Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

BBC fires staffer over numerous antisemitic posts

BBC lets go of staffer who called Jews “Nazi apartheid parasites” and posted Holocaust denial.

BBC fires staffer over numerous antisemitic posts

After cockroach poster, machete threat:

Anti-Israel prof. fired from Cooper Union after sharing cockroach poster, machete threat

Shellyne Rodriguez, who previously threatened a reporter with a machete, fired from Cooper Union college after posting image of poster for pro-Israel event overlaid with cockroaches.

Anti-Israel prof. fired from Cooper Union after sharing cockroach poster, machete threat

Harvard faculty form new anti-Israel group

65 Harvard faculty, staff members form Harvard Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine, to advance BDS cause, accuse Israel of genocide, and accuse university of silencing anti-Israel voices.

Harvard faculty form new anti-Israel group

New York anti-Israel group leader:

NYC anti-Israel group leader calls for 'final blow to destroy Israel'

The People’s Forum (TPF) executive director Manolo De Los Santos refuses to apologize after being accused of Nazi-like rhetoric in calling for erasure of Israel 'from history.'

NYC anti-Israel group leader calls for 'final blow to destroy Israel'

The true goal revealed

The true goal revealed: Normalizing October 7 and the massacre of Jews

Anti-Israel activist Mohammed el-Kurd accidentally told the truth when he said ‘we must normalize massacres as a status quo.’ The goal of South Africa’s ‘genocide’ charge and anti-Israel protests is to normalize Oct. 7 and make massacres of Jews, like the Holocaust, normal. Op-ed.

The true goal revealed: Normalizing October 7 and the massacre of Jews

Anti-Israel protestors target NYC cancer hospital

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan targeted by anti-Israel protestors. 'Make sure they hear you, they're in the windows,' says protest leader.

Anti-Israel protestors target NYC cancer hospital

US Speaker of the House:

US Speaker of the House: Fire federal workers who join anti-Israel walkout

Speaker Mike Johnson reacts to report group of gov. employees plan to stage walkout tomorrow to protest US support for Israel, says they betray the trust of taxpayers.

US Speaker of the House: Fire federal workers who join anti-Israel walkout

Anti-Israel activist in London:

Anti-Israel activist at London rally: 'We must normalize massacres as the status-quo'

Mohammed el-Kurd says he misspoke when calling to 'normalize massacres' in speech which included more eliminationist rhetoric against Zionists.

Anti-Israel activist at London rally: 'We must normalize massacres as the status-quo'

No enforcement:

No enforcement: Anti-Israel protest allowed inside UN Security Council

UN rules prohibiting demonstrations in Security Council violated as 36 anti-Israel protestors use tour to stage demonstration in chamber without intervention by security.

No enforcement: Anti-Israel protest allowed inside UN Security Council

Anti-Israel activists vandalize LA National Cemetery

During anti-Israel protest blocking major road in Los Angeles, protestors deface cemetery where about 100,000 US military veterans are buried with anti-Israel graffiti.

Anti-Israel activists vandalize LA National Cemetery

Anti-Israel protestors block 3 NYC bridges, Holland Tunnel

About 200 demonstrators block Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Holland Tunnel to call for end of Israeli military action in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protestors block 3 NYC bridges, Holland Tunnel

Op-ed:

A Jewish baby turns 1 in Hamas captivity, and the world doesn’t care

The Red Cross will not speak for him, nor will the UN, Human Rights Watch, or Amnesty International. We must speak for him everywhere. Op-ed.

A Jewish baby turns 1 in Hamas captivity, and the world doesn’t care

Jewish groups, students welcome Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation

Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, Simon Wiesenthal Center say Gay's resignation first step in ensuring Jewish students can feel safe on campus

Jewish groups, students welcome Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation

Op-ed:

Zionism isn’t racism, but Palestinism is

The Palestinian Arab national movement, from the first, has been defined by a racist and murderous hatred for Jews. Op-ed.

Zionism isn’t racism, but Palestinism is

Nikki Haley, House Speaker condemn NYT for running Hamas mayor's Op Ed

Republican presidential candidate and House Speaker Mike Johnson call out newspaper for publishing Op Ed by Hamas official.

Nikki Haley, House Speaker condemn NYT for running Hamas mayor's Op Ed

Hamas told 12-year-old hostage Israel was destroyed

Eitan Yahalomi, freed in November, reveals how Hamas captors lied to him about the fate of his family, town, and nation.

Hamas told 12-year-old hostage Israel was destroyed

Gaza resident tells IDF:

Gaza resident tells IDF: Hamas has control of UNRWA in Gaza

Civilian in Gaza tells soldier Hamas has control over the humanitarian aid which is brought into the Gaza Strip.

Gaza resident tells IDF: Hamas has control of UNRWA in Gaza

Francesca Albanese:

Francesca Albanese: Palestinans have right to kill Israeli soldiers

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Territories says October 7 'doesn't delegitimize' Palestinian 'right to resistance.'

Francesca Albanese: Palestinans have right to kill Israeli soldiers

NYPD tells son of Elie Wiesel to put away Israel flag at protest

Elisha Wiesel, son of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Holocaust survivor, surrounded by mask-wearing anti-Israel activists at Penn Station.

NYPD tells son of Elie Wiesel to put away Israel flag at protest

The accusations would be the same even if the IDF killed no one

The UN accused Israel of disproportionate force when 0 civilians were killed, protests began before the response to Oct. 7. Op-ed

The accusations would be the same even if the IDF killed no one

Intl. law expert:

Intl. law expert: Biden Admin. using Security Council to bully Israel

UN resolution failing to condemn or mention Hamas but demanding ceasefire set for vote after wording slightly changed to appease US.

