Israel National NewsNews BriefsThe Damascus Affair's legacyThe Damascus Affair's legacy Aug 30, 2025, 9:18 PM (GMT+3)The 1840 blood libel – a throwback to the antisemitism of the Dark Ages – was initially accepted as fact by almost the entire European press, shocking world Jewry into action. Sound familiar? Op-ed. Read moreFound a mistake? Contact us