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July 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Congregation flees after arsonist sets fire to an Australian synagogue door

An arsonist has set fire to the door of a Melbourne synagogue and forced the congregation to flee, seven months after criminals destroyed a synagogue in the same Australian city with an accelerant-fueled blaze that left a worshipper injured
July 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Rabbi Dovid Gutnick walks past damage to the exterior of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in Melbourne, Saturday, July 5, 2025, after an arsonist set fire to the door. (James Ross/AAP Image via AP)
June 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM

82-year-old woman dies from injuries suffered in Boulder Molotov cocktail attack

An 82-year-old woman hurt in the Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, has died, prosecutors announced.
June 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Police cordon off Pearl Street following an attack on the Pearl Street Mall, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo.
June 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Boulder attack suspect pleads not guilty after indicted on 12 hate crime charges

Mohamed Soliman, 45, appeared in federal court in Denver for his arraignment after being indicted on a dozen federal charges in connection with the June 1 attack.
June 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Law enforcement officers near the scene of an incident in Boulder, Colorado, June 1, 2025.
June 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Man indicted on 12 hate crime charges in Boulder attack

A man accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at a group of people demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 hate crime counts
June 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This image provided by the Boulder Police Dept. shows Mohamed Sabry Soliman. (Boulder Police Dept. via AP)
1 month ago

FBI: NYC attack plot targeting Jewish people foiled

Authorities have unsealed new charges in an alleged plot targeting Jewish people in New York City.
1 month ago
VIDEO: FBI: NYC attack plot targeting Jewish people foiled
1 month ago

FBI warns of 'elevated threat' to Jewish community

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning of an "elevated threat" facing the Jewish community in the wake of two antisemitic attacks.
1 month ago
An Israeli flag is fixed to a street sign as police stand by off Pearl Street on the scene of an attack on demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, in Boulder, Colorado, June 1, 2025.
1 month ago

Colorado attack comes amid record incidents of antisemitic, Islamophobic hate crimes

National crime data shows the Boulder attack came amid a dramatic increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes across the nation.
1 month ago
An Israeli flag is fixed to a street sign as police stand by off Pearl Street on the scene of an attack on demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, in Boulder, Colorado, June 1, 2025.
1 month ago

Concerns grow over the rise in incidents of antisemitic hate crimes

Susan Rona, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Mountain States Region, discusses growing concerns about antisemitic attacks in the United States.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Concerns grow over the rise in incidents of antisemitic hate crimes
1 month ago

Heightened concern about antisemitic attacks in US

Both the FBI and the Anti-Defamation League have documented a dramatic rise in acts of hate targeting Jewish people since the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack in Israel.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Heightened concern about antisemitic attacks in US
2 months ago

Chilling new details in killings of Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington D.C.

Chilling new details were released in a federal criminal complaint about the deadly shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. that took the lives of two Israeli Embassy staffers.
2 months ago
Chilling new details in killings of Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington D.C.
2 months ago

Questions raised about security after shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers

After two people were shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum, questions regarding security, especially with diplomats and officials in attendance, have been raised.
2 months ago
Members of the group Misaskim clean the sidewalk where two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, May 22, 2025.
2 months ago

Israeli Embassy staffers killed in shooting were 'young couple with a bright future'

Two members of the Israeli Embassy staff were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, officials said.
2 months ago
Undated photo of staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, Israeli citizen Yaron Lischinsky and U.S. citizen Sarah Milgrim, who were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum in Washington, May 21, 2025.
2 months ago

Suspect in DC shooting outside Jewish museum charged with murder

A couple was shot and killed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, law enforcement officials confirmed.
2 months ago
A member of the public with the Israeli flag draped over the shoulders stands close to the scene where two people were shot and killed at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, May 22, 2025.
2 months ago

Officials give update after 2 Israeli Embassy staffers shot in Washington, DC

Two staff members with the Israeli Embassy were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what FBI Director Kash Patel called an "act of terror."
2 months ago
Two staff members with the Israeli Embassy were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what FBI Director Kash Patel called an "act of terror."
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson condemns ‘antisemitic attack’ in DC

House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his condolences and condemned the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers on Wednesday night, saying it was “obviously an antisemitic attack.”
2 months ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his condolences and condemned the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers on Wednesday night, saying it was “obviously an antisemitic attack.”
2 months ago

‘2 beautiful people’ died in DC shooting: AJC CEO

Ted Deutch is the CEO of American Jewish Committee, an advocacy group that held the event where the fatal shooting occurred.
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘2 beautiful people’ died in DC shooting: AJC CEO
2 months ago

