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Long Island school district pays $125K to settle lawsuit over erased pro-Palestinian student art May 14, 2026
The lawsuit stemmed from a September 2024 incident at Half Hollow Hills High School West, which permitted seniors to decorate their campus parking spots.
Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls boycott ‘disgraceful antisemitism' May 14, 2026
“I did not give my permission for Father Ted to be used as a prop in an antisemitic political gesture. I object to it in the strongest possible terms,” Linehan writes.
At Jewish Democratic event, Minneapolis mayor says anti-Zionism can blur into antisemitism May 14, 2026
Frey’s comments, which came in response to a question from the audience, were some of his most extensive on Israel.
S. African non-Jewish activists protest at Holocaust center with ‘Jews for Free Palestine' shirts May 13, 2026
The organization claimed to stand with “all Jewish voices across the world who reject Zionism, apartheid, and genocide, and who continue to call for a Free Palestine.

New Jersey man pleads guilty to ramming Chabad headquarters with his car May 13, 2026
Dan Sohail faces a maximum penalty of up to three years in prison and mandatory restitution, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
US embassy says Vatican honor for Iranian envoy is 'standard practice' May 13, 2026
The award "is a personal recognition and does not imply support or opposition to any policy or country," the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See said.
Senator's son accused of antisemitic tirade against Lawler at Capitol Hill restaurant May 13, 2026
Rand Paul's son, William Paul, allegedly told the New York congressman, who is not Jewish, that “you Jews” would be responsible if Rep. Thomas Massie loses his Kentucky primary race.
Mike Wagenheim
Netanyahu's office says Israeli prime minister 'secretly visited' UAE during Iran war, Emirati officials deny claim May 13, 2026
“Sheikh bin Zayed, his family members and other dignitaries welcomed us and were happy to see the prime minister of Israel on their soil,” Netanyahu's former spokesman wrote following the UAE Foreign Ministry's statement.