Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

Bomb scare in Times Square:

Police blocked by anti-Israel protestors in Times Square during bomb scare

After Uber driver finds grenade in his back seat, protestors staging anti-Israel march block bomb squad from reaching scene to cordon off and dispose of the grenade.

Police blocked by anti-Israel protestors in Times Square during bomb scare

Report:

Report: British MPs fear for safety over Gaza war

Over 10 British politicians tell Reuters they fear for their safety due to the intimidation and threats coming from anti-Israel protestors.

Report: British MPs fear for safety over Gaza war

UC Berkeley:

UC Berkeley: Jewish students forced to evacuate through tunnel by violent mob

Hundreds of violent anti-Israel protestors disrupt event run by Jewist student groups, break door and windows, forcing evacuation of attendees through underground tunnel.

UC Berkeley: Jewish students forced to evacuate through tunnel by violent mob

Op-ed:

To Biden and Blinken: Face the reality that peace is hard

It may be tempting to try to force the creation of a Palestinian state now because of the US presidential elections, but the only path to peace requires years of hard work, not easy ‘solutions’ that will only lead to more violence if implemented now. Op-ed.

To Biden and Blinken: Face the reality that peace is hard

Over campus antisemitism:

Jewish students sue Columbia, Barnard over campus antisemitism

5 Jewish students file civil rights lawsuit accusing Columbia University of tolerating rampant antisemitism, failing to grant Jews the same protections as non-Jews.

Jewish students sue Columbia, Barnard over campus antisemitism

South Africa:

South African MP threatens 'bloodbath' if Cape Town given to 'Zionists'

MP Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam of the National Freedom Party said in a parliamentary debate that 'we will not allow you to make this a Jewish state!'

South African MP threatens 'bloodbath' if Cape Town given to 'Zionists'

Harvard faculty group under fire for sharing antisemitic cartoon

Harvard Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine under investigation for sharing cartoon depicting Jews as puppetmasters hanging Arabs and African Americans from nooses.

Harvard faculty group under fire for sharing antisemitic cartoon

Biden blocks deportation of Palestinian Arabs for 18 months

US President issues order protecting majority of Palestinian Arabs from deportation until August 2025 after signing executive order imposing sanctions on 4 settlers.

Biden blocks deportation of Palestinian Arabs for 18 months

Germany lobbying for EU sanctions against settlers

After US, UK, and France all imposed sanctions on Jewish settlers accused of extremism or violence, German Foreign Minister announced in Jerusalem her government is pushing the EU to do the same.

Germany lobbying for EU sanctions against settlers

Brooklyn:

Jewish congressman's Brooklyn office vandalized for 2nd time

Office of Rep. Dan Goldman defaced by masked vandal with red wax, months after Goldman was targeted for participating in pro-Israel rally.

Jewish congressman's Brooklyn office vandalized for 2nd time

Texas

'Free Palestine' written on Texas church shooter's rifle

Police say motive of shooting unknown after woman opens fire at megachurch with an AR-15 emblazoned with the words 'Free Palestine' before being killed by security.

'Free Palestine' written on Texas church shooter's rifle

Op-ed:

Francesca Albanese is evil

After the French President called October 7 the ‘largest antisemitic massacre of our century,’ the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine was so incensed that she had to respond and deny that Hamas’ atrocities were antisemitic. Op-ed.

Francesca Albanese is evil

Meta blocks Khamenei Facebook, Instagram accounts

Iranian Supreme Leader's social media accounts suspended 'for repeatedly violating Meta's Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy' after supporting Hamas and Houthi atacks.

Meta blocks Khamenei Facebook, Instagram accounts

Antisemitic skunk flyers posted at Columbia University

Antisemitism watchdogs say flyers comparing Israelis to skunks reminiscent of Nazi dehumanization of Jews

Antisemitic skunk flyers posted at Columbia University

Op-ed:

Stop pursuing a Palestinian state and start pursuing peace

The US, UK, and EU openly talk about recognizing a Palestinian state when the war with Hamas is over, rewarding mass murder and hate and pushing peace farther into the distant future. Op-ed.

Stop pursuing a Palestinian state and start pursuing peace

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