2 Israeli staffers gunned down in Washington, DC

Two staffers were killed outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 2 Israeli staffers gunned down in Washington, DC
2 months ago

Washington, DC gunman chanted ‘Free Palestine’: Police

Two members of the Israeli embassy staff were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
2 months ago
Two members of the Israeli embassy staff were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
2 months ago

DC shooting probe will be ‘swift moving’: Former FBI agent

ABC News’ Pierre Thomas and contributor Richard Frankel report on the investigation into the background of alleged gunman Elias Rodriguez.
2 months ago
VIDEO: DC shooting probe will be ‘swift moving’: Former FBI agent
2 months ago

2 Israeli Embassy staff killed in shooting at Capital Jewish Museum in DC: Officials

One man and one woman were shot and killed in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department told ABC News on Wednesday.
2 months ago
One man and one woman were shot and killed in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department told ABC News on Wednesday.
2 months ago

University presidents, lawmakers spar over alleged antisemitism on campuses

College presidents faced off with House lawmakers on Wednesday in an, at times contentious, congressional hearing examining alleged antisemitism on campuses.
2 months ago
College presidents faced off with House lawmakers on Wednesday in an, at times contentious, congressional hearing examining alleged antisemitism on campuses.
2 months ago

University presidents, lawmakers spar over alleged antisemitism on campuses

College presidents faced off with lawmakers on Wednesday in an at-times contentious congressional hearing examining alleged antisemitism on campus.
2 months ago
President of Haverford College Wendy Raymond, President of DePaul University Robert Manuel, David Cole, a professor at Georgetown Law and former legal director of the ACLU, and President of California Polytechnic State University Jeffrey Armstrong testify during a hearing before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building, on May 7, 2025, in Washington, DC.
3 months ago

Shapiro fire should be investigated by DA as possible antisemitic hate crime: Schumer

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants the arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence to be investigated as a possible antisemitic hate crime.
3 months ago
A view of the damage inside the Governor's Residence on the day Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the residence, in Harrisburg, Pa., April 13, 2025.
3 months ago

Alleged arsonist targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestine, search warrant says

The arsonist who allegedly tried to kill Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decided to firebomb his residence because of "what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."
3 months ago
VIDEO: Alleged arsonist targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestine, search warrant says
3 months ago

Jewish groups speak out against Trump's targeting of students in name of antisemitism

Amy Spitalnick, a Tufts alumna and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, voiced concern about the Trump administration’s targeting of students in the name of antisemitism.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Jewish groups speak out against Trump's targeting of students in name of antisemitism
3 months ago

Suspect faces attempted murder, terrorism charges in the firebombing of PA Gov's home

A mechanic is facing attempted murder and terrorism charges after allegedly firebombing the state residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro while he and his family were asleep.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Suspect faces attempted murder, terrorism charges in the firebombing of PA Gov's home
3 months ago

Suspect in Pennsylvania arson attack arraigned on state charges

Cody Balmer was arrested in connection with a fire early Sunday at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Suspect in Pennsylvania arson attack arraigned on state charges
3 months ago

Suspect arrested after alleged arson at Pennsylvania governor’s house

Authorities charged Cody Balmer, 38, with aggravated arson, attempted murder and terrorism after a fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence in the early hours of Sunday morning.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Suspect arrested after alleged arson at Pennsylvania governor’s house
3 months ago

Trump administration reviewing alleged antisemitism at Harvard University

The Department of Education and other agencies are reviewing Harvard University for fostering antisemitism on its campus, Secretary Linda McMahon said Monday.
3 months ago
A person runs past Elliot House at Harvard University, March 17, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass.
6 months ago

Man arrested for making violent antisemitic threats online: Police

A Massachusetts man has been arrested after police said he made violent antisemitic posts online.
6 months ago
Money and firearms confiscated during an arrest in Beverly, MA, are seen displayed, Jan. 7, 2025, in this image shared by the Beverly Police Department.
7 months ago

College student allegedly plotted 'mass casualty attack' targeting Jews

Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, 18, a student at George Mason University, was arrested in connection with an alleged plot targeting Jews, court records show.
7 months ago
The booking photo for Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan.
8 months ago

4 university students arrested over antisemitic 'Wanted' posters

Four University of Rochester students were arrested and another is under investigation in connection with the antisemitic "Wanted" posters found on campus.
8 months ago
Four University of Rochester students were arrested and another is under investigation in connection with the antisemitic "Wanted" posters found on campus.
8 months ago

