Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Pro-Palestinian protests amass outside United Nations ahead of ceasefire vote
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators amassed on the streets and sidewalks outside of the United Nations in Midtown Manhattan Tuesday ahead of a vote on a nonbinding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators amassed on the streets and sidewalks outside of the United Nations in Midtown Manhattan Tuesday ahead of a vote on a nonbinding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Several NYC pro-Palestinian rallies expected Monday for 'Global Strike for Gaza'
Groups like Within Our Lifetime, with nearly 150,000 followers on Instagram, are calling for a worldwide strike: no spending, travel, work or school.
Groups like Within Our Lifetime, with nearly 150,000 followers on Instagram, are calling for a worldwide strike: no spending, travel, work or school.
Gov. Hochul calls on colleges to address antisemitism on campus
Hochul said she has spoken to chancellors of the State University of New York and City University of New York public college systems who she said confirmed "that calling for genocide of any group" or tolerating antisemitism violates codes of conduct on their campuses "and would lead to swift disciplinary action."
Hochul said she has spoken to chancellors of the State University of New York and City University of New York public college systems who she said confirmed "that calling for genocide of any group" or tolerating antisemitism violates codes of conduct on their campuses "and would lead to swift disciplinary action."
Pro-Palestinian rally set to take place at Brooklyn Museum
According to the popular community organization 'Within Our Lifetime', the ‘Flood Brooklyn for Gaza' rally will start at the Brooklyn Museum and end at City Hall.
According to the popular community organization 'Within Our Lifetime', the ‘Flood Brooklyn for Gaza' rally will start at the Brooklyn Museum and end at City Hall.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.
Man who fired shotgun outside Albany synagogue cited events in the Mideast, federal agent says
An FBI spokesperson says Mufid Fawaz Alkhader has been charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Officials say Alkhader fired two shots outside a synagogue in Albany on Thursday.
An FBI spokesperson says Mufid Fawaz Alkhader has been charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Officials say Alkhader fired two shots outside a synagogue in Albany on Thursday.
Man fires shotgun outside Albany Jewish temple, Hochul places officials on 'high alert'
Police say a man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in Albany and shouted "Free Palestine" as he was taken into custody.
Police say a man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in Albany and shouted "Free Palestine" as he was taken into custody.
As Israel-Hamas war drags on, religious leaders seek peace in face of rising hate crimes
As the Israel-Hamas war grinds on, authorities say the tensions it has sparked has led to hate crimes against Jews and Muslims. Now, leaders on both sides are speaking out and urging peace.
As the Israel-Hamas war grinds on, authorities say the tensions it has sparked has led to hate crimes against Jews and Muslims. Now, leaders on both sides are speaking out and urging peace.
UN chief uses rarely exercised power to warn of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
Rabbi sheds hope during Hanukkah
Hanukkah comes during a time of darkness after the Hamas terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Hanukkah comes during a time of darkness after the Hamas terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
US announces visa bans to Jewish Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians
In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
FBI director warns of unprecedented terror threats since Oct. 7: 'Lights blinking everywhere'
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday that the terror threat facing the United States has reached unprecedented levels since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday that the terror threat facing the United States has reached unprecedented levels since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Pro-Palestinian protest floods Williamsburg Bridge
Pro-Palestinian protesters appeared to flood roadways on the Williamsburg Bridge, another demonstration disrupting everyday New York City life as the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian protesters appeared to flood roadways on the Williamsburg Bridge, another demonstration disrupting everyday New York City life as the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza.
Columbia shuts down planned discussion justifying Hamas' October 7 massacre as 'Palestinian counteroffensive'
A group that calls themselves the "Columbia Social Workers 4 Palestine" was advertising an event to discuss the "Significance of the October 7th Palestinian Counteroffensive."
A group that calls themselves the "Columbia Social Workers 4 Palestine" was advertising an event to discuss the "Significance of the October 7th Palestinian Counteroffensive."
Israel-Hamas war: Airstrikes on Gaza resume as cease-fire officially expires
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Families plea for medical care for hostages held in Gaza by Hamas
Amid uncertainty and growing urgency, loved ones of people being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza are speaking out on the critical need for medical attention for those held captive.
Amid uncertainty and growing urgency, loved ones of people being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza are speaking out on the critical need for medical attention for those held captive.
Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance, New York Times report says
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
More Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as truce in Gaza extends another day
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.