Security agencies clash over Amsterdam pogrom failure
National Security Council and intelligence services trade accusations over failure to protect soccer fans from violence.
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French Jews defiant ahead of Israel's Paris match despite Amsterdam attack
Supporters organize large-scale presence at Stade de France for Thursday's game.
Stolen bust of Israeli president beheaded in Manchester
The Palestine Action group shared an image of one of the busts with its head removed, declaring, "First bust of Weizmann is dead. Soon, his zionist project will be too!"
Leonardo DiCaprio double sent to Russian frontlines
A recently circulated photograph shows Roman Burtsev – eight years younger than the 49-year-old DiCaprio – in military uniform, armed with a rifle, standing on the front line.
French Jews say 'Macron plays into Hamas hands'
The umbrella organization of French Jewish communities (CRIF) expressed its concern over French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for an arms embargo on Israel, stating that 'depriving Israel of its ability to defend itself rewards terrorism.' The organization's president said in an interview with French media: 'October 7 brought back the ghosts of historical persecutions against Jews.'
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow
Dozens of flights diverted as Russia reports extensive drone strikes across multiple regions, resulting in the death of at least one woman.
Former head of Hamburg Islamic Center to be deported in 2 weeks
The Hamburg Interior Authority issued a deportation order this week to 57-year-old Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh. He must leave Germany by September 11, 2024.
4 stabbed at UK carnival; police 'tired of seeing crime'
Metropolitan Police express frustration after violence mars 'family day' at the Notting Hill Carnival in west London.
Report: Russia destroys Israeli-made radar
Military bloggers aligned with the Kremlin have released a video showing what appears to be a Russian 'Lancet' drone striking a radar system produced by RADA Electronic Industries. A Lithuanian organization claimed it delivered 16 models of the system to the Ukrainian military in 2023.
UK announces plan for 'large surge' in deportations
The government's announcement includes the deployment of 100 new investigators to the National Crime Agency to disrupt criminal smuggling gangs and prevent dangerous boat crossings.