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Cleveland Heights council advances loss of confidence resolution over mayor’s alleged antisemitism

This is due to a civil-rights complaint accusing the mayor's wife of calling Jewish officials “that Jewish b—h” and referring to an Orthodox commissioner as a “broodmare,” as reported by 3News.

 Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren
 Screen capture from video of Harish Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, 2024.

Harish mayor indicted for indecent acts after seven women complain of sexual assault

 High school pupils, teachers and staff attend the Holocaust memorial service alongside local Holocaust survivors who will share their first-hand eye testimony, Darka-Nofey Golan High school, Katsrin, Golan Heights, April 24, 2025.

Holocaust Remembrance Day speech by Hod Hasharon mayor sparks controversy over Gaza implications

 Sharona Nazarian

Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history


New Jersey city declared 'capital of Palestine' by mayor in fiery speech

Paterson is home to a growing Palestinian population with Palestinian flags and Arabic signage reportedly lining its streets.

 Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh speaks at the Hilal Lighting Ceremony marking the start of Ramadan, February 28, 2025.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams references 'Mein Kampf' in response to 'lies' amid calls for him to step down

The “Big lie” phrase Adams referenced as being in “Mein Kampf” is often attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

Danielle Sassoon, interim US attorney, resigns after being ordered to drop Eric Adams case

Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney after the Trump DOJ ordered her to drop the Eric Adams case, calling the move unjust and inconsistent with her duty to prosecute fairly.

 Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney in Manhattan on Feb. 13, 2025.

Israel Police question Petah Tikva mayor in bribery, breach of trust investigation

Petah Tikva municipality's director, Yaniv Benita, was also detained on Monday morning for additional questioning.

 General view of the Lahav 443 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on November 4, 2019.

Osaka bans smoking on public streets ahead of 2025 World Expo

The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist city," according to the statement. 

 Cigarette Smoke

For the First Time: U.S. and Canadian mayors summit against Antisemitism

Israeli representative, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council: "Launch a joint initiative to ban BDS."

Yisrael Gantz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council at the mayor summit.

Jewish NGOs, Ottawa mayor withdraw from pride parade over 'genocide' statement

Jewish organizations and Ottawa's mayor pull out of Capital Pride after its controversial statement accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, sparking community tensions.

 A person holds a placard in support of Palestinians, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade in Milan, Italy, June 29, 2024.

Majdal Shams attack in Golan Heights reveals urgent need for enhanced school safety - opinion

The recent rocket attack in Majdal Shams exposed the urgent need for improved school safety measures before the new school year starts.

 CLASS IS in session for Arab students at the Beit Hanina neighborhood’s Noreen school.

Who is Brad Lander, the Jewish New York City comptroller weighing a run for mayor?

Brad Lander’s potential mayoral run raises questions about his progressive values and Zionist stance.

 New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in his Manhattan office, July 18, 2024.

US political leaders visit Israel on CAM solidarity mission to combat antisemitism, strengthen ties

Two bipartisan American delegations visited Israel in June led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, aiming to strengthen ties and understand the challenges of post-Hamas' invasion on October 7.

 Sasha Roitman-Dratwa, CEO of CAM

Lod's Mayor expresses concern over terrorism in neglected mix Arab-Israeli city amid rising tension

The mayor of Lod, Israel, raises alarm over escalating crime and gang influence, warning of national security threats posed by armed gangs.

 Lod's Mayor Yair Ravivo, 15-Jul-2021