Antisemitism

Anti-Semitic Twitter Hashtag in Mexico Sparks Outrage

Hateful Twitter message in Mexico stirred uproar in the Jewish community, after it became the second “trending topic” in January.

British MP Apologizes But Still Critical of Israel

British lawmaker apologizes for saying "Jews" inflict "atrocities on Palestinians", but says he stands by his criticism of Israel.

Report: Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents in the World

A report on anti-Semitic trends in 2012 indicates "an alarming rise in the number of attacks against Jewish targets" in the world.

Google Removes Hitler Quote App

Google's Android App Marketplace has removed an Arabic language app with daily Hitler quotes.

British MP: Jews Didn't Learn the Lesson from the Holocaust

British MP David Ward faces expulsion for saying Jews didn't learn from the Holocaust and are "inflicting atrocities" on PA Arabs.

French Students Win Twitter Anti-Semitism Legal Battle

A French court ordered Twitter to disclose identities of anti-Semitic users, ruling it unacceptable to post hateful material anonymously.

Irish Official Denounces 'Corrosive Rise in Racist Rhetoric'

Irish official denounces "corrosive rise in racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric by a malign minority of politicians" in EU member states.

Morsi Claimed Jews Control U.S. Media, Says Senator

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi warned visiting U.S. senators to beware the Jews who control U.S. media, reveals Senator Chris Coons.

Survey: 40% of France Holds Anti-Semitic Beliefs

Amid the rise in hate crimes in France, the World Zionist Organization calculated the level of anti-Semitism among French citizens

Hungarian Lawmaker Planning Speaking Tour on ‘Zionist Threat’

A lawmaker from the blatantly anti-Semitic Hungarian Jobbik Party is planning to begin a lecture tour regarding the “Zionist threat.”

Police Arrest 9 in Arab ‘Snowball’ Attack on Two Jews

Police arrest nine Arab youth suspected of ganging up on two hareidi-religious Jews during snowfall in Jerusalem.

Newly Released Morsi Video: Nurse Children on Hatred of Jews

MEMRI releases another video which depicts Egyptian Mohammed Morsi making anti-Semitic comments.

Morsi Claims Anti-Semitic Diatribe Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Morsi claims his virulent anti-Semitic comments about "apes and pigs" were misrepresented.

Toronto Rally Calls 'Massacre of Shia Muslims' a 'Zionist Plot'

The "B'nai Brith Canada" organization filed a complaint to police about a protest which blamed sectarian violence in Pakistan on Israel

US Urges Morsi to Repudiate Venomous Anti-Semitic Remarks

"The language that we've seen is deeply offensive," said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland.

ADL: Based on Interviews, Easy to See Why Morsi Can't Be Trusted

Video interviews, in which Morsi calls to drive Jews out of Israel, prove Arab world unwilling to recognize existence of Jewish state.

Eichler: Prosecute Arabs from 'Snowfight'

"Next time they hit Jews, it won't just be with snowballs," warns MK Rabbi Yisrael Eichler.

Police Investigating Gang Attack on Hareidim

After Arutz Sheva coverage of disturbing video shocks tens of thousands, police finally go into action.

Israeli Soccer Player Targeted by Anti-Semitic Facebook Attacks

Israeli soccer player Tal Ben Haim of the Queens Park Rangers was targeted by a wave of anti-Semitic abuse on the club’s Facebook page.

Colorado Swastika Defacements Continue; Police Have No Leads

For the second time in a week, Jews in Colorado were confronted with the ugly and frightening sight of swastikas drawn on a building

Ben Ari: Video Shows We are Occupied Ones

MK Michael Ben Ari says video of humiliation at Damascus Gate shows current situation throughout Israel.

Video: Arabs Gang Up on Hareidi Jews in Jerusalem

1930s Berlin or Jerusalem, 2013? Arabs kick and humiliate Jews, videotape themselves doing it.

Tunisian Islamists Attack Offices of 'Zionist' Rights Group

A Tunisian NGO that campaigns against anti-Semitism accused a controversial militia close to ruling Islamists of attacking its office.

Probe over Hungarian MP's 'Jewish List' Dropped

Jewish groups expressed "disappointment" after prosecutors dropped probe against far-right MP.

Austrian Jewish Leader Warns of Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitism

The leader of Vienna's Jewish community has warned that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the country has doubled over the past year.

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

Hungarian Jews Cautiously Welcome Holocaust Pension Hike

Hungarian Jews welcome pension hike for Holocaust survivors, but say government needs to do more to combat anti-Semitism.

Arabs Brutally Attack US Yeshiva Student in Italy

A gang of Arabs brutally attacked an American yeshiva student visiting with his family in Venice, Italy. Jewish community: This is rare.

Tunisian Cleric Denies He Called to Kill All Jews

Tunisian cleric Ahmad Al-Suhayli denies allegations that he called Jews "apes" and wished for them to be wiped out.

ADL Welcomes Hungary's Actions to Penalize Hate Speech

ADL welcomes Hungarian government's approval of an amendment to hold MPs accountable for hateful remarks.

