Netanyahu urges global action on antisemitism, rising tensions with Iran, and delayed security funding for Jewish schools

Netanyahu is calling for urgent global action against antisemitism, while tensions rise with Iran’s call for Hezbollah to target Israel. Meanwhile, New York faces delays in vital funding to protect Jewish institutions from growing hate crimes.
Netanyahu’s Call for Self-Defense, Hezbollah’s Ceasefire Violations, and Trump’s Chanukah Message of Hope

Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s unwavering commitment to self-defense during a Chanukah event, while Hezbollah’s repeated ceasefire violations undermine peace efforts. President Trump also extended his warmest Chanukah greetings.
Pope Leo Striking Out in Lebanon

As the Pope, it’s astounding to see him swing and miss, not once but three times, during his brief visit to Lebanon.Â
Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Rockets: America’s Drug Crisis Funds Israel’s Enemies

When Americans die of fentanyl overdoses, they are victims of the very same networks that bankroll rockets fired at Israel.
Israel at war: tragedy in Gaza, prayers for hostages in Jerusalem, and strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel acknowledged civilian casualties in a Gaza hospital strike and promised a full investigation while stressing its fight against Hamas. In Jerusalem, thousands prayed for hostages at the Western Wall as the IDF carried out strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Gaza Aid Intercepted, U.S. Pushes for Hostage Release and Hamas Disbandment, AP Draws Fire for Hezbollah Coverage

The UN reports that nearly 89% of aid trucks entering Gaza have been intercepted en route. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that freeing hostages and dismantling Hamas must remain top priorities, as criticism grows over an AP report that omitted Hezbollah’s terrorist designation in its coverage of an Israeli strike.
U.S. probes Anti-Netanyahu protest funding as former Israeli PM denies Epstein-Mossad Claims and Israel strikes Hezbollah

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett rejected Tucker Carlson’s claim that Jeffrey Epstein worked for Mossad. U.S. lawmakers are probing whether taxpayer funds supported protests against Netanyahu, as Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Pro-Israel Christian Student Organization donates $100,000 to Majdal Shams victims’ memorial projects

On a solidarity mission to Israel, Passages, a pro-Israel Christian student organization, has donated $100,000 to honor the victims of last year’s Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer field in Majdal Shams, which claimed the lives of 12 Druze children.
Israel Approves New Communities in Judea and Samaria as U.S. Backs Gaza Aid and IDF Strikes Hezbollah Near Border

Israel has approved 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria, a move hailed as historic and strategically important. At the same time, the U.S. State Department defended Gaza aid deliveries against criticism from international groups, and the IDF eliminated a Hezbollah operative just miles from the northern border.
Hostage Release, Weapons Seizure, and Lebanon’s Fight Against Hezbollah

Hamas has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, while Israeli Border Police uncovered a major weapons cache in Bethlehem linked to terrorist groups. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s government is making strides in regaining control of Beirut’s airport from Hezbollah.