Antisemitism

"Let us not go as sheep to the slaughter."

Stop wringing your hands. Stop hiding behind politics or platitudes. Stop believing that words alone will stop bullets or bombs. Opinion.

France: Suspect in attacks on rabbi detained

French police detain Palestinian Arab man who allegedly struck rabbi with a chair.

Amid rising hate crimes

French rabbi attacked twice in a week

Rabbi Elie Lemmel says he was attacked twice in a week, most recently hit with a chair in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This follows another assault in Deauville and comes amidst a broader rise in hate crimes in France.

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Following recent terrorist attacks in Washington DC and Boulder Colorado, US authorities warn of potential for copycat attacks and for foreign incitement for attacks on Jews and Israelis.

What lurks beneath

The pathology of Jew hatred was there, probably for decades, just hidden inside. Inculcated early--in homes, houses of worship, schools--it was magnified when the State of Israel was established. Opinion.

Unity at the Council of Europe:

'We'll ensure Europe remains a safe home for the Jewish people'

European leaders gathered in Strasbourg to honor Holocaust survivors and reaffirm support for Jewish life, marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat.

Greece:

Four charged with racial violence for confrontation with Israelis

Four Greek citizens have been charged with 'racially motivated violence' following an incident in Athens involving a group of Israeli tourists.

From calm to chaos:

Leading activist recounts harrowing firebomb attack

Colorado resident Omer Shachar, local leader of the “Run for Their Lives” initiative in Boulder, recalls the firebomb terror attack. ""There was fire and smoke. People screamed and ran".

Antisemitism is out of control:

Now Holocaust survivors are burning in America

After a year and a half of media lies and defenses of antisemites, it is no longer taboo not only to hate Jews, but to call for the mass genocide of Jews in America. Attacks like the Colorado firebombing are the inevitable result. Opinion.

Trump admin. moves to deport family of Boulder firebomb attacker

Wife and children of Mohammed Suliman, the terrorist behind the Boulder Molotov cocktail attack, detained by ICE. US officials seek their immediate deportation as investigators probe their possible connection to the attack.

Michael Rapaport:

'The cavalry is not coming for us'

Actor Michael Rapaport issues blunt warning to US Jewish community following recent antisemitic terror attacks, urging vigilance and highlighting silence from other communities amid rising threats.

White House:

'This President has your back'

'This President will stand up for Americans of all religions, of all faiths, of all creeds; to Jewish Americans at home, across the country, this President has your back,' says White House Press Secretary.

Poll:

European support for Israel hits record lows since 2016

YouGov survey reveals sharp decline in support for Israel across Western Europe since outbreak of war in Gaza, with record-low approval rates in France, Germany, and Denmark, and growing opposition to Israeli military actions.

Jewish ex-MLB star slams AOC for response to Colorado attack

World Series champion and multiple-time All-Star Kevin Youkilis accuses Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of 'virtue signalling' following latest antisemitic terror attack when she does not confront calls to 'globilize the Intifada.'

'This president has your back'

White House: Trump won't allow 'violent terrorism' against Jews

Jewish leaders, US officials denounce firebomb assault on peaceful pro-Israel demonstration.

NYC mayoral candidate's plan to prevent antisemitic crimes

New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer says he plans to partner with the ADL in a plan to prevent antisemitic incidents before they occur.

Herzog condemns Paris vandalism:

'My great-grandfather’s synagogue was attacked'

President Isaac Herzog expresses shock after Jewish institutions in Paris were vandalized over Shabbat, urges French authorities to act swiftly and protect the community.

Paris: Four Jewish sites vandalized in a single night

Four Jewish institutions in Paris defaced overnight with green paint, including two synagogues and a Holocaust memorial.

Israeli government:

'Macron wants to reward terrorists with a state’

Israeli government fiercely rebukes French President after he calls for tougher European action against Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, 'We will stand firm against international pressure.'

