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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Jewish Leaders Urge Ottawa to Bolster Synagogue Security Amid Rising Threats

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the federal government to strengthen security measures at synagogues and Jewish institutions across Canada following a deadly attack at a synagogue in Manchester, U.K.

In an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, CIJA President Noah Shack urged Ottawa to substantially increase federal funding for protective infrastructure, citing the growing costs of safeguarding Jewish communities, which now exceed $40 million annually.

The appeal comes as Statistics Canada data shows Jewish Canadians remain the most frequently targeted victims of religiously motivated hate crimes, accounting for nearly 70 percent of reported incidents in recent years.

Police forces in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal have already stepped up patrols around synagogues during the High Holiday period. Meanwhile, the federal government has introduced new hate crime legislation that imposes tougher penalties for acts of intimidation or obstruction at places of worship.

Prime Minister Carney condemned the Manchester attack as “an appalling antisemitic atrocity” and pledged to deploy “all available tools” to ensure Jewish Canadians can live and worship without fear.

CIJA’s call echoes longstanding concerns within the Jewish community that security needs are outpacing current government support, leaving congregations to shoulder heavy financial and emotional burdens.


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