anti-Israel

Senate bid

Anti-Israel activist challenges pro-Israel Democrat Fetterman

Gaza-born activist Ahmed Moor launches a 2028 Senate campaign against John Fetterman, targeting the Pennsylvania Democrat's staunch support for Israel.

Response to boycott

Philadelphia supports Jewish restaurants

Supporters flock to Jewish restaurants in Philadelphia after anti-Israel activists organize a boycott, with counter-protesters displaying Israeli and US flags.

Foreign activists suspected of provoking clashes

Police suspect foreign activists deliberately provoked clashes to produce anti-Israel content, as 14 foreign nationals face possible deportation.

'Grotesque'

Israel slams Albanese's accusations before Irish parliament

Israel and Irish Jewish leaders condemn UN rapporteur over allegations of sexual abuse and torture made during an Irish parliamentary hearing.

'LA's Mamdani' defeats Karen Bass in mayoral race

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, prompting Jewish organizations to demand action against antisemitism amid concerns over Israel.

After assaulting Jewish activist

University of Michigan student faces charges

Prosecutors authorize assault charges against a University of Michigan student following an attack on Jewish activist Liz Benichou during a campus event.

Former El-Sayed worker among 12 indicted in antisemitic campaign

Federal prosecutors accuse 12 anti-Israel activists, including a former worker on Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign, of terrorizing Michigan’s Jewish community, vandalizing homes, throwing chemical-filled jars and issuing threats.

BBC admits failure after hosting guest who praised October 7

The BBC acknowledges failing to vet a guest with a history of antisemitic remarks, including praise for the October 7 massacre, and promises changes.

Anti-Israel joke on SNL

StandWithUs slams Michael Che over election 'genocide' joke

StandWithUs condemns Saturday Night Live's Michael Che for joking about genocide during a segment on Israel's elections, accusing him of spreading anti-Israel lies.

Why does the world hate Jews?

RFK Jr. defends Israel and Jews in blistering attack on Islamism

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Jewish contributions to humanity, hails Israel as a bastion of freedom and accuses Iran, Gulf states and the Muslim Brotherhood of fueling anti-Israel propaganda.

Swiss panel rules:

Olympic commentary on Israeli bobsledder was discriminatory

A Swiss complaints panel rules that a broadcaster discriminated against Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman by questioning his Olympic participation over his views.

Due to antisemitism

El-Sayed’s primary rival’s fiancé backs Republican over him

Rep. Haley Stevens' fiancé, a longtime Jewish Democratic donor, says he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, citing concerns over antisemitism.

California:

Woman sues over ‘from the river to the sea’ license plate

A California woman sues the DMV after officials revoked her personalized license plate referencing "from the river to the sea," citing concerns over violence.

Second year in a row:

Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel

Netherlands reverses its decision to return to Eurovision after Dutch broadcasters refuse to support participation alongside Israel.

'The Bronx will not tolerate it':

Officials fight attempt to drive out Jewish event

After claiming victory in forcing a Jewish event out of Queens, Pal-Awda targets an Israeli real estate fair in Riverdale, drawing condemnation from officials.

Faces backlash

UN's Albanese backs Green Party's anti-Zionist policy

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces criticism after defending the UK Green Party's “Zionism is racism" policy during a discussion at Oxford University.

Obama claims Israel takes land from Palestinians

Former US President Barack Obama criticized the Israeli government over its handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that Israel cannot build long-term security on its military and technological superiority.

UN rapporteur Albanese calls for investigation of Israeli media

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese urges the ICC to investigate Israeli journalists and officials for alleged incitement to genocide, renewing controversy over her remarks.

Anti-Israel Jews discover the Left hates them too

It’s impossible to be anti-Israel enough for an anti-Semitic movement. Opinion.

After backlash

Columbia claims 'October 7th Blush Sauce' was accidental error

Columbia University apologizes after a dining menu lists "October 7th Blush Sauce" on the Hamas massacre anniversary, calling the wording an accidental error.

UK Green leader won't say if Israel has a right to exist

UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski avoids answering whether Israel has a right to exist, while distancing himself from a party motion declaring Zionism racist.

'Goebbels is applauding'

Anti-Israel South African jurist awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay, who received the award, is known for her anti-Israel statements and has previously accused Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Britain:

Defeat for anti-Israel candidate in UK election

Green Party leader Zack Polanski came in second in the by-election for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer, days after his party described Zionism as 'a form of racism.'

Repeats genocide accusations

Mamdani defends October 7 statement

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his October 7 anniversary statement and again accuses Israel of genocide, despite criticism from Israeli and Jewish officials.

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.