Yonkers man jailed for antisemitic assault on Jewish barber

Ahmed al Jabali sentenced to six years in prison for a hate crime attack after attacking a Jewish barber with scissors, leaving him injured.

Revealed in the Knesset:

Antisemitism in France surges by 185%

During a Knesset discussion, Shas MK presents testimonies from French rabbis expressing fears about the future. Minister Amichai Eliyahu calls on French Jews to immigrate to Israel.

Those who wilfully believe the lies about Israel

People don’t become antisemitic because they believe lies. They believe lies because they are antisemitic. Opinion.

Michigan:

Man pleads guilty after threatening Jews, trying to buy guns

Hassan Chokr yelled antisemitic threats at parents near a synagogue, then tried to buy firearms for 'God’s wrath'; he now faces up to 15 years in prison.

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood star vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti

'Baby killer' spray-painted on Israeli actress’s star; two Israelis nearby clean the site.

Herzog to world leaders:

Silence is complicity in Hamas’ crimes

Speaking at an international conference in Jerusalem, President Herzog called for a united global front to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and to confront the escalating wave of antisemitism worldwide.

Marco Rubio:

Antisemitic regimes have crumbled, Israel & Jewish people prosper

Speaking to the IHRA International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there is no separation between hating Israel and hating Jews.

Western Wall:

Arab security guard pepper-sprays elderly Jew

Arab security guard assaults haredi worshiper without cause; police arrest suspect as worshipers express outrage: 'This is how the Wall is protected?'

Amid ethnic studies debate:

California lawmakers join forces to fight antisemitism in schools

In a first, California’s Jewish, Black, Latino, and Asian Caucuses back a new bill targeting antisemitism in education, as controversy grows over ethnic studies and Israel-related content.

Netanyahu at IHRA Conference:

'Israel fights civilization's war against barbarism'

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the IHRA Conference, warning that antisemitism is a virulent disease threatening all free societies, not just Jews.

Ritchie Torres:

'Globalize the Intifada is a pathology'

Democratic Congressman reacts to popular TikTokker who praised the murder of 2 Israeli embassy staffers last week and supported Hamas.

Jewish boy hospitalized after antisemitic attack in London

Police have launched an investigation but have not yet identified the perpetrators after 3 Jewish teens attacked at Hampstead Underground Station.

NYC:

School bus driver stops bus to rant to children about Jews

The students were late to school after their bus driver stopped and ranted about Jews and Jesus, leaving a Jewish child in tears, parents say.

Maoz blasts France: 'Colonial forefathers preaching morality?'

MK Avi Maoz accuses France of hypocrisy and fueling antisemitism, slamming French President Emmanuel Macron’s Gaza stance. 'France is the forefather of colonization, preaching to Israel about occupation is hypocrisy.'

Toronto’s Jewish community celebrates annual 'Walk for Israel'

Thousands of Jews and Israel supporters participate in the annual event, expressing support for Israel amid rising antisemitism in Canada.

Hungary:

Prime Minister Orbán appoints envoy to combat antisemitism

Minister Bóka János tasked with coordinating EU-wide efforts and developing strategic proposals to address rising antisemitism.

Jewish tragedy did not start on October 7

Why, when and what can be done about it, especially in the USA. Opinion.

Looking For Leads:

DOJ council takes on influencer who praised Washington murders

Following a video by influencer Guy Christensen praising the murder of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, a DOJ official called on the public to submit evidence against him.

Kanye West's sudden shift:

'I am done with antisemitism'

Controversial rapper Kanye West declares "I am done with antisemitism", hours after a deadly shooting attack in Washington DC.

Shocking:

Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Guy Christensen, an influencer boasting nearly 3.5 million followers on various platforms, has released a video praising the murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington.

Melanie Phillips:

Blood on their hands

Horrifyingly, antisemitism has become a moral obligation for liberals. Opinion.

