anti-Israel

Tlaib seeks to block Israeli defense firm’s Michigan facility

Rep. Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to stop an Israeli defense company from opening a $5 million facility in Sterling Heights.

Diaspora Ministry

262 anti-Israel events planned worldwide around 10/7 anniversary

Ministry report identifies pro-Palestinian protests and solidarity events in 37 countries, with 87 classified as medium or high risk and dozens planned near Israeli diplomatic facilities.

Ireland-Israel soccer dispute sparks tennis-ball protest

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters disrupt Ireland’s Nations League match against Austria with tennis balls as calls grow for Ireland to boycott its Israel fixture.

'River to the sea'

Israel summons Spanish diplomat over minister’s remarks

Israel summons Spain’s chargé d’affaires over minister’s “river to the sea" remarks as tensions between Jerusalem and Madrid continue to escalate.

Ireland-Israel soccer match:

Irish players refuse handshakes, bow heads during anthem

Ireland beats Israel 3-0 in a tense Nations League match marked by no handshakes, black armbands and amid political tensions between the two countries.

'Answer, you animal'

Watch: Israeli news crew harassed outside UN

Anti-Israel activist follows and repeatedly disrupts Kan News reporter Shahar Glick and his cameraman outside the UN, declaring: 'There’s no IDF here.'

WSJ report:

Kraft told Sheeran Macklemore’s Gaza claims were hate speech

Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that Macklemore’s claims about Israel and Gaza were hate speech in a 40-minute call, according to The Wall Street Journal.

‘110 percent’

Dave Portnoy backs Robert Kraft after Macklemore ban

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy strongly backs Robert Kraft’s decision to ban Macklemore, criticizing the rapper’s politics and antisemitic history.

Air Canada investigates antisemitic posts by service director

Air Canada removes an in-flight service director from service and launches an investigation after antisemitic social media posts about Israel surfaced.

NY Times deletes line questioning Israeli victimhood on Oct. 7

The New York Times removes a sentence suggesting Israeli victimhood after Oct. 7 was a matter of perception, calling it an “editing error."

NAZA controversy:

Netanyahu unveils bills targeting those who ‘slander’ IDF troops

Netanyahu announces bills to revoke citizenship from those who slander IDF soldiers and increase potential defamation damages twentyfold following NAZA controversy.

‘Naza’ film:

IDF Chief responds: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vows to fight attempts to slander IDF troops and commanders: 'IDF most moral military in the world.'

Outrage over 'NAZA' film

Dedi Simchi fumes: Scum - they should be cast out of society

Bereaved father Dedi Simchi launches a fierce attack against the creators of the anti-Israel documentary “NAZA".

Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore's removal

Finneas and other artists withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was dropped following his pro-Palestinian Arab remarks at a concert.

'Harassment of activists'

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University, alleging it failed to stop harassment of Palestinian Arab activists and retaliated against students who reported it.

Amid anti-Israel controversy

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour

Macklemore is removed from eight Ed Sheeran tour dates after venues reportedly refused to host him following his ‘Free Palestine’ performances.

Gantz slams anti-Israel film: Liars

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz sharply criticizes the film “NAZA", declaring: “Revenge was never the purpose of the fighting."

Jewish group:

UK church Gaza memorial included terrorist names

Leeds Minster removes panels containing 12 names linked to Palestinian Islamic Jihad after Jewish group raises concerns over its Gaza war memorial.

‘It’s a real threat’:

Anti-Israel groups hunt IDF soldiers abroad

Shurat HaDin’s Nitsana Darshan-Leitner warns of an escalating campaign to pursue IDF soldiers abroad and explains how a new app aims to protect them.

Susan Sarandon claims:

'Hollywood roles still being taken away over Israel criticism'

Susan Sarandon says Hollywood agencies still discourage casting her over her criticism of Israel's Gaza war, despite what she calls a shift in public opinion.

Passed in US House

New bill cuts aid to colleges that participate in BDS boycotts

US House of Representatives passes bill that could cut federal student aid to colleges engaging in commercial or academic boycotts of Israel.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Mamdani visits Borough Park, woman confronts him

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits a haredi Judaica store in Borough Park ahead of Rosh Hashanah, where one woman confronts him over antisemitism.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt wounded IDF veterans’ campus tour

Despite an aggressive anti-Israel protest at their first US campus event, wounded IDF veterans Eliyahu Green and Ariel Saat vowed to continue sharing their stories of October 7, combat and recovery with students across the US.

Foreign activist faces deportation after assaulting Jewish child

Anti-Israel activist arrested in Har Hevron after disturbing footage showed him blocking Jewish children, making physical contact with a minor.

Anti-Israel activist suspected of sexually assaulting child

Anti-Israel activist targeted one of three children near the Barkai neighborhood; residents detained the suspect until police arrived, Har Hevron Council says.

Montreal:

Council removes 'genocide' and 'apartheid' from Israel motion

Montreal city council approves a revised Middle East motion, removing calls to cut ties with Israel and accusations of “genocide" and “apartheid."

After antisemitic remarks

Abdul El-Sayed distances campaign from Hasan Piker

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed distances his campaign from Hasan Piker after the streamer’s remarks about Jewish Americans spark renewed controversy.

Two European Parliament members barred from entering Israel

Foreign Minister Sa’ar asks the Population and Immigration Authority to prevent entry to Swedish lawmakers who were scheduled to land in Israel en route to the Palestinian Authority.

