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- 1Ex-bodyguard of Ismail Haniyeh arrested over planned attack on Jews in Europe▼Ismail Haniyeh's ex-bodyguard arrested for planning terror attack against European Jews - report
A former bodyguard of the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack against Jewish communities in Europe, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. Details about the suspect's location, the target countries, and whether accomplices were involved have not been disclosed, and authorities have not yet officially confirmed the arrest.
- 2Haniyeh bodyguard granted UK asylum accused of plotting attacks▼Haniyeh bodyguard granted UK asylum, later accused of plotting attacks on Jewish targets
A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was granted asylum in the UK and has since been accused of plotting attacks on Jewish targets there, according to Ynetnews. The case is drawing scrutiny of Britain's asylum screening and security vetting procedures, and of how individuals with close ties to Hamas leadership were able to settle in the country.
- 3Ex-bodyguard of Hamas chief Haniyeh arrested over alleged attack plot on European Jews▼Haniyeh's ex-Hamas bodyguard arrested for planning attack against European Jews
A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been arrested on suspicion of planning an attack against Jewish targets in Europe, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post. Details about the suspect's identity, the intended targets and which country carried out the arrest have not been disclosed. The case is likely to intensify concern in European capitals about Hamas-linked activity abroad.
- 4Police extended time to question suspects in alleged plot against Jewish community●Police get more time to quiz suspects in alleged plot against Jewish community https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj3v4
UK police have been granted additional time to question suspects arrested over an alleged plot targeting the Jewish community. The development keeps the case in the news as investigators work to establish the scale of the suspected plan, with the story drawing attention amid heightened concern about security for Jewish communities.
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A man has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of two Jewish men in London. The case, which has been labelled as terrorism-related, comes amid heightened concern about antisemitic violence. Details of the alleged attack and the defendant's identity were not immediately available, and the case is expected to proceed to trial.
- 6Texan Rabbi begged wounded officer for his gun during Bondi attack▼‘I know how to shoot’: Texan Rabbi begged wounded Bondi cop for his gun
A visiting Texan rabbi has recounted how, as a gunman opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney's Bondi Beach, he begged a wounded police officer to hand over his weapon, telling him 'I know how to shoot'. The rabbi said he wanted to return fire and protect worshippers during the attack, which killed multiple people and shocked Australia, prompting renewed debate over security at Jewish community events.
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A small toy Torah scroll discovered by an Israeli soldier during operations in Gaza is drawing attention online and in Jewish media. The object, a miniature replica of the sacred scroll, is being framed as a symbol of destroyed Jewish life in the Gaza Strip and of the Hamas-led attack of October 7, 2023, in which communities near the border were attacked. Commentators are sharing the story as a sign of remembrance and resilience amid the ongoing war.
- 8Sunkist Fruit Gems Discontinued, Upsetting Bar Mitzvah Tradition●Sunkist Fruit Gems, Staple Candy of Bar Mitzvah Tradition, Are Discontinued
Sunkist Fruit Gems, a candy long considered a staple at Bar Mitzvah celebrations, have been discontinued. The news, reported by The New York Times, has prompted disappointment among Jewish communities who regarded the fruit-flavored gems as a traditional fixture at celebrations. Fans of the candy are reacting to the loss of a nostalgic treat tied to decades of family milestones.
- 9Magen David Adom revives 'Mitzvah on Wheels' sukkah ambulance●MDA brings back traveling sukkah-ambulance initiative 'Mitzvah on Wheels'
Magen David Adom has brought back its 'Mitzvah on Wheels' initiative, a traveling sukkah mounted on an ambulance that visits neighborhoods and communities so people unable to leave their homes can observe the Sukkot holiday. The service, offered during the festival, allows elderly, ill and homebound Israelis to fulfill the tradition of eating in a sukkah.