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North Carolina woman arrested for plotting 'mass casualty event' at Houston synagogue

The Houston congregation had shut down, alongside a Jewish day school, following undisclosed threats.

Angelina Han Hicks, 18, was arrested following a planned attack on a Houston synagogue, April 23, 2026.

Tucker Carlson calls campaign to shame a country club for barring a Jewish toddler ‘repulsive’

"Sojourning at the exclusive Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Club in Florida are L to R; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte of New York and Newport, and Mr. Paris Singer of London and the Riviera. All socially prominent," Feb. 16, 1927.

Long Island father and teen son arrested for swastika graffiti, explosive materials in home

Francisco Sanles, 48, was arrested by Nassau Sounty Police in Syosset, New York on April 22, 2026.

Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, survey finds

People take part in a protest and march gathering at Times Square to oppose the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran in New York City on March 13, 2026.

Boy George speaks out against critics who condemned his pro-Israel stance

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, with over 1,000 musicians calling for a boycott of the event in protest of Israel’s participation.

APRIL 23, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Boy George, who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision song contest performs during the London Eurovision Party 2026 at Outernet London on April 19, 2026 in London, England.

Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms

When asked how the Mamdani administration defines antisemitism, MOCA executive director Phylisa Wisdom said: “Across city government, there is not a definition codified for any form of hate at all.”

APRIL 23, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER

Dnipro Jewish community leader’s home damaged in Russian strike, wounding child

The child is recovering, but the Jewish community and Dnipro’s other residents have been suffering under an unrelenting barrage of Russian drones and missile attacks over the last week.

APRIL 23, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR

AN APARTMENT building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine April 23, 2026.

Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award

Judges said the book “offers a model for writing a new story when inherited narratives no longer hold.” PEN America's CEO left in 2024 after the group published a report accusing Israel of genocide.

APRIL 23, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Peter Beinart attends the PEN America 62nd Annual Literary Awards at Town Hall on March 31, 2026 in New York City.

'Shame, disgrace': Israeli diplomat in US heckled at Silicon Valley Memorial Day ceremony

A group of attendees began singing the Israeli national anthem in protest as Ambassador Marco Sermoneta denounced critics of the IDF and the State of Israel.

APRIL 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Marco Sermoneta arrives at the Ninth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

‘Dirty f***ing Jew:’ Thames Police arrest Slough man after assault on Orthodox Jew

The 48-year-old Slough man was arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated assault and racially or religiously aggravated public order, and has been in custody since Thursday evening.

APRIL 23, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR

A 'Shomrim' private security car is seen driving past a synagogue in Stamford Hill, north London on October 13, 2023.

Dutch gov't ups Jewish security amid massive rise in antisemitic attacks

Since 2025, the Netherlands has had a security fund for Jewish schools, institutions, and events. For this, it structurally allocated €1.3 million per year.

APRIL 23, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER