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Israeli diaspora minister Amichai Chikli invited Tommy Robinson, a far-right UK activist with criminal convictions, to visit Israel following a Manchester synagogue attack. The move has sparked condemnation from British Jewish groups and politicians, citing Robinson's history of extremism and criminality. Robinson plans to visit Israel later this month.
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Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, with support from progressive voters and some Jewish communities, despite his anti-Israel stance and support for BDS. His victory raises concerns over US-Israel relations, antisemitism, and the city’s political future, amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
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The Biden administration is moving to designate chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as foreign terrorist organizations, citing their support for violence and destabilization. The move follows regional crackdowns and regional tensions, with the process including reports from US agencies and potential legal challenges.