Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for FBI antisemitism task force
Rabbi Abraham Cooper met with federal law-enforcement officials to suggest coordinating an office to analyze antisemitism and train federal agents to understand the nature of the threat.
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Russian state TV hails invasion as 'best news' for Ukrainians
As West decries the invasion of Ukraine, Russian state media paints it as Moscow coming to the rescue of war-torn areas tormented by Ukrainian aggression and bringing them peace.
Moldova Jewish community comes to Ukrainian Jews' aid
Members prepare food supplies, accomodations and emergency medical care for Ukrainian Jews fleeing the emerging war zone. Israel's Foreign Ministry says ready to assist Israelis who want to leave the country.
Chaos in Ukraine as residents flee warzone; EU slams 'barbaric' Russian incursion
Russia invades Ukraine saying it wants to "demilitarize" the country's eastern regions. NATO calls emergency meeting as reports of military casualties on both sides emerge. Jerusalem urges Israelis in Ukraine to make their way to safety via western borders. Fighting sends global markets into a tailspin, oil prices soar.
Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia
Nationwide state of emergency in Ukraine comes amid growing reports of imminent full-scale Russian invasion.
Biden, Putin signal broader confrontation ahead over Ukraine
Russian lawmakers authorize Russian President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and US President Joe Biden and European leaders respond by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
Former IAEA official: West must not automatically roll back sanctions on Iran
Former IAEA Deputy Director Dr. Ollie Heinon: Iran's adherence to the JCPOA should be reviewed at regular intervals and restrictions lifted based on the performance and actual needs of its civilian nuclear program.
As Russia takes military action, Western nations hit back with first wave of sanctions
Britain sanctions five Russian banks and three billionaires while Germany halts certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
FBI investigating 'antisemitism is a human right' fliers in Colleyville
Incident occurs just weeks after an armed assailant holds a rabbi and three congregants hostage at a local synagogue.
With Ukraine war seemingly imminent, Israel relocates Kyiv embassy to Lviv
Embassy officials working to ensure Israelis still in country will be able to flee via land borders with Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova, and Hungary. Jewish Agency also relocates staff to western city of Lviv.