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15 March 2026

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Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/us/politics/trump-stark-choices-iran-war.html 146.388.433 New York New York City 15/03/2026 06:25 PM
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/world/middleeast/baghdad-airport-missiles.html 146.388.433 New York New York City 15/03/2026 06:07 PM
Hack on US medical company shows reach of Iran’s cyber capabilities The Wall Street Journal via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/hack-on-us-medical-company-shows-reach-of-iran-s-cyber-capabilities/ar-AA1YGIHD 85.694.671 Washington Redmond 15/03/2026 08:32 PM
Israel says brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/15/israel-brother-michigan-synagogue-attacker-hezbollah/89169672007/ 66.003.204 Virginia McLean 15/03/2026 03:48 PM
Iran's foreign minister insists no negotiation talks are in the works CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/irans-foreign-minister-insists-no-negotiation-talks-are-in-the-works/ 46.811.414 New York New York City 15/03/2026 08:11 PM
Why lasers, at $3 per shot, may be the next frontier for stopping drone attacks CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lasers-cost-effective-iran-drone-neutralization-60-minutes/ 46.811.414 New York New York City 15/03/2026 07:18 PM
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could raise consumer prices across the board CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-strait-of-hormuz-closure-impact-60-minutes/ 46.811.414 New York New York City 15/03/2026 07:00 PM
Racism and violence were embedded in anti-Zionism from the start The Telgraph via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/racism-violence-were-embedded-anti-160253422.html 41.919.979 California Sunnyvale 15/03/2026 12:02 PM
Israel says strikes will continue until Iran operation goals met Reuters via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/israel-says-strikes-continue-until-020949107.html 41.919.979 California Sunnyvale 15/03/2026 10:09 PM
IDF: Sunni Arab countries do not want to be stuck with Iran with no US, Israel defense The Jerusalem Post via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/idf-sunni-arab-countries-not-191611809.html 41.919.979 California Sunnyvale 15/03/2026 03:16 PM
Mamdani defends wife when confronted on work with anti-Israel author, decries rhetoric Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/media/mamdani-defends-wife-when-confronted-work-anti-israel-author-decries-rhetoric 41.058.676 New York New York City 15/03/2026 01:36 PM
Iranian foreign minister claims Trump launched war 'because it is fun' Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/media/iranian-foreign-minister-claims-trump-launched-war-because-fun 41.058.676 New York New York City 15/03/2026 07:37 PM
Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting after deadly strike on school sparks outrage Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-leo-urges-war-leaders-halt-fighting-after-deadly-strike-school-sparks-outrage 41.058.676 New York New York City 15/03/2026 05:27 PM
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation Reuters https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/trump-accuses-iran-using-ai-spread-disinformation-2026-03-16/ 40.705.191 New York New York City 15/03/2026 10:53 PM
Iran war hits refined fuels harder than crude and importers need to act Reuters https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/iran-war-hits-refined-fuels-harder-than-crude-importers-need-act-2026-03-16/ 40.705.191 New York New York City 15/03/2026 08:30 PM
AP finds an Israeli group discreetly organized the mystery flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/palestinian-gaza-israel-flights-ad-kan-evacuation-65c9acf46fb65483e866d75636f219a6 39.035.656 New York New York City 15/03/2026 08:09 AM
Free Palestine and ICE out: how this year’s Oscars got political Yahoo! Entertainment https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/free-palestine-ice-oscars-got-035540638.html 36.532.804 California Sunnyvale 15/03/2026 11:55 PM
Why the United Arab Emirates is a target for Iran’s aggression CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/iran-us-war-uae-target-aggression.html 35.676.220 New Jersey Englewood Cliffs 15/03/2026 03:17 PM
Republicans close University of Florida chapter over alleged antisemitism New York Post https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/us-news/university-of-florida-disbands-college-republicans-chapter-over-alleged-antisemitism/ 35.139.400 New York New York City 15/03/2026 04:41 AM
Trump warns of ‘very bad’ future if NATO allies refuse to help open critical Strait of Hormuz New York Post https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/us-news/trump-warns-of-very-bad-future-if-nato-allies-refuse-to-help-open-critical-strait-of-hormuz/ 35.139.400 New York New York City 15/03/2026 09:27 PM
