Category: Key Events
A curated collection of pivotal moments shaping Israel, the Jewish world, and global affairs. From regional flashpoints to major geopolitical shifts, these are the events you need to understand.
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Iran’s Proxies Go Quiet After June Escalation
In the wake of major U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure in mid-June 2025, one outcome has gone largely unnoticed: silence. Iran’s main proxy groups—Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas, and Iraqi militias—have refrained from retaliatory action. This lull marks a rare and unexpected shift in behavior across multiple fronts. A Timeline of Inaction What…
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U.S. Cuts $60 Million in Harvard Grants Over Antisemitism Concerns
5/20 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has terminated $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University, citing the institution’s failure to adequately address antisemitic incidents on campus. This action is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration, which has frozen or canceled nearly $3 billion in federal funding to…