Proposed Florida district map could put Jewish, pro-Israel House Dems in peril – Israel & Jewish News

( Apr. 28, 2026 / JNS ) Several pro-Israel, Democratic House members, including multiple Jews, could face tough races to be reelected to Congress if proposed redistricting maps, which Florida Gov. Ron... Read more »

Ali al-Zaidi named Iraq’s prime minister: Easy nomination, harder road ahead

Shafaq News- Baghdad Ali al-Zaidi’s nomination for Iraq’s premiership on April 28 was, by the standards of Iraqi politics, remarkably frictionless. The Coordination Framework —the Shia political alliance that has controlled government... Read more »

Iran’s oil industry nears point of no return

As expected, the United States is rejecting outright the idea included in Iran’s proposal to declare an end to the war, open the straits and only then discuss the nuclear issue, two... Read more »

Live from London with Scott Galloway: Why the Jewish people need better storytellers

Noam: Hey, everyone. I’m Noam Weissman, and this is Unpacking Israeli History, the podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most intense, historically fascinating, and often misunderstood events and... Read more »

Iraq faces permanent drought risks despite seasonal rainfall

2026-04-28T10:15:12+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s recent rainy season lifted water levels in dams and reservoirs, offering short-term relief in parts of the country. The gains,... Read more »

Most Jew-hatred in Canada in 2025 in 44 years B’nai Brith has tracked hate – Israel & Jewish News

( Apr. 27, 2026 / JNS ) B’nai Brith Canada, which traces its history back more than 150 years, said that for the third year in a row, it recorded the largest... Read more »

Occidental College says anti-Israel encampment dismantled – Israel & Jewish News

( Apr. 27, 2026 / JNS ) An anti-Israel encampment at Occidental College that was created on Friday was taken down on Monday, a spokesman for the highly-ranked, private liberal arts college... Read more »

Hezbollah drone threat exposes gaps in Israel’s air defenses

Nearly two months after the IDF entered Lebanon as part of Operation Roaring Lion, the Hezbollah drone threat is once again making headlines. At this point, it appears to be the most... Read more »

UK police arrest man for terror plot in probe of antisemitic attacks

British police said on Monday they had arrested a 37-year old man in connection with a series of attacks on Jewish-linked premises in northwest London. The police said he was arrested “on... Read more »

Discover Iraq: Saladin Province’s long road to recovery after ISIS

Shafaq News A journey through Saladin province —from Tikrit and Samarra to Baiji— exploring how history, identity, and post-ISIS recovery are reshaping daily life in central Iraq. Saladin, named after the great... Read more »