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The United States slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program and restrictions on the access to technologies by the Islamic Republic

In response to Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the US is taking sweeping actions against several actors involved in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program.

Kosher meat sent from the United States to Jews living in UAE

A shipment of kosher meat was sent from the United States and landed in the United Arab Emirates for the country’s Jews.

Antisemitism examined as a social virus in new documentary

A probing new documentary on antisemitism made its television premiere on May 26 in the United States on the PBS channel.

Iran passes law banning use of Israeli technology

A bill was adopted by Iran that prevents any cooperation with Israel, including the purchase and use of Israeli technology such as computer hardware and software.

Global Jewish leaders hold videoconference on post-virus community needs

As many Jewish communities struggle to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish leaders from around the world convened a videoconference to prepare for when the crisis ends.

Budding European Jewish tourism industry on brink of closure due to pandemic

Guides and caterers rethink their lives in Jewish hospitality as the COVID-19 crisis pushes them towards poverty. Overview of Europe's Jewish tourism attractions in peril.

Israel asks Twitter to suspend account of Iran’s leader

Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen sent a letter to the CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, asking that he suspend the account of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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European Jewish Congress expresses solidarity with Israel and condemns Iranian attack on Jewish State

We urge the European Union and its member states to totally isolate Iran economically and politically from the international family of nations by strongly enforcing and extending sanctions against the Islamic Republic.