Rabbinic group:

'Free Palestine' is a call for genocide

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 Orthodox rabbis, states that the antisemitic terrorist attack in Washington DC is the end result of the genocidal rhetoric used by the anti-Israel movement.

Murder at Washington Jewish Museum:

The shattered illusion of safety: It’s time for YOU to come home

Israel isn’t free of armed guards or soldiers. But that’s not a sign of fear — it’s a sign of agency. Opinion.

Hate returns to Squirrel Hill:

Antisemitic flyers strewn near Tree of Life synagogue site

Antisemitic fliers thrown from car in Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Virginia:

Gov. Youngkin signs order to guard classrooms, fight antisemitism

In stirring Richmond gathering, Combat Antisemitism Movement unites state leaders, students, and faith figures to honor Jewish American Heritage Month.

Gary Lineker's BBC tenure ends after antisemitic 'rat' post

Gary Lineker to leave the BBC on Monday after 26 years, following an antisemitism controversy sparked by a shared social media post featuring a rat, coupled with his branding of Israel's response to the October 7 attacks as "beyond depraved."

It’s all about relationships: Interview with Anthony D’Esposito

A no-nonsense approach is what categorizes the kid from Island Park, who is now poised to assist in heading one of the biggest departments in the U.S. government.

Las Vegas man sentenced for threats to Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen

Man who made antisemitic threats against Sen. Jacky Rosen sentenced to almost 4 years in prison.

Joe Rogan defends Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ song

Podcaster Joe Rogan defends Kanye West’s antisemitic track 'Heil Hitler,' echoing its stereotypes and claiming Jewish control of diamonds.

'Nakba Day' graffiti targets Jewish building in Manchester

Manchester building housing Jewish businesses defaced with "Happy Nakba Day" graffiti and red paint. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester condemns the antisemitic act.

Australia:

CCTV footage shows synagogue arsonists in coordinated attack

Authorities link December arson at Melbourne synagogue to broader crime spree; call for public assistance as terrorism investigation intensifies.

Cleveland man burns Jewish and marginalized books

Man burns library books on Jewish history, including Anne Frank’s diary, in Jewish suburb of Cleveland.

Far-right 'Kingdom of Germany' banned, 'monarch' arrested

Authorities arrest self-proclaimed ‘king’ of Germany and ban his antisemitic group.

'Unreservedly sorry'

BBC host apologizes for sharing antisemitic post with rat graphic

BBC's Gary Lineker apologizes for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism featuring a rat, an antisemitic trope, claims he "would never knowingly share anything antisemitic."

Douglas Murray to Arutz Sheva:

'No hierarchy of hostages, no excuse for antisemitism'

At the European Jewish Association (EJA) conference in Madrid, author and commentator Douglas Murray delivered a powerful defense of Israel's right to self-defense and condemned what he called the 'triple standard' applied to the Jewish state.

Majority of US Jews say Trump fueling, not fighting, antisemitism

Half of American Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds.

Ontario:

Antisemitic assailant sentenced after vile attack on Jews

Vaughan, Ontario man sentenced to one year in jail and two years’ probation after assaulting a Jewish couple in a hate-motivated attack while they walked home from synagogue. Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center welcomes the sentence.

Outrage:

BBC host shares anti-Zionist post with rat illustration

BBC host Gary Lineker deletes Instagram post featuring a rat emoji alongside an anti-Zionist video, after backlash from Jewish groups who call for his dismissal from the British broadcaster.

First in major US city

NYC creates office dedicated to fighting antisemitism

Mayor Eric Adams launches the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, the first of its kind in any major US city, to address a dramatic rise in antisemitic hate crimes.

European Jewish leaders: Inaction on antisemitism 'unforgivable'

At EJA conference in Madrid, leaders adopt sweeping action plan and warn: European democracies are at risk if governments continue to ignore rising hate.

Oklahoma Governor signs landmark antisemitism bills into law

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs two bills into law adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, requiring public schools to incorporate it into conduct codes and training.