Diaspora

Ahead of elections, Bennett, Lapid pledge to strengthen Israel-Diaspora ties

The proposals come amid signs of growing disaffection among Diaspora Jews with Israel and its Netanyahu-led government.

B'Yachad party heads Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid speak during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Septemper 11, 2026.
Demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and hold banners depicting Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, who was arrested by Italian authorities over alleged funding of Hamas through charities, during a march in support of the Askatasuna social centre in Turin, Italy.

Jewish teachers cancel Italy trip over ‘antisemitic pressure’

A Morocco's fan waves a flag ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026; illustrative

Morocco opens first state-funded museum dedicated to Jewish culture in Arab world

Green Party leader Zack Polanski leaves BBC Broadcasting House following media interviews in the wake of the results in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, where he stood as an unsuccessful candidate, London, Britain, October 9, 2026.

Green Party coalition ruled out by UK PM Burnham following antisemitic 'Zionism is racism' motion


Los Angeles Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp offers October 7 survivors rare respite from trauma

Three years after that devastating day in October, the survivors continue to do what their people have done for millennia in the face of adversity: sing and make music.

Raz Shifer of Ramat Gan, a Nova Festival survivor, performs at L.A.'s Viper Room in a scene from "The Bridge," a documentary about Israeli trauma survivors and their week at Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp.

Italy deports two foreign nationals suspected of attacking Milan Chabad emissary

Walker Meghnagi, head of Milan's Jewish community, welcomed the deportations, calling the move "wonderful news."

 People demonstrate to express support for the Palestinians during a protest in Milan, Italy October 14, 2023; Illustrative.

Progressive Jews embracing ‘craziest’ ideologies are ‘no longer our friends,’ Israeli scholar says

Gadi Taub, speaking at the National Conservatism Conference in Jerusalem, warned that Israel had already “lost the Left” in the West and was now “also losing the Right.”

JEWS ARE seen protesting against Israel and demanding Palestinian statehood recognition, in August 2025.

Israel's fourth founding: When the state proved it alone could not keep Israelis safe - opinion

The fourth founding begins with what died on October 7: the idea that the state alone could keep Israelis safe. The onslaught did more than murder and kidnap; it forced a Jewish reckoning. 

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Aliyah Minister urges Israel to prepare for wave of French immigrants as student protests intensify

France experienced what was described as a “day of rage” on Tuesday, which was expected to mark the peak of clashes that had unfolded across the country in recent days.

Demonstrators hold lit flares behind a banner reading AUTODEFENSE Lyceenne, amid smoke and flags. Grenoble, Isere, France, October 6, 2026.

Mamdani's $7.4m. antisemitism strategy funds groups critical of Israel, financial filings indicate

Millions of dollars in NYC funding earmarked for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new antisemitism strategy could flow to organizations with records of anti-Israel advocacy, financial filings indicate.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to attendees during a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026.

NSC warns Israelis, Diaspora Jews about heightened antisemitism, terror threats ahead of Oct. 7

The NSC issued several advisories, including to "avoid posting advance information on social media regarding travel or movements abroad."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director David Zini, and Israel Police Chief Daniel Levi hold a security assessment ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, published October 6, 2026.

Boundless polling finds deep gaps in US ability to recognize instances of antisemitism

Boundless CEO Aviva Klompas said in a statement, "Three years after October 7, Americans can see that antisemitism is getting worse, but too many struggle to recognize it and call it out."

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York, US on September 24, 2026.

Half of British Jews emotionally attached to Israel, up sharply since October 7, JPR study finds

The report details how the post-October 7 landscape shifted emotional ties to Israel and intensified concerns over antisemitism, even as core markers of Jewish religious practice remained stable.

People attend a rally organised by Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

'Zionism is racism' vote sparks walkouts, condemnations from within Green Party

While the motion passed 1,022 to 813, this represents only a tiny proportion of the Green Party's overall membership. With 230,000 members, the vote represented less than 1% of the party.

A SIGN supporting the Green Party political party is displayed in a residential street on the eve of local and mayoral elections in England and devolved parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland on May 7, in London, Britain, May 6, 2026.