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flag U.S. and allies disrupted ISIS in Syria, while Democrats pushed anti-Semitism legislation after a Sydney attack.

flag U.S. and partner forces in Syria have conducted nearly 80 operations since July, disrupting Islamic State remnants, killing 14 terrorists including a senior figure, detaining 119, and destroying over 15 weapons caches, with ongoing cooperation with Syrian government forces marking a strategic shift. flag In response to a deadly ISIS-linked Hanukkah attack in Sydney that killed 15, including a 10-year-old girl, four House Democrats introduced the Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act to strengthen federal efforts, reopen civil rights offices, and mandate campus coordinators. flag The bill aims to counter antisemitism without politicizing criticism of Israel. flag Meanwhile, a Harlem Hanukkah celebration featuring a public menorah lighting highlighted growing religious inclusivity. flag In New York, Council Member Vickie Paladino faced backlash for calling for the expulsion of Muslims, drawing condemnation for promoting Islamophobia. flag At the UN, no senior official offered positive remarks about Israel, prompting criticism over perceived bias. flag In parallel, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is hosting talks in Miami with Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey to advance the stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire, focusing on Phase 2 terms including a Palestinian civil administration and international security force.

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