Weekly roundup of world briefs

Shekel hits 33-year high against dollar

By JNS Staff

The Israeli shekel gained 1.1 percent, reaching its highest level against the dollar in 33 years, amid investor optimism over a possible end to hostilities between Iran and the United States.

The shekel, which has appreciated 9 percent so far in 2026, strengthened to 2.90 per dollar on Wednesday, its strongest level since October 1993, Reuters reported.

ADL report says 2025 one of most violent years for American Jews

By Aaron Bandler

(JNS) — Although incidents of Jew-hatred declined overall in the United States in 2025, last year was one of...