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DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Antisemitism in Ireland is on the rise, with incidents targeting Jews fueled by anti-Israel rhetoric. And community leaders are calling for action.

The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.

BEHIND THE LINES: As Syrian forces push into Kurdish regions, the Syrian Democratic Council calls for urgent global intervention to prevent a massacre.

Antisemitism today is no longer limited to marginal expressions – graffiti on walls, isolated incidents, or offensive slogans at demonstrations. It has crossed into the realm of mass violence. 

"I will make that clear to everyone - I have said it time and again - that he deserves to stay in the city. He deserves to be here, just like any other New Yorker." said Zohran Mamdani.

A lot of people have been killed in Iran, but there's a difference between a lot and 20,000 - we'll figure that out," Trump said and emphasized: "We have an armada heading their way."

Witkoff and Kushner are reportedly set to discuss the implementation of phase two of Trump’s Gaza peace deal, the disarmament of Hamas, and the return of Ran Gvili.

"Everything is on high alert in Iran," a senior Iranian official said ahead of the arrival of a US military aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East.

Fifteen percent of the Turkish population, approximately 16 million, are Kurds, and Erdogan needs to accept that they have a right to live their lives as they see fit.

The US government is reportedly working behind the scenes to end Cuba's communist rule by the end of 2026.

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain and UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis answer questions on the religious and ethical implications of assisted dying as the UK passed a law on the matter.

Mazál owner Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphian who became Spanish through a law granting citizenship to Sephardic Jews whose ancestors were expelled during the 1492 Inquisition.

In his latest album, Eduard Shyfrin weaves contemporary music with the spiritual depth of Jewish mysticism, creating a deeply reflective listening experience.

“It was a secret poll which said that 92% of the Iranian people hate their regime,” Sabti said, according to a transcript provided to The Jerusalem Post.

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit on Wednesday, Alshareef called on Israel and the Jewish people to back Iranians seeking freedom, as Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the protesters.

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, TALMA CEO Ido Mahatzri showed how teachers, language and values reshape Israel’s periphery.

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, IDF veterans and civil-society leaders highlighted service, dignity, and Diaspora responsibility as pillars of Israel’s next chapter.

Amid changing geopolitics and evolving Diaspora-Israel relations, the conference served as a platform for powerful ideas, bold discussions, and building bridges across continents.

This is the tragic story of 44 illegal immigrants – men, women, and children – who set out from Morocco to Israel in 1961 and met their deaths at sea.

From milkmen to movie houses, Reuven Milon captured Jerusalem as it lived and breathed; ordinary scenes turned lasting history.

A friendly fire incident in Nablus resulted in the dismissal of two IDF commanders after they mistakenly identified another IDF team as an enemy during a counterterrorism operation.

The new plan aims to reduce the number of reserve days for combat soldiers, limiting them to fewer than 60 days per year.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.

An opening title says that the film takes place in Brazil in 1977, during “a time of great mischief,” which turns out to be a playful understatement.

Sapiro v. Ford will be shown on January 21 and 28 at the New York Jewish Film Festival and will be shown in Israel at a date to be announced.

Exactly where Israel will come out in the quantum race is still up in the air, but the Jewish state is right in the battle.

One thing is clear: HIBA has entered its next chapter, hitting its stride with a fully personal, precise menu rich in depth and flavor.