Shadow education minister Julian Leeser urged Australian universities to audit courses on the Jewish community, Israel, and Palestine for balance, citing concerns about antisemitism post-October 7. He also recommended legislating the IHRA antisemitism definition and removing antisemitic materials.
Former Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has urged governments to consider banning protests near synagogues and Jewish schools, citing a High Court decision on safe access zones for abortion clinics. His testimony to the antisemitism royal commission highlighted a "substantial and ongoing threat" to the Jewish community, with security needs doubling since October 2023.
Spain secured their first FIFA World Cup title since 2010 by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Argentina played with 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off, while a controversial half-time show and a post-game incident involving Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino also occurred.
Le gouvernement britannique va investir plus de 250 millions de livres sur trois ans pour renforcer la protection de la communauté juive face à la montée de l'antisémitisme et des menaces terroristes.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate, to a gun-for-hire network recruiting young people via encrypted apps. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the shootings. Investigators are working with the FBI to identify those orchestrating the violence.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including an attack on the US consulate, to a "multilayered" gun-for-hire network. Young people are recruited via encrypted apps and paid to film attacks. A police officer was killed during a raid linked to the shootings.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs a law making it a misdemeanor to block access to houses of worship or cause fear among worshippers, and allows 50-foot security perimeters, sparking concerns over free speech.
An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been arrested and charged by the US Justice Department with involvement in nearly 20 alleged terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe. He is accused of operating for Kata'ib Hezbollah and Iran's IRGC.
An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been arrested and charged by the US Justice Department with involvement in nearly 20 alleged terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe. He faces charges including conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations and conspiracy to bomb a place of public use.
An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been arrested and charged by the US Justice Department for alleged involvement in nearly 20 terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe. He faces charges including conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations and attempted destruction of property.
«Plusieurs synagogues et maisons privées du Queens ont été vandalisées dans la nuit avec des croix gammées et d’autres graffitis antisémites», a confirmé Julie Menin, présidente démocrate du conseil municipal de New York.
The British government has declared antisemitism an emergency, pledging £25 million for security at Jewish sites following a terrorist-labeled stabbing in London and a series of arson attacks.
Home secretary says she will ‘take every step’ to protect Jews as police say suspect is Somalia-born UK nationalShabana Mahmood has promised to “do everything in my power” to keep British Jews safe, as police said the suspect in the stabbing of two men in north-west London was a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia.Ministers said a further £25m would be invested to increase security for Jewish communities after the suspected terrorist attack in Golders Green on Wednesday. The funding will be aimed at boosting police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres. Continue reading...
Metropolitan Police have declared the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, London, a terrorist incident. The attack left a 34-year-old and a 76-year-old man hospitalized with knife wounds. A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are investigating potential links to recent arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish sites in the British capital. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack: "Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain."
Cyber-attacks, disinformation and blockading of supplies. This is what living in a war zone can look like nowWe are at war. Four words that sound ludicrously melodramatic on a sunny spring day, when all may not be exactly right with the world – but when you can still shut your eyes to a lot of it just by switching off the news and cracking on with life. No bombs are falling, no bullets flying, no sirens sounding. Though the idea that Britain is already under a form of hybrid attack is commonplace in defence circles, politicians still mostly skirt around it; and it was jolting at first to hear the Labour MP (and former RAF wing commander) Calvin Bailey make the case for conflict being our new reality at a conference hosted by the Good Growth Foundation thinktank last week in London. But then he started to unpack his reasoning for why war is no longer what you think it is.If war can be considered an assault on five fronts – against a country’s political leadership, critical infrastructure, essentials such as food or fuel supplies, civilian population and armed forces – then Britain is arguably now being attacked on the first four without a shot being fired. Think of rampant, Russian-generated political disinformation on social media and attempts to bribe British politicians; of Russian submarine surveillance of the British undersea cables carrying most of our internet traffic, or the four “nationally significant” cyber-attacks recorded every week; of the blockading of food and fuel supplies through the strait of Hormuz. Think, too, of Keir Starmer’s warning in the Sunday Times last week of conflict with Iran coming home to British civilians via “the use of proxies in this country”. He didn’t elaborate, but counter-terrorism police say they are investigating whether a spate of arson attacks on synagogues, Jewish-owned businesses and Iranians living in Britain may have been sponsored by Tehran – a thugs-for-hire tactic familiar from the Russian playbook for sowing division and hate.Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnistGuardian Newsroom: Can Labour come back from the brink? On Thursday 30 April, join Gaby Hinsliff, Zoe Williams, Polly Toynbee and Rafael Behr as they discuss how much of a threat Labour faces from the Green party and Reform UK – and whether Keir Starmer can survive as leader. Book tickets here or at guardian.live Continue reading...
Iranian intelligence is allegedly using criminal intermediaries to recruit teenagers for low-level hybrid warfare attacks across Europe and the UK, targeting Jewish community sites and US interests to sow discord and anxiety.
Police are investigating a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in London since March 23, believed to be carried out by criminals paid by Iran. The group Harakat Ashab al-Ylam al-Islamia has claimed responsibility for six attacks in London, plus incidents in Munich, North Macedonia, Holland, Belgium and a thwarted attack in France. Counter-terrorism officers have arrested 15 people, including two teenagers in connection with a synagogue attack in Harrow. Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes warned of the prospect of a foreign state using criminal proxies to sow discord in British communities.
British Jewish community leaders describe feeling under siege following a series of arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish institutions, with parents now hiding religious symbols from their children and choosing universities based on safety. New data shows 742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025 – the highest annual total in over 40 years – while the Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents, including the deadly Heaton Park synagogue attack that killed two people.
British Jewish community leaders describe a climate of fear following a series of antisemitic attacks, including arson at two London synagogues and a Jewish charity building, and the burning of four community ambulances. Parents are reportedly keeping children home from school and avoiding wearing religious symbols. New data shows 742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025 – the highest annual total in over 40 years. The Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents in 2025, including the deadly October attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester that killed two people.
UK police are investigating a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London to determine if they were carried out by Iranian proxies. The latest attack caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night. No one has been injured. A group calling itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia has claimed the attacks, and police are exploring potential links to Iran. Britain's chief rabbi has said British Jews are facing a campaign of violence and intimidation.
UK police are investigating a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London to determine whether they were carried out by Iranian proxies. The latest attack caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night. No one has been injured. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said police are exploring potential links to Iran, noting the Iranian regime's use of criminal proxies. The group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
