A Forward editor learns that those who seek to delegitimize Israel and its supporters are more than willing to tolerate anti-Semitism.

Iraqi security officials tell Reuters that the militias decided, without consultation, to help quash the violent anti-government protests that rocked Baghdad earlier this month.

Kurds have turned to Syrian President Bashar Assad and Russia for protection. Hundreds of refugees have crossed into Iraq. Doctors Without Borders pulls international staff out of northeastern Syria.

They may actually make war with Iran less likely because they send the vital message that if Tehran attacks Israel, Jerusalem will hit back – and hard.