Mamdani to meet with hand-picked Jewish leaders to discuss concerns — but critics fume it’s nothing more than ‘photo op’ New York Post https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/us-news/mamdani-to-meet-with-jewish-leaders-to-discuss-concerns/ 35.139.400 New York New York City 15/03/2026 06:48 PM
Trump challenged 50 years of Iran fears — and revealed the rotten, decaying truth New York Post https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/opinion/trump-challenged-50-years-of-iran-fears-and-revealed-the-rotten-decaying-truth/ 35.139.400 New York New York City 15/03/2026 03:47 PM
Araghchi Says Iran Has No Plans to Retrieve Highly Enriched Uranium The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/us-israel-iran-war-news-2026/card/araghchi-says-iran-has-no-plans-to-retrieve-highly-enriched-uranium-hgtrTbyV6mfms1J0MQVc 22.846.701 New York East New York 15/03/2026 05:39 PM
Trump officials and Israel indicate fighting in Iran will continue for weeks CNN International https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-15-26 21.146.315 Georgia Atlanta 15/03/2026 07:46 PM
Javier Bardem sports anti-war pin, says ‘free Palestine’ at Oscars The Hill https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5785620-javier-bardem-oscar-anti-war/ 19.785.390 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 15/03/2026 10:35 PM
IDF says it’s planning for at least 3 more weeks of Iran operation The Hill https://thehill.com/policy/international/5785304-idf-at-least-3-more-weeks-iran-operation/ 19.785.390 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 15/03/2026 05:59 PM
Trump Leaves Allies and Foes Guessing on Endgame for Iran Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-15/trump-leaves-allies-and-foes-guessing-on-his-endgame-for-iran 19.434.865 New York New York City 15/03/2026 10:06 PM
Trump demands ‘about 7' countries join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/15/trump-demands-about-7-countries-join-coalition-to-police-irans-strait-of-hormuz-00829416 17.485.746 California California City 15/03/2026 08:55 PM
Faith communities on alert amid string of US attacks NewsNation https://www.newsnationnow.com/religion/faith-communities-on-alert-attacks/ 9.169.506 Illinois Chicago 15/03/2026 11:06 AM
Buried or not, Iran’s uranium a cause for concern, nuclear expert says NewsNation https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/irans-uranium-cause-for-concern/ 9.169.506 Illinois Chicago 15/03/2026 09:21 PM
Pence on Iran conflict: ‘It’s about finishing a war that’s nearly 50 years in the making’ NewsNation https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/pence-iran-conflict-about-finishing-war-nearly-50-years/ 9.169.506 Illinois Chicago 15/03/2026 07:04 PM
Former jihadist says sleeper cell attacks in US ‘very likely’ NewsNation https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/former-jihadist-sleeper-cell-attacks/ 9.169.506 Illinois Chicago 15/03/2026 03:39 PM
War with Iran enters its 3rd week ABC News https://abcnews.com/video/131093118/ 6.909.896 New York New York City 15/03/2026 07:25 PM
Palestinian child struck by settler car, Jewish American witness deported The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-child-struck-by-settler-car-jewish-american-witness-deported/ 6.851.466 Jerusalem Jerusalem 15/03/2026 04:31 PM
IDF launches fresh wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah sites in Beirut The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-march-16-2026/ 6.851.466 Jerusalem Jerusalem 15/03/2026 06:25 PM
Two brothers investigated in France on suspicion of planning antisemitic attack The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-brothers-investigated-in-france-on-suspicion-of-planning-antisemitic-attack/ 6.851.466 Jerusalem Jerusalem 15/03/2026 05:54 PM
Bret Stephens: America and Israel are engaged in a common fight for civilization The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/bret-stephens-america-and-israel-are-engaged-in-a-common-fight-for-civilization/ 6.851.466 Jerusalem Jerusalem 15/03/2026 04:42 PM
Jewish leaders grapple with synagogue security in ‘time of antisemitism’ MLive.com https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2026/03/jewish-leaders-grapple-with-synagogue-security-in-time-of-antisemitism.html 5.610.089 Michigan Grand Rapids 15/03/2026 08:26 AM
US Treasury designates four sham charities for funding Hamas' military wing The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-890027 4.811.744 Jerusalem Jerusalem 15/03/2026 12:41 PM
KKL-JNF doubles antisemitism budget after attempted attack on Detroit synagogue The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-889999 4.811.744 Jerusalem Jerusalem 15/03/2026 08:51 AM
