This week saw a troubling surge in violent antisemitism worldwide following the attack on Bondi Beach. from an Israeli tourist permanently blinded in Cyprus for speaking Hebrew, to Hanukkah vandalism at Michigan State Chabad, and a Pennsylvania school principal suspended for antisemitic remarks.

In the UK, the BBC was forced to correct its misleading description of the First Intifada, while a new survey reveals 96% of British Jews feel threatened and 61% have considered leaving.

Meanwhile, Israel’s resilience shines through: ranked 3rd best-performing economy of 2025 by The Economist, while Israeli scientists announced breakthroughs against antibiotic-resistant superbugs and neurodegenerative diseases.

And Ran Gvili remains the last hostage in Gaza, 807+ days in captivity. His family continues to fight for his return.