CUFI Weekly

As the courageous people of Iran take to the streets to protest the brutal regime that has held them hostage for over four decades, interestingly those who were so vocal on our streets, in the media and on the red carpet claiming to be defenders of human rights are silent as the Islamic regime in Iran murders people simply for wanting a better life.

A new year and the same old voices spreading the oldest hatred. Antisemitism has always been the virus that mutates and adapts. In 2026, it has mutated to line the pockets of popular podcast personalities whose mix of half-truths, falsifications, and outright lies is presented as “just asking questions.” The real question is: will you continue listening to their lies?

In the wake of the horrific attack on a Jewish family celebrating Hanukkah in Bondi Beach in Australia, we cannot shy away from the reality that this is result of years of demonization and the normalization of Jew hate across the world. Ad 2025 becomes 2026 we must ask ourselves what is our response to this tidal wave of hate?

Over 250,000 American servicemen died fighting Nazi Germany, yet in 2025, we have seen a surge in praise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis right here in America. There is something deeply troubling that those who claim to care about America are now lionizing those who killed so many American soldiers, simply because they hate Jews.

As we approach Christmas and remember the birth of Jesus, in addition to the Christmas traditions we are so accustomed to, we will see the promotion of an insidious lie used to delegitimize Jewish history and the Bible itself, the lie that Jesus is a Palestinian.

Israel is relentlessly smeared and demonized, while online "activists" virtue signal without lifting a finger beyond hitting send on their phones. Israel has for decades been answering the call when nations are in distress, and that includes being there in America's moments of need.

This week marked two vastly different days: the commemoration of Kristallnacht, the Nazi pogrom of 1938, which foreshadowed the horrors of the Holocaust, and Veterans Day in America, where we honor all those who have served our nation and opposed evil. The juxtaposition leads us to ask what path we choose, one of those who amplify and legitimize Jew hatred and downplay the Holocaust, or the path o...

While antisemitism is not new, it is known as the oldest hatred, yet it is a virus that mutates and finds new victims to infect. We are seeing a surge in antisemitic conspiracies and Jew hatred masquerading as patriotism. It begs the question, why the Jews? 

Since the October 7th massacre, we’ve increasingly seen the vilification of Israel and the Jewish people on the political fringes, but more and more we are seeing certain media personalities looking to mainstream Jew hatred. Just as vocally as we call it out on the antisemitism widespread now on the political left, we must also call it out on the right.

This week, we are joined by  Senior Director of Public Policy and Strategy  for the CUFI Action Fund, Boris Zilberman. We discuss all the recent developments in the Middle East, the future of the ceasefire, Vice President Vance’s visit to Israel, and what we can expect on Capitol Hill in the coming weeks. The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online news and analysis segment, the CUFI Wee...

As Israelis rejoiced at the return of the 20 living hostages from Gaza after two years in captivity, families still await the remains of their loved ones who were murdered and their bodies held in Gaza. Tragedy and triumph intermingle constantly in Jewish history, and while we may be looking at the beginning of the end of the war against Hamas, the fires of Jew hatred sparked since October 7th, 20...

Jewish communities pause and remember the October 7 Massacre this week. Only two years after this gruesomeattack, many on both the right and the left justify the atrocities committed that day. As Jew-hatred becomes normalized worldwide, find out what you can do to curb this trend in your circles. Listen now.

The world waits for Hamas to decide whether it will accept President Trump’s proposed peace agreement this week, which could mean an end to the war and the return of all hostages. Many Arab nations have encouraged Hamas to accept the proposal. So, why are pro-Palestinian activists in the West urging Hamas to reject it? Find out in this week’s episode. Listen now.

As Israelis were busy celebrating Rosh Hashanah this week, several nations took the opportunity to formalize their recognition of a Palestinian state. What does this move accomplish other than rewarding Hamas for the carnage it inflicted on 10/7 and ignoring Israeli hostages? Find out in this episode of the CUFI Weekly. Listen here.

Celebrities attending the Emmys revealed their shameful ignorance about the Middle East this week, and conservative commentators exploited Charlie Kirk’s assassination to spread anti-Israel conspiracy theories. Education is the best ammunition to silence the mounting conspiracy theories and rising anti-Jewish hatred in America. Find out how. Tune in now.

The IDF carried out an air strike against Hamas leaders who were gathered in Doha this week. The strike came after Hamas terrorists shot and killed six people gathered at a bus stop in Jerusalem. This week, Americans also remember 9/11 and reel in shock after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Kasim emphasizes the importance of speaking out against increasing terror and violence in our nation and...

The second annual People’s Conference on Palestine, an anti-Israel, anti-America hate fest, took place in Detroit this week. Antisemitic speakers applauded terror organizations, calledfor the destruction of Israel and the United States, and featured children chanting antisemitic slogans.                                                               The conference gained very little mainstream medi...

A horrific shooting at a Minneapolis church killed two children and injured 14 this week. The gunman’s firearms revealed the statements “six million was not enough” and “Israel must fall.” Anti-Israel, anti-Jewish rhetoric by celebrities, influencers, and journalists leads to tragedy and mindless violence. Find out how you can stand against anti-Jewish hate. Listen now.

The IDF has launched a search operation after Hamas terrorists raided two separate IDF posts this week in an attempt to kidnap soldiers to Gaza. Why would Hamas attempt to kidnap Israelis even as Hamas leaders are negotiating a ceasefire deal and hostage exchange with Israel? Find out in this week’s episode. Tune in now.

International news outlets condemned Israel this week after an air strike killed Hamas cell commander Anas al-Sharif, who moonlighted as a journalist. Why is the mainstream media protesting the death of an extremist jihadi who celebrated the October 7 massacre against innocent Israelis? Find out in this week’s episode. Watch now. Enjoy the CUFI Weekly on your preferred podcast platform. Whether yo...

A disturbing video released this week showed an emaciated Israeli hostage, reportedly forced to dig his own grave while in Hamas captivity. In this week’s episode, Kasim reveals Hamas’s twisted emotional blackmail and the consequences of a world that chooses lies over truth. Listen here. The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online newsand analysis segment, the CUFI Weekly. Featuring host...

France’s President Macron and other European leaders announced plans this week to recognize a Palestinian state, ignoring the hostages in Gaza while emboldening their captors. Find out how their moral cowardice impacts Israel and the Jewish people. Tune in now. The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online newsand analysis segment, the CUFI Weekly. Featuring host Kasim Hafeez, this microca...

The IDF expressed regret this week after stray munitions hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three people. International media and activists immediately exploited the tragedy to fit their narrative. Rampant Christian persecution in Africa and the Middle East rarely makes headlines. Find out why activists and international media are talking about this recent incident in Gaza. Tune in now. The...

This week, jihadists attacked the Druze community in Syria, humiliating, torturing, and slaughtering hundreds, yet self-proclaimed humanitarian celebrities, influencers, and musicians remained silent. Hear Kasim discuss what happens when self-serving activists choose popularity and financial gain over truth in this episode of the Weekly. The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online newsan...

Over 640 days have passed since the October 7 Massacre, and the remaining hostages captured on that dark day continue to endure unimaginable suffering and immense brutality while in Hamas captivity. As political and current events eclipse the hostages’ stories, those with a voice must speak up on their behalf, letting the people of Israel know that they are not alone. Tune in now to find out how y...