Jewish communities in Indonesia face discrimination and persecution amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased globally, leaving many Jews fearing for their safety. Although Indonesia has no formal ties with Israel, some religious communities and local authorities offer support to the Jewish community. Nevertheless, many Jews hide their identities or convert to Christianity to avoid persecution. The situation remains uncertain. 

A pet wolf-dog hybrid in Alabama attacked and killed a 3-month-old baby, leading to its euthanasia. Authorities will investigate the incident.

Around 1,000 migrants, including Palestinian Arabs, endure freezing temperatures near the Arizona-Mexico border, awaiting processing by Border Patrol. Limited transportation resources and overcrowding force migrants to sleep in the desert for days. As buses and vans arrive, migrants are taken into custody and transported to processing facilities. Due to limited resources, most of them will be released to non-government shelters in Tucson and Phoenix to aid their travel within the United States.

Iran-affiliated hackers have targeted multiple US organizations, including a small water authority in Pennsylvania. The hackers specifically focused on an Israeli-made industrial control device. The extent of the attacks and the potential for future ones remain unknown. Cybersecurity experts speculate that Iran-backed and pro-Palestinian hackers might be targeting Israel and its allies. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran is believed to be involved in these cyber attacks.

The Digest, 12/3/2023 @530PM, CDT

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