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- 1Ex-bodyguard of Ismail Haniyeh arrested over alleged attack plot on European Jews▼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 targeting Jewish communities in Europe, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. The alleged plot and the suspect's past proximity to Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran in 2024, have drawn attention to ongoing security concerns around Hamas-linked activity abroad.
- 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.
- 3Police granted more 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 extra time to question suspects arrested over an alleged plot targeting the Jewish community. The extension allows detectives to continue investigating the suspected plan before deciding on charges. The case has drawn attention amid heightened concern about security threats against Jewish communities in Britain, with the BBC reporting the latest development in the ongoing investigation.
- 4Ex-bodyguard of Haniyeh arrested over alleged plot against 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 for allegedly planning an attack against Jewish communities in Europe. Details of the suspect's identity, nationality, and the specific target remain limited, with the report confirming only the arrest and the alleged plot. The case has drawn attention given the suspect's past close proximity to Haniyeh and ongoing concerns in Europe about threats to Jewish communities since the Gaza war began.
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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.
- 7Sunkist 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.
- 8Magen 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.