In a recent legal twist, Harvard University emerged victorious after a local judge dismissed the Department of Justice’s lawsuit alleging antisemitism on campus. The court determined that prior warnings about campus incidents did not establish a consistent pattern of civil rights infractions. Despite the ruling, Justice Department officials have flatly disagreed and are contemplating an appeal to challenge the decision.
The lawsuit stems from actions by the Trump administration, which had previously halted over $2 billion in grants and contracts in response to Harvard’s refusal to align with federal mandates concerning antisemitism. According to Reuters, the dispute highlights ongoing tensions between federal directives and institutional autonomy in higher education.
Simultaneously, StopAntisemitism’s founder, Liona Rez, voices her dissatisfaction, advocating for the dismissal of a broadcaster following controversial remarks made against an Israeli athlete, intensifying the debate over media responsibility and accountability.
Adding another layer to the contentious discourse, federal authorities are scrutinizing an anti-Israel nonprofit, linked to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Allegations suggest that donor contributions have been directed to a sanctioned Palestinian organization. Backed by Bassema Yousef, an ally of Mamdani, the U.K.-based group, known as “PFF,” reportedly holds a staggering $100 million. The Department of Homeland Security is probing potential connections to Al-Haq, although no criminal charges have yet been substantiated.
Feds are linked to Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani over claims donor cash was funneled to a sanctioned Palestinian group. The U.K.-based “PFF”—backed by Mamdani ally Bassema Yousef—commands a mega $100M war chest. Homeland Security is investigating potential ties to Al-Haq, though no criminal wrongdoing is proven.
A Bronx man faces hate crime charges after terrifying worshipers during Friday Shabbat services at Manhattan’s historic Central Synagogue. Police say 46-year-old Larry Montes struck a congregant, smashed property, then spat on and headbutted a security officer before being tackled by an off-duty cop. Top city officials condemned the violent outburst as the suspect remains in custody.
A Bronx man was charged with multiple hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services and attacking a congregant and security member at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, police said. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)
: State Department officials claim findings from UNICEF completely that Israel engineered a starvation campaign in Gaza. Officials point to data showing acute child malnutrition rates remained well below required famine thresholds. The U.S. government maintains the findings debunk propaganda claims, emphasizing that extensive humanitarian food aid and vaccines were successfully delivered throughout the conflict.
: Christian Zionists are flooding the West Bank to over Israeli settlements. Evangelical outfit The Israel Guys is busing thousands of global volunteers into contested territories to pick crops, open tourist hubs, and counter hostile media reports. They claim accusations of settler violence are fake news designed to demonize local Jewish communities.
: Loay Alshareef, an Arab Muslim peace advocate and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, writes that the Dead Sea Scrolls provide of the Jewish people’s ancient bond to Israel. Dated over 2,000 years ago, these manuscripts shatter claims that Jewish connection to the land is a modern invention, offering a factual foundation for peace and reconciliation.
“The new data shows that the allegations of famine in Gaza were pure hysteria. While certain small pockets of hunger occurred in Gaza, we now know this can only have been an issue of distribution. Once again, international organizations removed Hamas and their share of the blame for Gaza’s suffering from the conversation, stoking the anti-Israel narrative.” – Andrew Fox, a senior fellow at the Henry Jackson Society.
– Looking for more on this topic? Find more antisemitism coverage from Fox News here.
– Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe to additional newsletters from Fox News here.
– Want live updates? Get the Fox News app here