Trump claims Iranian regime 'badly' wants deal but 'not ready' to negotiate end of war The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/international/article-890064 4.811.744 Jerusalem Jerusalem 15/03/2026 10:41 PM
With landmark push, Seattle church shows shared Black, Jewish history The Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/with-landmark-push-seattle-church-shows-shared-black-jewish-history/ 4.163.677 Washington Seattle 15/03/2026 09:00 AM
Iranian community rallies for regime change WNBC-TV NBC New York https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/iranian-community-rallies-for-regime-change/6476742/ 3.721.933 New York New York City 15/03/2026 08:15 PM
Mamdani to Hold Brief Meeting With Orthodox Jewish Leaders Newsmax https://www.newsmax.com/us/zohran-mamdani-jewish-leaders-meeting/2026/03/15/id/1249603/ 3.358.371 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 15/03/2026 10:16 PM
To criticize an American-led war, an American pope turns to allies The Philadelphia Inquirer https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/pope-leo-trump-iran-war-criticism-peace-20260315.html 2.811.307 Pennsylvania 15/03/2026 03:46 PM
Trump Unloads On ‘Corrupt Media Outlets’ That Parrot Iranian Misinformation The Daily Wire https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-unloads-on-corrupt-media-outlets-that-parrot-iranian-misinformation 2.371.720 California Los Angeles 15/03/2026 10:43 PM
Life Goes On at My Synagogue, Including the Hate on Its Doorstep The Free Press https://www.thefp.com/p/life-goes-on-at-my-synagogue-including 2.009.682 15/03/2026 03:13 PM
Israel identifies terror group behind recent wave of attacks on Jewish sites in Europe Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1ya1s45zg 1.603.905 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 15/03/2026 05:20 PM
Gun, Islamic State flag found in car of two brothers arrested in France over antisemitic attack plot Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/hknpw54q11g 1.603.905 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 15/03/2026 04:54 PM
‘A miracle happened here’: the move that prevented a major disaster at a Michigan synagogue Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/b1v6jp4cwl 1.603.905 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 15/03/2026 12:44 PM
Muslim man attacks Haredi teen in Antwerp amid rising antisemitic incidents in Belgium Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/sybwnax511g 1.603.905 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 15/03/2026 03:55 AM
Report: Israel and Lebanon to hold ceasefire talks in coming days Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/yb2yfudi4 1.603.905 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 15/03/2026 03:03 PM
Dangerous antisemitic tropes Pittsburgh Post-Gazette https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2026/03/15/harmful-antisemitic-tropes-adriana-ramirez-julie-paris/stories/202603130087 1.602.130 Pennsylvania Pittsburgh 15/03/2026 04:00 AM
Trump Asked and Israel's Communication Minister Listened: Netflix Won't Be Required to Invest in Israeli Content Haaretz.com https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2026-03-16/ty-article/.premium/israel-drops-rule-forcing-netflix-to-invest-in-local-content-after-u-s-pressure/0000019c-f2e5-df16-a3dc-f6f5104f0000 1.339.567 15/03/2026 10:53 PM
Swastika scrawled on Brooklyn building as antisemitic attacks increase in NYC amNewYork https://www.amny.com/news/swastika-scrawled-brooklyn-building-hate-crimes/ 1.082.805 New York New York City 15/03/2026 01:06 PM
US spent $12 billion on Iran war in first two weeks, Hassett says Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4492532/us-12-billion-iran-war-first-two-weeks/ 1.070.291 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 15/03/2026 10:31 PM
Israel says it is prepared for at least three more weeks of war Semafor https://www.semafor.com/article/03/15/2026/israel-says-it-is-prepared-for-at-least-three-more-weeks-of-war 720.960 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 15/03/2026 06:19 PM
‘Marty Supreme’ and everything else Jewish at this year’s Academy Awards The Forward https://forward.com/culture/812719/jewish-academy-awards-marty-supreme/ 674.694 New York New York City 15/03/2026 07:02 PM
His family was forced to sell their precious Pissarro painting before fleeing Nazi Germany; will he finally see justice? The Forward https://forward.com/culture/812371/cassirer-family-pissarro-painting-nazi-looted-art-spain-museum/ 674.694 New York New York City 15/03/2026 09:00 AM
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton Earns ‘A’ Grade on ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card TAPinto https://www.tapinto.net/towns/boca-raton/sections/education/articles/florida-atlantic-university-in-boca-raton-earns-a-grade-on-adl-campus-antisemitism-report-card 671.107 New Jersey New Providence 15/03/2026 11:41 AM
