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Germany bans pro-Palestinian vigil at Buchenwald memorial

Authorities block planned rally at former Nazi camp site amid backlash, citing concerns over Holocaust distortion and misuse of the memorial.

Germany bans pro-Palestinian vigil at Buchenwald memorial

Man arrested for planning to firebomb anti-Israel activist

Man arrested over alleged firebomb plot targeting pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani.

Man arrested for planning to firebomb anti-Israel activist

UK:

Student who insulted a pro-Palestinian suspended from university

British student, who identifies as a 'non-Jewish Zionist,' suspended after comparing a pro-Palestinian activist’s head covering to a kitchen towel, files a lawsuit against the university.

Student who insulted a pro-Palestinian suspended from university

Jewish MP's visit canceled due to pro-Palestinian pressure

UK Prime Minister slams decision to cancel a visit by Labour MP Damian Egan to a school in his constituency last September, pleging that those who prevented it would be held accountable.

Jewish MP's visit canceled due to pro-Palestinian pressure

Israelis attacked in Crete by pro-Palestinians

Passengers on a Mano Shipping cruise were attacked while disembarking for a tour on the beach. The assailants provoked the Israelis, pushing them violently and spitting on them.

Israelis attacked in Crete by pro-Palestinians

At Olympic torch relay

Italian police block pro-Palestinian Arab protesters

Italian police stop pro-Palestinian Arab activists from disrupting the Milan Cortina Olympic torch relay in Rome, as others wave flags at La Sapienza.

Italian police block pro-Palestinian Arab protesters

Pro-Palestinian pressure:

Polish city severs ties with Ashkelon

The city of Sopot in Poland, which has been twin cities with Ashkelon for 30 years, has decided to sever ties with its Israeli partner in light of the situation in Gaza.

Polish city severs ties with Ashkelon

UK:

Six on trial for breaking into Elbit site, causing £1M in damages

Six activists accused of breaking into Elbit’s UK site and causing £1M in damage appear in court. The trial opens amid pro-Palestinian Arab protests outside the court.

Six on trial for breaking into Elbit site, causing £1M in damages

Activists scale Brandenburg Gate, arrested over Palestine banner

Six activists climb Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, light flares, and unfurl a pro-Palestinian Arab banner. Police arrest them after a 90-minute rescue operation.

Activists scale Brandenburg Gate, arrested over Palestine banner

Four detained for disrupting Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris

Four people detained after flares and clashes disrupted the Israel Philharmonic’s Paris concert. French ministers condemn the violence.

Four detained for disrupting Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris

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Kamala Harris disrupted by anti-Israel protesters in Seattle

Former VP Harris repeatedly interrupted by anti-Israel protesters during her Seattle book event. Demonstrators chant, wave flags, and accuse her of “genocide”.

Kamala Harris disrupted by anti-Israel protesters in Seattle

London:

Pro-Palestine protest shuts down London’s Tower Bridge

Demonstrators block Tower Bridge, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans, coinciding with 2nd anniversary of Hamas’s October 7th massacre in Israel.

Pro-Palestine protest shuts down London’s Tower Bridge

During Yom Kippur:

Pro-Palestinian graffiti sprayed on Ashdod sports hall

'Viva Palestine' spray-painted on wall of Ashdod sports facility during Yom Kippur; authorities investigating.

Pro-Palestinian graffiti sprayed on Ashdod sports hall

Over Gaza war

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Kamala Harris book tour

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s NYC book tour launch disrupted by anti-Israel protesters, prompting her to address the situation in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Kamala Harris book tour

'A disgrace to Spain'

Sa'ar blasts Spanish PM for inciting pro-Palestinian rioters

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemns Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez for celebrating anti-Israel protests. The pro-Palestinian Arab mob's actions, lauded by Sanchez, force the cancellation of the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Sa'ar blasts Spanish PM for inciting pro-Palestinian rioters

Anti-Israel protester causes crash at Vuelta

Pro-Palestinian protester causes a crash during Vuelta a España’s Stage 15, as tensions over Gaza spill into the race.

Anti-Israel protester causes crash at Vuelta

Spain:

Anti-Israel protesters target Israeli cycling team

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists disrupt Israel-Premier Tech at Vuelta a Espana, prompting safety concerns.

Anti-Israel protesters target Israeli cycling team

Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews

Close to 100,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators took part in a rally in Sydney that displayed antisemitic elements. Participants chanted slogans against Jews and Israel.

Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews

Over Gaza protest

Columbia expels, suspends students

Columbia University issues mass suspensions, expulsions, and other penalties for students involved in a pro-Palestinian Arab protest in May.

Columbia expels, suspends students

Palestine Action terror proscription upheld by UK High Court

UK High Court judge upholds the government's ban on Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, effective Friday.

Palestine Action terror proscription upheld by UK High Court

Palestine Action designated a terrorist organization by UK MPs

UK Members of Parliament overwhelmingly vote to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, with the order set to become law soon. The move criminalizes support for the group and follows incidents like the spray-painting of RAF planes.

Palestine Action designated a terrorist organization by UK MPs

Terror charges weighed

UK police nab four after airbase vandalism

British counter-terrorism police arrest four individuals linked to a pro-Palestinian Arab protest at an English airbase where military planes were vandalized.

UK police nab four after airbase vandalism

Court approves:

Pro-Palestinian activist can attend Columbia graduation

Federal judge rules that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Arab activist and Columbia University student, can attend his graduation on May 21 despite Trump administration efforts to deport him.

Pro-Palestinian activist can attend Columbia graduation

At pro-Hamas rally

North Carolina man gets probation for US flag burning

Michael Snow, Jr. of Durham, N.C., sentenced to four months of probation and 40 hours of community service for burning a US flag during a pro-Hamas protest in Washington, D.C. last July.

North Carolina man gets probation for US flag burning

Campus antisemitism:

Judge halts deportation of organizer of Columbia protests

Federal judge in New York temporarily blocks the deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent figure in Columbia’s student-led protests against Israel, who will remain in detention until a hearing on Wednesday.

Judge halts deportation of organizer of Columbia protests

Columbia University:

Barnard College expels student for pro-Palestinian Arab protest

Barnard College expels student who took part in anti-Israel protest encampment at Columbia University in April of 2024.

Barnard College expels student for pro-Palestinian Arab protest

‘Are you kidding me?’

British journalist floored by activist’s Hamas 'kindness' claims

Pro-Palestinian Arab activist Yvonne Ridley cites Hamas' "goody bags" that were given to freed hostages as examples of Hamas' kindness. Journalist Julia Hartley-Brewer: The hostages must have had a wonderful time at that holiday camp that Hamas ran for them for the last 16 months.

British journalist floored by activist’s Hamas 'kindness' claims

Judge rules:

Cooper Union must face lawsuit over alleged antisemitism

Federal judge in Manhattan rules that Cooper Union College must face a lawsuit alleging it failed to protect Jewish students who sought refuge in a library from pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators in October of 2023.

Cooper Union must face lawsuit over alleged antisemitism

University of Michigan:

Pro-Palestinian student organization suspended for two years

University of Michigan suspends Students Allied for Freedom and Equality for two years over protests calling for divestment from companies linked to Israel.

Pro-Palestinian student organization suspended for two years

New York:

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Diaspora Affairs Ministry warns:

Pro-Palestinian protest planned for Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism warns about pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrations planned for Tuesday in both Madrid and London.

Pro-Palestinian protest planned for Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Anti-Israel org. files complaint against Israeli in Sweden

Anti-Israel Hind Rajab Foundation says it filed a complaint against an IDF soldier who is visiting Sweden, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Anti-Israel org. files complaint against Israeli in Sweden

Anti-Israel protesters in NY:

'We don’t want no Zionists here'

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators gather outside NYU Tisch Hospital, demand release of Gaza doctor arrested by IDF over Hamas ties, while chanting slogans against Israel and holding signs with anti-Israel messages.

'We don’t want no Zionists here'

American Airlines:

Passenger argues with flight attendant over Palestinian pin

Jewish American Airlines passenger has heated argument with flight attendant for wearing pro-Palestinian pin, against company regulations.

Passenger argues with flight attendant over Palestinian pin

'Look me in the eye'

Watch: Freed hostage challenges UCLA protest leader

Newly published video from event held last June in Los Angeles shows Moran Stela Yanai, who was kidnapped by Hamas and released 54 days later, directly addressing pro-Palestinian Arab activist Aidan Dewolf.

Watch: Freed hostage challenges UCLA protest leader

Britain:

Anti-Israel activists steal busts of Israel's first President

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists from Palestine Action group steal two busts of Israel’s first President, Chaim Weizmann, from Manchester University, citing his involvement in the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

Anti-Israel activists steal busts of Israel's first President

'You’re a war criminal'

Harris heckled twice during election rallies

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee twice heckled by anti-Israel protesters during campaign rallies in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. In the second incident, a heckler referred to her as a war criminal.

