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Luke Tress

Luke Tress

Luke Tress is The Times of Israel's New York correspondent.
An anti-Zionist protester demonstrates against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in New York City, October 7, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 9, 2026, 11:06 pm
Mamdani’s NYC socialist faction takes aim at mayor’s NYPD chief Tisch
City branch of Democratic Socialists of America issues ultimatum to Jewish commissioner on ICE activity, as fault lines widen on the city’s far left
By Luke Tress
Israel Day on Fifth parade in New York City, May 31, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 8, 2026, 9:19 pm
‘Surge’ in US Jewish life has continued three years since October 7, survey finds
Jewish Federations of North America poll finds 38% of US Jews have increased their communal engagement since 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends an October 7 coexistence event in New York City, October 7, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 8, 2026, 7:50 am
‘Traitor’: Anti-Zionist protesters rage at Mamdani at Oct. 7 coexistence event
Demonstrators accuse New York mayor of ‘supporting genocide,’ wave terrorist flags; activists chant for intifada outside Columbia University; Mamdani ‘genocide’ statement infuriates Jewish leaders
By Luke Tress
Anti-Israel protesters in New York City, May 5, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 7, 2026, 9:05 pm
US religion professor charged with posting anonymous antisemitic threats online
Guangtian Ha of Haverford University in Pennsylvania allegedly used right-wing language to threaten victim and his family
By Luke Tress
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visits Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on October 7, 2026. (Jack GUEZ/AFP)
October 7, 2026, 5:18 pm
World leaders solemnly mark 3 years since Oct. 7, as Hamas and Iran celebrate anniversary
Trump says he spoke to Netanyahu, ‘other side paying a very big price’ for massacre; Macron calls assault ‘barbaric’ as French FM visits Israel to commemorate victims, hostages
By Nava Freiberg, Nurit Yohanan, Luke Tress, Agencies and ToI Staff
Activists post stickers showing victims of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre, in New York City, October 6, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 7, 2026, 8:10 am
Activists put photos of Oct. 7 victims on NYC streets as city’s Jews mourn anniversary
Grassroots group places stickers of deceased in message to the community and the public, while Jewish groups hold events around city marking 3 years since Hamas attack
By Luke Tress
Anti-Zionist protesters outside a school and synagogue in New York City, January 8, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 5, 2026, 9:36 pm
US court dismisses federal case against New Jersey synagogue protesters
Judge grants dismissal for anti-Zionist protesters in case that had sought to make novel use of an abortion clinic law to protect houses of worship
By Luke Tress
A giant American flag is unfurled on Lisner Hall on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, May 3, 2024, as demonstrators protest the Israel-Hamas war. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
October 2, 2026, 10:26 pm
US says it’s ‘dismantling’ multimillion-dollar Hamas finance network
Treasury Department sanctions 3 people along with 2 France-based charities accused of funneling over $2 million in donations to terror group; alleged Gaza-based ringleader indicted
By AFP and Luke Tress
Anti-Zionist protesters wearing Hamas headbands outside Baruch College, in New York City, June 5, 2024. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 2, 2026, 4:13 am
Alleged Hamas fundraiser to undercover agent: I have a network in New York
US federal investigators charge group of defendants for funneling money to Gaza terrorists under guise of charity
By Luke Tress
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators wave flags over the Brooklyn Museum during a protest demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
October 1, 2026, 7:15 pm
ADL project documents exclusion of Jews in museums, publishing, entertainment
‘State of the Arts’ platform ranks art museums, outlines experiences of authors and offers guidelines to cultural institutions to better accommodate Jews
By Luke Tress
Protesters demonstrate in support of Israeli victims of sexual violence, outside the United Nations in New York City, December 4, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 1, 2026, 7:51 am
Israeli, US scholars to outline redress for Oct. 7 rape victims on attack anniversary
Brandeis University conference to discuss legal ‘roadmap’ for prosecuting conflict-related sexual violence, which could apply to other regions too
By Luke Tress
Protesters outside the United Nations, in New York City, September 24, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 30, 2026, 8:02 am
Mamdani antisemitism plan disregards anti-Zionism, leaving Jewish groups unsatisfied
City Hall initiative pledges education and public messaging, but omits Jewish connection to Israel and only highlights white supremacist violence against Jews
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives for a 9/11 Interfaith Peace Walk and Talk, in New York, September 10, 2026. (AP/Adam Gray)
September 29, 2026, 9:44 pm
Mamdani announces campaign against antisemitism, doesn’t mention connection to anti-Zionism
Long-awaited program vows funding for Jewish institutions, public messaging and educational initiatives, but does not define antisemitism or address its ties to Israel hatred
By Luke Tress
Raed Yousef in a September 2026 booking image. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)
September 28, 2026, 9:47 pm
Florida beauty store owner who wanted to behead Jews charged with funding Hamas
Raed Yousef charged with 19 felonies for allegedly sending $45,000 to terrorists, in latest in series of cases claiming sham charities sent money to Gaza terrorists
By Luke Tress
Noa Peri-Jensch, chief communities officer of the Israeli-American Council, speaks at a rally criticizing the documentary 'NAZA' outside its North American premiere at Lincoln Center in New York on September 26, 2026. (Joseph Strauss/JTA)
September 27, 2026, 1:40 pm
Israelis in NY protest, display Oct. 7 images outside sold-out North America premiere of ‘NAZA’
Survivor of Nova massacre says Israeli creators of film on killings of Gazan civilians are ‘traitors’ and ‘should be punished’; left-wing group holds small counterprotest nearby
By Luke Tress and JTA
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