Ukrainian Lawmaker Targets Jewish Actress with Racial Slur

A Ukrainian lawmaker has provoked international condemnations after referring to Jewish actress Mila Kunis as a “dirty Jewess”.

Jewish Author Tenenbon: Germans are Anti-Semites

Author Tuvia, founder of New York’s Jewish theatre, dropped a bombshell in his new book, calling most Germans secret anti-Semites.

Tunisian Imam Accused of Inciting Hatred Against Jews

Tunisian group for minorities has lodged a complaint against an imam, accusing him of inciting hatred against Jews in a fiery sermon.

Hungarian Minister: 'I Am Jewish Whether You Like It Or Not'

Confronting recent anti-Semitic events that have plagued parliament, Hungarian minister revealed he is Jewish, "like it or not."

ADL Launches New Educational Campaign to Combat Hate

ADL embarks on a Centennial Year educational campaign to provide individuals with tools to better combat anti-Semitism.

Historian Probes Conductor Von Karajan's Nazi Past

Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan was a more adamant Nazi supporter than previously believed.

Swedish Bullies Stone Jewish Boy and Yell ‘Heil Hitler’

Bullies in Malmo, Sweden threw stones and snowballs at a Jewish boy and saluted him with “Heil Hitler.” Jews says they are used to it.

Hungarian MP Burns Israeli Flag

Independent MP briefly detained for questioning after burning flag in Budapest protest.

Netherlands to Cease Funding Jewish Broadcasting

Jewish community in Netherlands outraged by Cabinet’s plans to deny Jewish Broadcaster access to public broadcasting system.

EJC: Swedish Jewish Community 'Dying of 1,000 Cuts'

Sweden's Jewish community is in “grave danger” after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, warns the European Jewish Congress.

Unabated Anti-Semitism in Paris: Vandals Target Kosher Pizzeria

Anti-Semitism once again hit the streets of Paris over the weekend, when large swastikas were scrawled on a kosher pizzeria.

Greek March Against 'Ideology of Hate' Wins High-Profile Support

Scores of prominent European public figures on Monday backed a call to march against a neo-Nazi surge in Greece.

Police Arrest Two Accomplices in Toulouse Terrorist Attacks

French police arrested two alleged accomplices of gunman Mohamed Merah, who killed rabbi and three Jewish schoolchildren in Toulouse.

Bomb Hits Offices of Greek Neo-Nazi Party in Athens

A bomb exploded outside the offices of the Greek neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party near Athens early Tuesday.

Miami Vandals Try to Extinguish Light of Hanukkah

A giant menorah and dreidel in Miami were vandalized, in an unsuccessful attempt to spoil the spirit of Hanukkah.

Hungarian PM Vows to Protect Jews, Fails to 'Quarantine' Jobbik

Hungarian Prime Minister vowed to defend country's Jews from anti-Semitism after a far-right MP made anti-Jewish remarks in parliament.

Harvard 'Social Club' Tells Jews 'Don't Apply'

Students at Harvard University received invitations to an unrecognized club saying "Jews need not apply".

Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism in Budapest

Several thousand people attended a rally in Hungary to protest anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli remarks by far-right politicians.

Outrage: 'White/Jewish City Council Member Representing NYC?'

A NY City Council hopeful asks constituents: “A White/Jewish City Council Member representing Upper Manhattan?”

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Deputy Calls for Resignation of 'Israeli' MP

Outrage over anti-Semitic remarks in Hungarian parliament continued unabated, with Jobbik deputy calling for resignation of 'Israeli' MP.

'Shoah' Director to be Honored at International Berlin Film Fest

French filmmaker, known for 1985 documentary "Shoah", will be honored with lifetime achievement award at Berlin International Film Festival.

Jewish Woman Murdered in Isfahan by Muslim Extremists

A Jewish woman was murdered in Isfahan by Muslim extremists intent on taking away her home to expand a mosque next door.

French Jewish Students Sue Twitter- This Time, Officially

French police have opened a criminal investigation into a recent surge of anti-Semitic messages posted on Twitter.

French Lawyer Seeks Removal of Judge Due to Jewish Name

A French lawyer in the city of Lyon has requested that a judge be taken off a case because he is Jewish, links name "Moises" to "Levy".

Hungary Condemns MP Over 'Jewish List' Remarks

Hungarian government condemns the remarks made by a far-right MP to compile a list of residents "of Jewish origin."

Montreal Host Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Montreal radio talk show host Jacques Fabi suspended for one month for not being tough enough with an anti-Semitic caller.

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Canadian Talk Show Host: 'Jewish People Can be Annoying'

B'nai Brith is demanding an apology from a Canadian talk show host who sympathized on the air with anti-Semitic statements.

Attack Against Caracas Synagogue 'Reminiscent of Kristallnacht'

Jewish group denounces Venezuelan government for enabling the recent anti-Semitic attack that plagued country’s largest synagogue.

London Fans Spark Outrage Over 'Free Palestine' Chants

Soccer match marred by anti-Semitic chantings, with fans shouting “Juden Tottenham,” and unrolling huge banner reading “Free Palestine”.