Concerns over recent rise of antisemitic attacks

Nazi protesters rallied outside a Michigan theater during “The Diary of Anne Frank” and two Jewish students were attacked at DePaul, marking the latest high-profile antisemitic incidents in the U.S.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Concerns over recent rise of antisemitic attacks
8 months ago

University president calls out antisemitism after 'Wanted' posters appear on campus

Posters depicting members of the University of Rochester community as “Wanted” that appeared on campus have prompted condemnation from university officials.
8 months ago
In this Sept. 14, 2021, file photo, students walk on campus at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
8 months ago

Nazi demonstrators gather outside 'Diary of Anne Frank' play

A group of masked demonstrators were seen waving Nazi flags outside a production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" in Howell, Michigan, on Saturday.
8 months ago
This still from a video shows a Nazi rally outside a performance of "The Diary of Anne Frank" at an American Legion in Howells, Mich, Nov. 9, 2024.
8 months ago

Nazis gather outside 'Diary of Anne Frank' play

A group of masked demonstrators waved Nazi flags outside a production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" in Howell, Michigan on Saturday.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Nazis gather outside 'Diary of Anne Frank' play
8 months ago

Israeli soccer fans attacked on eve of Kristallnacht anniversary

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the violence aimed at Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands where at least 60 people were arrested and several others hospitalized.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Israeli soccer fans attacked on eve of Kristallnacht anniversary
8 months ago

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Masked attackers allegedly punched the students, according to the university.
8 months ago
2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials
8 months ago

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Two Jewish students showing support for Israel were attacked by "masked attackers" on the Lincoln Park campus at DePaul University in Chicago, the university said.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Colleges failed to address antisemitism, House GOP report finds

It says universities have failed to adequately discipline antisemitic conduct.
8 months ago
Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik prepares to testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee during a hearing on Columbia University's response to antisemitism on Capitol Hill, April 17, 2024.
9 months ago

Rabbi talks about fighting antisemitism in the US

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and his congregants were held hostage at gunpoint in January 2022 during an attack at their Texas synagogue.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Rabbi talks about fighting antisemitism in the US
10 months ago

Man arrested for ISIS-inspired plot to 'slaughter' Jews in NYC: Prosecutors

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Canada for an ISIS-inspired plot to "slaughter" Jewish people.
10 months ago
A seal for the Department of Justice is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference at the Department of Justice Building, March 21, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
10 months ago

Man charged with plotting attack on NYC Jewish center: DOJ

A Pakistani national in Canada was charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly plotting to attack Jewish people, federal prosecutors said Friday.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Man charged with plotting attack on NYC Jewish center: DOJ
1 year ago

Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules

Harvard University "failed its Jewish students" and must face a lawsuit over antisemitism on campus following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel, Judge Richard Stearns ruled.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules
1 year ago

Jurors reach partial verdict in Detroit synagogue leader murder case

Jurors returned a partial a verdict Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing Samantha Woll, a Detroit synagogue leader.
1 year ago
A mistrial was declared on two counts in the trial of Michael Jackson-Bolanos for the murder of Samantha Woll in the courtroom of Judge Margaret Van Houten on July 18, 2024 at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit.
1 year ago

Neo-Nazi planned poisoned candy attack on Jewish children, federal prosecutors say

A Georgian man has been indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York, and encouraging others to commit violent acts.
1 year ago
A police unit arrives to the scene of an incident.
1 year ago

Police release photo of suspect wanted in connection with 'antisemetic' subway chant

New York City police released a new wanted poster as they continue to look for the man who yelled for Zionists riding on a subway train to identify themselves.
1 year ago
NYPD have released a wanted poster for an individual suspected of attempted coercion.
1 year ago

Protesters denounced by NYC Mayor Adams after 'antisemitic' subway threat, vandalism

NYPD detectives are now working to identify the call-and-response leader, who is expected to be charged with attempted coercion, police sources told ABC News.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Protesters denounced by NYC Mayor Adams after 'antisemitic' subway threat, vandalism
1 year ago

NYC leaders call out ‘unacceptable antisemitism’ after recent events

In one incident, masked protesters took over a New York City subway car and demanded riders to identify themselves if they are Zionists.
1 year ago
VIDEO: NYC leaders call out ‘unacceptable antisemitism’ after recent events
1 year ago

House Education Committee holds hearing on antisemitism on college campuses

University leaders from Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA will testify as the committee’s main witnesses.
1 year ago
VIDEO: House Education Committee holds hearing on antisemitism on college campuses