WATCH: Iranian FM Insists Enriched Uranium Is “Buried Under the Rubble” Forever, Refuses Ceasefire or Negotiations Yeshiva World News https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2525538/watch-iranian-fm-insists-enriched-uranium-is-buried-under-the-rubble-forever-refuses-ceasefire-or-negotiations.html 633.708 New York Brooklyn 15/03/2026 10:54 PM
Report: Israel Receives Munitions Shipment For Continued Strikes In Iran Yeshiva World News https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2525211/report-israel-receives-munitions-shipment-for-continued-strikes-in-iran.html 633.708 New York Brooklyn 15/03/2026 08:46 PM
‘Buffer zone’ bill will pass into law this week, NYC Council speaker says Jewish News Syndicate (JNS.org) https://www.jns.org/buffer-zone-bill-will-pass-into-law-this-week-nyc-council-chair-says/ 416.936 Oregon Beaverton 15/03/2026 08:52 PM
Graffiti at San Jose State U calls to ‘kill all Jews’ Jewish News Syndicate (JNS.org) https://www.jns.org/graffiti-at-san-jose-state-u-calls-to-kill-all-jews/ 416.936 Oregon Beaverton 15/03/2026 06:06 AM
Hungarian-Born Activist Virag Gulyas Shares Journey From Antisemitic Indoctrination to Zionist Leadership in Podcast Interview VIN News https://vinnews.com/2026/03/15/hungarian-born-activist-virag-gulyas-shares-journey-from-antisemitic-indoctrination-to-zionist-leadership-in-podcast-interview/ 369.760 New York 15/03/2026 09:54 PM
Ted Cruz draws backlash saying 'Christ is King' is antisemitic: 'You are a heretic' MEAWW https://news.meaww.com/ted-cruz-draws-backlash-saying-christ-is-king-is-antisemitic-you-are-a-heretic 362.790 California Los Angeles 15/03/2026 03:15 AM
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ actor Motaz Malhees misses Oscars due to Trump’s Palestinian ban MEAWW https://news.meaww.com/the-voice-of-hind-rajab-actor-motaz-malhees-misses-oscars-due-to-trumps-palestinian-ban 362.790 California Los Angeles 15/03/2026 09:42 PM
Newsom’s comments on Israel should be commended, not condemned | Opinion The Fresno Bee https://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article315031235.html 298.082 California Fresno 15/03/2026 08:00 AM
Maryland religious leaders call for continuing conversations after Michigan synagogue attack Maryland Matters https://marylandmatters.org/2026/03/15/maryland-religious-leaders-call-for-continuing-conversations-after-michigan-synagogue-attack/ 172.421 Maryland Takoma Park 15/03/2026 08:06 PM
Tucker Carlson and Ilhan Omar join hands World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/tucker-carlson-and-ilhan-omar-join-hands/ 169.682 15/03/2026 10:17 AM
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon, while IDF prepares for major ground op World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-to-hold-direct-talks-with-lebanon-while-idf-prepares-for-major-ground-op/ 169.682 15/03/2026 09:11 AM
US Jewish lawmaker releases audio of antisemitic death threat World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/us-jewish-lawmaker-releases-audio-of-antisemitic-death-threat/ 169.682 15/03/2026 07:00 AM
CUNY Must Face Antisemitism Lawsuit, Federal Court Rules Legal Insurrection https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/03/cuny-must-face-antisemitism-lawsuit-federal-court-rules/ 109.856 New York New York City 15/03/2026 12:00 PM
After Antisemitism Spike Under Mamdani, NYPD Revises How It Reports Hate Crimes Data Legal Insurrection https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/03/after-antisemitism-spike-under-mamdani-nypd-revises-how-it-reports-hate-crimes-data/ 109.856 New York New York City 15/03/2026 10:00 AM
Letter: North Bennington vote to be an Apartheid-Free Community Bennington Banner https://www.benningtonbanner.com/opinion/letters/letter-north-bennington-vote-to-be-an-apartheid-free-community/article_40660303-a984-4226-ad1b-485af39229ca.html 37.420 Vermont Bennington 15/03/2026 01:05 PM
Philanthropic Leaders Gather in Boca Raton for Jewish National Fund-USA’s Winter Connection The Boca Raton Tribune https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/03/philanthropic-leaders-gather-in-boca-raton-for-jewish-national-fund-usas-winter-connection/ 31.626 Florida Boca Raton 15/03/2026 09:22 AM
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at Beth Israel discusses listening, faith, and Jewish leadership San Diego Jewish World https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2026/03/14/pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-at-beth-israel-discusses-listening-faith-and-jewish-leadership/ 16.810 California San Diego 15/03/2026 03:04 AM
UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card' The News Virginian https://newsvirginian.com/news/local/education/higher-education/article_3f5f8c27-82e8-5ff2-a204-c6a888b1e388.html 6.261 Virginia Waynesboro 15/03/2026 06:00 AM
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