Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-29 at 10:01

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Glick Named New York Consul General Fighter
Campus Israel Tackles Antisemitism with English Degrees
Israel Becomes Largest Jewish Community Worldwide

The time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Caroline Glick is the right choice for Israel’s New York Consul General. At this pivotal moment in Jewish history, Israel does not need a cautious bureaucrat or a diplomatic placeholder as its next consul general in New York. It needs a fighter, a truth-teller, and a leader capable of confronting uncomfortable realities with clarity and courage. Caroline Glick is uniquely qualified for that role. The article notes that, for decades, the relationship between Israel and American Jewry rested on the assumption that American Jews would strengthen Israel politically, financially, and culturally. It points to a historical contrast: at Israel’s founding in 1948, there were about 650,000 Jews in Israel and six million in America; today Israel’s population exceeds ten million, with more than seven million Jews, making it the largest Jewish community in the world. Israel’s economy is thriving and its currency stronger than in decades. Israeli society is described as among the happiest in the world according to international measures, underscoring the evolving dynamic with American Jewry and the need for leadership in New York to reflect that shift.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Campus Israel launched as an alternative for Jewish students facing antisemitism. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum argues for a practical, immediate response to crises including hostile campuses, regional realignment, war with Iran, the future of Gaza, and persistent antisemitism, with stronger women’s leadership at the forefront. Hassan-Nahoum, an Israeli politician and former deputy mayor of Jerusalem, is now special envoy for trade innovation for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Asked why she is dedicating energy to Campus Israel, she asks why more Jewish students abroad aren’t studying in Israel’s English-language degree programs, noting Israel’s many degrees offered in full English. Her experience with the Abraham Accords is cited as sharpening this question; traveling to the UAE, she observed how natural it was for young Emiratis to look outward for education, and some of her UAE friends chose Israel. She points to Israel’s English-language degree offerings as a pathway to connect students with education in Israel and to bolster community life there.

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https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897753
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-897752