Intl. law expert: Biden Admin. using Security Council to bully Israel

Defending antisemitism:

Major UN human rights figure seeks to target NGOs that criticize Francesca Albanese

Human Rights Council 'experts' rally behind Special Rapporteur who said Israel has no right to self-defense, condemned call to free hostages

Major UN human rights figure seeks to target NGOs that criticize Francesca Albanese

CAIR leader was 'happy' to see October 7 massacre

White House says t is cutting ties with CAIR co-founder Nihad Awad after he praised Hamas massacre, engaged in antisemitic tropes.

CAIR leader was 'happy' to see October 7 massacre

What kind of monster finds it ‘unacceptable’ to demand babies be freed?

Francesca Albanese condemned calls for Hamas to release the hostages. How could someone so monstrous stay a UN official? Op-ed.

What kind of monster finds it ‘unacceptable’ to demand babies be freed?

To attack Israel:

UN Palestine envoy co-opts 'J'Accuse' in new book on October 7 attacking Israel

Francesca Albanese uses phrase made famous to call out the antisemitism of the Dreyfus Affair in book attacking Israel in wake of massacre.

UN Palestine envoy co-opts 'J'Accuse' in new book on October 7 attacking Israel

UN Palestine envoy:

UN Palestine envoy: Demands that Hamas release hostages 'unacceptable'

After claiming Israel has no right to defend itself against Hamas, Francesca Albanese slams Dennis Ross for saying Hamas must free hostages.

UN Palestine envoy: Demands that Hamas release hostages 'unacceptable'

Penn. Gov. condemns 'antisemitic' protest outside Philadelphia Israeli restaurant

Governor Josh Shapiro says 'Restaurant targeted because its owner is Jewish. Hate and bigotry is reminiscent of a dark time in history.'

Penn. Gov. condemns 'antisemitic' protest outside Philadelphia Israeli restaurant

UN Palestine exhibition contains 'grotesque blood libels'

In honor UN Day Of Solidarity With The Palestinian in entrance to NYC UN headquarters.

UN Palestine exhibition contains 'grotesque blood libels'

Chuck Schumer to US Senate:

Chuck Schumer to Senate: 'US Jews feel abandoned by friends and allies'

In emotional 40-minute speech before the Senate, Majority Leader calls out antisemitic dog whistles, support for Hamas from the left.

Chuck Schumer to Senate: 'US Jews feel abandoned by friends and allies'

The Red Cross has Jewish blood on its hands- and it couldn't care less

Ignoring a family’s pleas to provide their elderly mother with medication, not nsisting on seeing hostages-the Red Cross is useless. Op-ed.

The Red Cross has Jewish blood on its hands- and it couldn't care less

Report:

Report: BBC bars reporter from attending march against antisemitism

Network tells employees seeking to attend National Solidarity March Against Antisemitism that the London march is too "controversial."

Report: BBC bars reporter from attending march against antisemitism

Will the Red Cross finally do its job?

The Red Cross will finally visit Hamas hostages. But will the org.that failed in the Holocaust and failed Shalit protect Jews? Op-ed

Will the Red Cross finally do its job?

Freedom Center cuts ties with Candance Owens over Israel stance

David Horowitz Freedom Center, which helped launch Candace Owens' career, accuses her of siding with Hamas, enemies of Western civilization.

Freedom Center cuts ties with Candance Owens over Israel stance

290,000 lights unto the nations shown in Washington

After weeks of antisemitic rallies, US Jews proved that emotions don’t have to lead to mob violence, unity is stronger than fear.Op-ed

290,000 lights unto the nations shown in Washington

Suspect arrested in killing of Paul Kessler in LA

50-year-old man to be charged with involuntary manslaughter, but not a hate crime, after striking Jewish man in head and killing him.

Suspect arrested in killing of Paul Kessler in LA

Washington DNC Headquarters:

Lawmakers evacuated as anti-Israel protesters clash with police at DNC Headquarters

Capitol placed on lockdown as anti-Israel protest turns violent 1 day after peaceful rally by nearly 300,000 Jews and Israel supporters.

Lawmakers evacuated as anti-Israel protesters clash with police at DNC Headquarters

UN Palestine envoy: Israeli right to self-defense 'non-existent'

Francesca Albanese claims Israel has no right to wage war on Hamas due to being the 'occupying power' even after October 7 massacre.

UN Palestine envoy: Israeli right to self-defense 'non-existent'

Bus driver 'walkout' keeps 300 Jews from March for Israel rally

Bus drivers call in sick so as not to drive Jews from Detroit to DC pro-Israel rally, leaving hundreds stranded on tarmac for 11 hours.

Bus driver 'walkout' keeps 300 Jews from March for Israel rally

Family of hostages at DC rally

Family of hostages at rally: Why does the world accept that 240 people are buried alive?

Mothers of 2 hostages, cousin of 6 hostages demand international community recognize humanity of the 240 people held by Hamas in Gaza.

Family of hostages at rally: Why does the world accept that 240 people are buried alive?

Sharansky at DC rally:

Sharansky at DC rally: We defeated the Soviet Union, we'll defeat our enemies today

Former Soviet refusenik says support of world Jewry sustained him during his years of imprisonment, will defeat Hamas and its supporters.

Sharansky at DC rally: We defeated the Soviet Union, we'll defeat our enemies today