Protesters in Iran torched a statue of Qassem Soleimani amid ongoing unrest and deadly clashes with security forces. The wave of demonstrations has led to multiple deaths and attacks on government sites, drawing both domestic and international attention.

TikTok faced backlash for selling a swastika necklace, prompting concerns over antisemitism on the platform. The newsletter also reports on a foiled terror plot in Southern California and the global rise in anti-Jewish incidents.

The United States suggested Turkey provide remote support for an international force in Gaza, but the proposal was rejected. Turkey would have operated from bases in neighboring countries, not Gaza itself.

Irish police are investigating antisemitic graffiti found in County Louth as a hate crime. The incident has drawn condemnation from Holocaust Awareness Ireland and comes amid rising tensions between Ireland and Israel.

A Tel Aviv gallery exhibit combines Jewish concepts with role-playing games, encouraging imagination and dialogue among participants. The interactive show has drawn diverse crowds and will run through January 16. Game nights have proven so popular that the gallery will extend them beyond the exhibition.

A rabbi in Jaffa was attacked near his workplace and is being treated for light injuries. Police are investigating and suspect a possible nationalistic motive.

Tel Aviv will build Israel's first vertiport at Atidim Park, initially serving medical drone deliveries. Within three years, it aims to support electric air taxis to help ease traffic congestion.

A large tunnel near the Gaza border, believed to be built by Hamas, was exposed after heavy rains. Military officials are investigating how it went undetected despite nearby military positions.

Three Jewish people are missing after a deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which killed around 40 and injured 115. Local Jewish community members are among the injured, and recovery efforts are ongoing.

A young Palestinian boy drowned in flooding at a Gaza tent camp, as harsh winter weather worsens conditions for displaced families. Israeli forces also arrested dozens in the West Bank amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor, promising a new era of progressive leadership. He pledged to represent all New Yorkers, with a focus on inclusivity and transformative policies.

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's new mayor, sparking mixed reactions among top Democrats. The city's first Muslim mayor, Mamdani has promised progressive reforms and faces criticism for his pro-Palestinian views.