New York Bail Reform: Too Much, Too Fast

Critics say the pendulum has swung too wide, and individuals are being released despite posing a danger to others, including some who have been accused of committing anti-Semitic crimes.

Report: Iranian MP Puts $3 Million Bounty on Trump’s Head

Iranian lawmaker Ahmad Hamzeh says nuclear weapons would protect Iran from threats, calls production of long-range missiles “our natural right.”

OU Official to Congress: Jews Are ‘Afraid in a Way We Have Never Been...

American Jews "are under threat of violence as we walk down a city street or enter our synagogues to pray or shop in a supermarket for kosher groceries.”

Southern Justice After Judge’s Mentally Ill Son Pleads Guilty to Anti-Semitic Threats in North...

He is to remain in hospital another 12 months, completing a total of 2 years’ treatment, more than the maximum 45-day jail sentence.

Man Arrested for Cursing Chassidic Couple in Midtown Manhattan

Police said Stevens is a career criminal with more than 30 prior arrests for charges such as assault, criminal trespass, petite larceny, and harassment.

Alan Dershowitz, Kenneth Starr to Join Trump Impeachment Defense Team

“President Trump has done nothing wrong and is confident that this team will defend him, the voters and our democracy."

Police Look for Vandal of Nebraska Synagogue Who Photographed his Own Hate Crime Grafitti

Officers said he used orange paint to draw a swastika on the front steps of the temple and “F U Black Shirt” on the doors of the synagogue.

Pentagon: 11 US Troops Injured in Iran Missile Attacks on Iraqi Air Bases

"As previously stated, while no US service members were killed . . . several were treated for concussion symptoms from the blast."

More Than 120 Members of Congress Express Support for Anti-Israel Group

Democratic 2020 presidential candidates Warren, Klobuchar, Bennett and Steyer issued letters of support.

New York Ed Department Offers Student Free Field Trips to Museum of Jewish Heritage

The museum visits are the second step in the new anti-hate crimes curriculum for New York City public schools introduced by city officials

Chanukah Machete Attacker Pleads Not Guilty

The federal charges could lead to a death penalty charge against Thomas if Josef Neumann, 72, who is comatose with a fractured skull from the attack, dies, God forbid.

NYPD Releases Video of Subway Station Swastika Vandal

Police waited to release the surveillance video, but are doing so now, hoping someone will recognize the perpetrator.

Two Iranians Sentenced for Spying on the United States

“This case illustrates Iran’s targeting of Americans in the United States in order to silence those who oppose the Iranian regime or otherwise further its goals,” said U.S. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers.

Cuomo Allocates $680,000 for Security Measures in Monsey, New Square

License-plate readers will be installed on street lights, street poles, highway overpasses, mobile trailers and police squad cars.

US Jewish Security Group Issues Guidelines for Synagogues on Arms, Hired Guards

The paper advises that “an armed guard or armed congregant is not a security strategy or plan on its own. Armed security can be part of a plan, but it is only that—a component. A true security plan includes many other layers and components … .”

Anti-BDS Act Introduced in Congress

The act protects American companies from being coerced to provide information to international organizations for the purpose of furthering boycotts against Israel.

Jersey City Terrorists’ Bomb ‘Could Have Killed People Five Football Fields Away’

In addition to that first powerful bomb, there was enough material in the van to create a second bomb like it.

US and Israeli leaders Announce Major Policy Changes at Kohelet Policy Forum Conference

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opened the conference by announcing that the United States is “disavowing” the 1978 Hansell Memorandum, a State Department memo that claimed Israeli settlements violate international law.

US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Senior Regime Officials, Metal Industry

The State Department said after Iran's attack on American military bases the strategy on Tehran is: “diplomatic isolation, economic pressure, and military deterrence.”

Official Welcomes Installing of 100 Cameras in NY in Response to Anti-Semitic Attacks, Calls...

100 new cameras will be installed in Williamsburg, Crown Heights and Borough Park. The first 30 cameras will be operational by March.

Report: Israeli Intelligence Assisted in Soleimani’s Elimination

Intelligence from Israel helped confirm the details of Solemani's location.

US Warns Iran ‘World is Watching’ as Security Forces Try to Suppress Protests with...

The United States issued a warning to Iran on Saturday night saying “the world is watching,” as Iranian security forces came out to violently...

Iranian Caught with Weapons, Cash Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort

The suspect was found with a machete, a pickax and two knives in addition to the cash.

Delaware Republican Leader Apologizes for Blaming Jews for Trump’s Impeachment

“After much reflection and thought, I now realize my words were inappropriate. I apologize for raising questions about a people, a faith and a culture whose beliefs span a broad political spectrum,” she wrote.

Democratic Candidate for House Accuses Israel of ‘Human Rights Violations,’ Supports BDS

The campaign website also states that “the U.S. government needs to stop enabling conflicts by reducing aid from nations committing human rights violations,” a reference implied of Israel.

Feds Add 5 Hate Crime Charges to Grafton Thomas’ Chanukah Machete Attack Indictment

One of Grafton's victims, Josef Neumann, 70, has not regained consciousness after suffering a skull fracture in the attack. He remains in dire condition.

Did the IRCG ‘Mistake’ Ukraine Intl Flight 752 for a US Fighter Jet?

Taking a shot at an American fighter jet and actually hitting one would ... be an introduction to World War III. President Trump knew that.
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WATCH: Trump Says Iran Could Have Shot Down Ukraine Intl Flight 752 ‘By Mistake’

The Iranian launch of an SA-15 air defense system interceptor missile was picked up by American intelligence systems, according to The New York Times.

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