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Two separate UK trials are underway involving Iranian nationals accused of spying for Tehran. One case involves surveillance of Jewish and Israeli sites in London, while the other concerns a plot to harm journalists critical of the Iranian regime.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended his third-anniversary statement on the Oct. 7 attacks, which critics say disproportionately focused on Israeli actions in Gaza rather than the Hamas assault. While Jewish leaders and some Democrats condemned the remarks as tone-deaf, Mamdani argued he was balancing the grief of both communities. The controversy highlights growing tensions within the Democratic Party over Israel policy ahead of the midterms, with national leaders remaining largely silent.
Two Iranian nationals have been charged in the UK for allegedly plotting a chlorine bomb attack on Manchester’s Jewish community. The suspects, arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, are accused of receiving instructions from a third party in Iran to target sites including the Heaton Park Synagogue, which was attacked one year prior. The case highlights ongoing security concerns regarding Iranian-linked threats and antisemitic violence in the UK.
Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, have been charged with terrorism offenses for allegedly plotting to attack Manchester’s Jewish community with a homemade chlorine bomb. Arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, the suspects are accused of conducting reconnaissance on targets, including the Heaton Park Synagogue, which was the site of a deadly attack one year prior. British authorities state the men were directed by a third party in Iran, though they emphasize there is no ongoing public threat. The charges coincide with heightened security concerns following a separate incident at RAF Fairford, though officials deny a direct link between the two cases.
Two Iranian nationals have been charged in the UK for allegedly plotting an attack on Manchester's Jewish community on the eve of Yom Kippur. Authorities say the suspects acquired materials for a chlorine bomb and conducted reconnaissance, potentially linked to Iran. The charges follow a separate security incident at RAF Fairford, heightening tensions between London and Tehran.
British authorities charged two Iranian nationals with preparing a terrorist attack on Manchester’s Jewish community. The suspects, arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, allegedly acquired materials to build a chlorine bomb and conducted reconnaissance. The charges coincide with a separate security incident at RAF Fairford, which the UK government links to Iran, though Tehran denies involvement.
Two Iranian nationals have been charged with terrorism offenses in the UK for allegedly plotting an attack on Manchester's Jewish community. The suspects, arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, are accused of obtaining materials and instructions to build a chlorine bomb. The charges come one year after a deadly synagogue attack in Manchester and amid heightened tensions regarding Iranian-linked threats in the UK.
Nithya Raman defended her characterization of Israel’s actions in Gaza as 'genocide' at a Jewish mayoral forum in Los Angeles, drawing criticism from parts of the audience. The debate highlights the sharp divide between Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass ahead of the November runoff, with Raman leading in polls but facing scrutiny over her stance on antisemitism and Gaza.
COLlive published a comprehensive memorial list honoring members of the Chabad-Lubavitch community and broader Jewish world who passed away during the Hebrew year 5786 (2025-2026). The compilation, released ahead of Yom Kippur, includes obituaries for educators, community leaders, Holocaust survivors, and families, ranging from ages 5 to 104. Notable figures include Rabbi Avrohom Lipskier, Mrs. Hadassah Carlebach, and Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, who was killed in a terror attack in Sydney. The list serves as a Yizkor memorial, acknowledging both natural deaths and those killed in conflict, while emphasizing the enduring legacy of the deceased.
Israel and Venezuela agreed to renew consular relations and establish an official coordination mechanism to provide consular services to citizens of both nations, the first step after 17 years without ties. The move followed talks between Foreign Ministers Gideon Sa’ar and Félix Plasencia and includes ongoing cooperation on emergency relief and support for Venezuela’s Jewish community, with the potential for full diplomatic restoration in the future.
Melat Kiros’ Colorado 1st District primary victory has Denver’s Jewish leaders warning of rising antisemitic rhetoric and potential violence, sparked by her Israel stance and comments on the Oct. 7 attacks; ADL data show a surge in antisemitic incidents in Colorado, while some voices call for nuance and dialogue and a Jewish independent candidate enters the race ahead of the November election.
A Miami-based Lubavitch Educational Center initiative shares guidance for parenting in the smartphone age, framing technology as a tool to be used mindfully rather than a force that controls behavior. The piece outlines practical steps: limit screen time and keep devices out of bedrooms and mealtimes, use dedicated family phones and screen-free audio or reading devices, apply filters (e.g., Google Family Link, Circle, etc.), and consider managed iPhones with restricted apps. It promotes phone alternatives and emphasizes presence and public-space screens, guided by Rebbe teachings that kedusha should drive technology use. The article highlights MUST (Mothers Unite to Stall Technology) and The Club—programs to keep students smartphone-free or on tight access—and invites other schools to replicate the model. With 175+ participants, the program’s impact grows, including stories of students choosing to stay off smartphones amid peer pressure.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is failing its Jewish community as antisemitism rises, telling leaders at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto that action is needed.
A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbings of two Jewish men in London’s Golders Green area, as police investigate and officials meet with the Jewish community in the aftermath of the incident.
Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested two more suspects (a 19-year-old and a 26-year-old) in Watford as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish-site. Nine people have been arrested in three days, with others released on bail, as investigators probe a series of arson attacks in north‑west London against Jewish sites, ambulances, and a charity—and related incidents such as a drone near the Israeli embassy—while authorities pledge increased patrols and public reassurance.