UK bank attack

Palestine Action activists spared terrorist sentences

Five Palestine Action activists convicted of causing £200,000 in damage at a Barclays branch will not receive terrorist sentences.

Sa'ar hits back at UK: 'Israel will not be a passive victim'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejects Britain's criticism over E1, accusing London of 'one-sided' policy against Israel.

Florida primary

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon scores upset

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon defeats Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a general election race against Ashley Moody.

After the brawl:

Yosef Haddad submits complaint against anti-Israel YouTuber

Israeli-Arab advocacy activist Yoseph Haddad submits a complaint against Dennis Feitosa after the latter allegedly assaulted him during a debate.

Haddad vs Groypers

Debate on Israel turns into all-out brawl

A debate between Yoseph Haddad and anti-Israel activists turned physical after a Groyper YouTuber allegedly attacked him in a studio and parking lot.

El-Sayed condemns Hamas war crimes, accuses Israel of genocide

Abdul El-Sayed condemns Hamas for war crimes while continue to criticize Israel and claim it committed genocide.

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

A Judea and Samaria-based special police desk has helped deport 47 foreign activists and block 130 others from entering Israel amid a crackdown on BDS activity.

Pakistani DM demands:

'United military front against illegitimate Israel'

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif calls for a united Islamic military front against Israel, declaring it a threat to the entire Muslim world.

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Attempted knife attack targets Israeli tent in Canada

Suspect arrested after allegedly attempting to slash Israeli festival tent in Edmonton, where anti-Israel chants filled the air.

Another blow to the Democrats' pro-Israel faction

Progressive-backed former public health official defeats AIPAC-supported Rep. Haley Stevens in closely watched race over Israel policy divide

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Israeli soccer player shuts up antisemitic fans

Israeli soccer player Dor Turgeman responds to chants of 'Death to Israel' in the best way he could.

Court allows ‘kill Israelis’ video evidence in nurses’ trial

New South Wales Supreme Court overturns ruling that excluded viral footage allegedly showing two former nurses making threats against Israelis, allowing prosecutors to present the video at trial.

Columbia student workers union drops Israel divestment demand

The Student Workers of Columbia union drops its contract demand for Columbia to divest from Israel and entities violating international law.

Michigan Democratic candidates clash over Israel stance

Rep. Haley Stevens fires back at progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary, accusing him of scapegoating Jewish Americans over AIPAC.

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing

NYC Mayor declines calls from Jewish leaders to apologize for his anti-Israel rhetoric after a man wearing a kippah was stabbed on the Upper West Side.

Over Israel policy

US summons Malaysian envoy

Washington summons Malaysia's ambassador over its refusal to recognize Israel, amid backlash and US funding threats following a tech community closure.

Amid criticism

Mamdani draws parallels to Mandela

New York City Mayor invokes Nelson Mandela’s refusal to abandon “Palestinian solidarity", comparing the scrutiny to his own anti-Israel stance.

Malaysia vows:

Immediate expulsion for Israelis found in the country

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim orders the immediate deportation of any Israeli citizens found in the country, as officials investigate tech commune claims.

Sen. Fetterman:

'I'll leave Democrats if party becomes officially anti-Israel’

Sen. John Fetterman states he remains a Democrat but warned he would bolt if the party adopts an official anti-Israel platform.

Holocaust scholar's book canceled after refusal to bash Israel

Dr. Rafael Medoff says publication of 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust' was canceled after he rejected demands to include accusations against Israel and the US in the book's introduction

German bill to criminalize denying Israel's right to exist

Germany’s upper house advances landmark legislation making the denial of Israel’s right to exist punishable by up to five years in prison.

Following assault allegations

Anti-Israel candidate suspends Maine Senate campaign

Maine Democrat Graham Platner, known for his anti-Israel stance, suspends his US Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations.

New bill

Ireland bans imports from Israeli communities in Judea, Samaria

Ireland's parliament approves a bill banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, escalating Dublin's trade measures against Israel.

'That’s done'

Eurovision boss rules out new vote on Israel

Eurovision director Martin Green rules out a re-vote on Israel's participation, after a vote last year permitted Israel to participate despite boycott calls.

Blames pro-Israel donors

Tucker Carlson vows to build anti-war third party

Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a third party after abandoning his support for Donald Trump, accuses pro-Israel donors of pushing the US into war with Iran.

Greece investigating anti-Israel march

Greek police launch an official investigation following a march by extremist pro-Palestinian Arab activists in Thessaloniki.

Los Angeles:

Professor jailed for one year in death of pro-Israel protester

Moorpark professor sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation for the 2023 protest death of 69-year-old Jewish demonstrator Paul Kessler.

Over Nakba exhibit

Canadian Heritage Minister blasts Human Rights Museum

Heritage Minister Marc Miller says the Canadian Museum for Human Rights erred by failing to label Hamas a terrorist group in a new exhibit on the Nakba.

Toronto Mayor criticized over 'Free Palestine' video

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces intense criticism from anti-antisemitism advocates after a video surfaces of her saying "Free Palestine" at the city's Pride Parade.

Over Nakba exhibit

Only Jewish trustee on Canada's Human Rights Museum board quits

The sole Jewish board member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has resigned over an upcoming exhibit on the Nakba.

Maine Senate candidate accuses Netanyahu of war crimes

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner accuses PM Netanyahu of international war crimes, drawing fierce backlash from critics who highlight Platner's own past Nazi tattoo.

'Moral decline'

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Ambassador Danny Danon blasts UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for mockingly telling the mother of an October 7 victim to change meds.