-immigration, nationalist party at the expense of the country’s political center. The center-right Christian Democratic Union, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, had its worst result in any […]

Trump urges nations to unite against Iran in UN address

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026Jesse Orine

U.S. President Donald Trump called upon nations to stay united in their pressure on Iran’s economy, as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Indeed, Trump showed no sign of walking down from the military conflict he began with Tehran in February amid criticism that the U.S. is not accomplishing […]

Nazi imagery nothing new for crypto casino behind Orlando fight with swastika flags and Hitler salutes

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026Jesse Orine

Nazi salutes. A swastika flag. Fights in the stands. They were all part of the scene at a recent combat sports event in Orlando that pitted an Israeli Jew against an avowed racist with SS bolts tattooed on his chest – and ended with the latter mocking his defeated foe as “a short little f–king […]

Canadian leaders condemn shooting outside Ontario synagogue at the start of Yom Kippur

September 21, 2026September 22, 2026Jesse Orine

Canadian leaders have condemned a shooting outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, at the start of Yom Kippur that left a police officer seriously injured and forced the congregation to cancel services on the holiest day of the year. “Jewish people must be able to practice their faith safely. They deserve to […]

Proposed U.S. $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia advances

September 20, 2026September 20, 2026Jesse Orine

The State Department has approved a possible $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia — a move that would make the kingdom the second Middle Eastern country after Israel to have the world’s most powerful combat aircraft. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the […]

Netanyahu backs legislation that would strip ‘NAZA’ makers of citizenship

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Jesse Orine

TEL AVIV — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would advance legislation allowing Israel to revoke the citizenship of people who defame soldiers or the state abroad, citing “NAZA,” the prize-winning documentary accusing the military of knowingly killing large numbers of civilians in Gaza. Netanyahu said Wednesday he also planned to advance a separate bill […]

What you need to know about Macklemore and accusations of antisemitism

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Jesse Orine

The last time Macklemore drew fire from the Jewish community for a controversial performance, he apologized, there was forgiveness — and the rapper asked fans to support the Anti-Defamation League. That was May 2014, when Macklemore wore an onstage costume featuring a large hooked prosthetic nose, black wig and bushy beard, prompting many commentators to […]

‘Checkout’ and ‘Fauda’ test the appetite for Israeli spy stories after Oct. 7

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Jesse Orine

Is there still an appetite for Israeli spy stories? That is one question being tested by two different productions arriving in the United States this month: “Checkout,” a dark Israeli comedy about an aging Mossad operative, and the fifth season of “Fauda,” the Israeli action thriller about undercover counterterrorism agents. One is an indie film […]

Sweden’s center-left wins tight election marred by antisemitism accusations

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026Jesse Orine

Sweden’s center-left coalition has overturned Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing government after a nail-biter election, blocking a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots from its bid to join a cabinet for the first time. Kristersson resigned on Thursday after the public broadcaster SVT called Sweden’s general election for the center-left bloc, led by former prime minister […]

Ed Sheeran distances himself from decision to pull Macklemore as 3 more pro-Palestinian artists leave his tour

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026Jesse Orine

Pop superstar Ed Sheeran said he wasn’t behind his tour’s recent decision to drop opening act Macklemore following the rapper’s recent pro-Palestinian remarks at a stadium show. “I am not complicit,” Sheeran wrote in a statement on Instagram Tuesday, saying that Macklemore leaving the tour “was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.” These were […]