Harris heckled twice during election rallies

Second time in two weeks

New York Democrat's office vandalized by pro-Palestinians

Red paint and the words “Free Gaza” painted on the outer section of the office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat. A group of lawmakers, including two members of The Squad, condemn the vandalism.

New York Democrat's office vandalized by pro-Palestinians

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Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Todd Richman, co-founder of Democratic Majority of Israel, attacked and beaten by pro-Hamas protesters in Manhattan as he walks down the street holding an Israeli flag.

Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

'I love Hezbollah'

Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab activists stage demonstration through London, some of them carry banners with pro-Hezbollah wording.

Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners

Australia:

Woman charged over Hezbollah flags flown at protest

19-year-old woman charged after an investigation into Hezbollah flags flown at a Sydney demonstration. Australia in 2021 listed all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Woman charged over Hezbollah flags flown at protest

House Committee:

'Harvard failed to discipline most anti-Israel protesters'

House Committee on Education and the Workforce says Harvard "failed their Jewish students and faculty".

'Harvard failed to discipline most anti-Israel protesters'

Court in Germany:

Slogan 'From the river to the sea' is illegal

The Court of Administrative Affairs in Dusseldorf approves the decision of the city police that the anti-Israel slogan is prohibited and illegal.

Slogan 'From the river to the sea' is illegal

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Protesters chant 'long live the intifada' at Harvard

Anti-Israel protesters donning keffiyehs march through Harvard University, waving PLO flags and chanting “Long live the intifada” and “Globalize the intifada”.

Protesters chant 'long live the intifada' at Harvard

During anti-Israel protest

Greta Thunberg detained in Denmark

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg among six people detained during demonstration against University of Copenhagen for cooperating with Israeli universities.

Greta Thunberg detained in Denmark

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel protesters target Hillary Clinton's course

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters at Columbia University stage sit-in at the Institute of Global Politics in the School of International and Public Affairs, where former Secretary of State is teaching a course.

Anti-Israel protesters target Hillary Clinton's course

Harris to anti-Israel heckler:

'We are working around the clock on hostage deal'

US Vice President responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protester who heckled her at rally in Georgia: The president and I are working around the clock, we have got to get a hostage deal done and a ceasefire deal done now.

'We are working around the clock on hostage deal'

'Racist go home!'

Anti-Israel protesters confront Vivek Ramaswamy in Chicago

Anti-Israel protesters swarm former Republican presidential primary candidate blocks from DNC, tell him he has no right to be there unless he calls out Israel over “genocide” in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protesters confront Vivek Ramaswamy in Chicago

Columbia University:

Most students suspended over anti-Israel protests will return

Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action for participating in pro-Palestinian Arab are expected to return to campus soon.

Most students suspended over anti-Israel protests will return

Chicago:

Anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate outside Israeli Consulate

Anti-Israel protesters gather in front of the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago. Three arrested after clashing with police.

Anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate outside Israeli Consulate

Democratic National Convention:

Anti-Israel protesters breach fence, four arrested

A few thousand protesters march toward the site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as Biden arrives, refer to him as “Genocide Joe”.

Anti-Israel protesters breach fence, four arrested

San Francisco:

Anti-Israel protesters charged after blocking Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco prosecutors charge 26 protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge for hours in April to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protesters charged after blocking Golden Gate Bridge

Los Angeles:

Anti-Israel protesters block highway, 9 arrested

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly shut down 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles during rush hour, bringing traffic to a standstill.

Anti-Israel protesters block highway, 9 arrested

Campus antisemitism:

Sanctions against 6 University of Georgia students upheld

University of Georgia announces that six students who were arrested during an April 29 protest against the Israel-Hamas war will remain suspended through the fall semester.

Sanctions against 6 University of Georgia students upheld

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Harris fires back at anti-Israel protesters

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters accuse Harris of supporting genocide in Gaza. She fires back: If you want Donald Trump to win then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking.

Harris fires back at anti-Israel protesters

The second time in a month

Statue of Anne Frank defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti

Base of the statue of Anne Frank spray-painted with the slogan "Free Gaza", while the girl's hands painted with the same blood-red color.

Statue of Anne Frank defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti

Over anti-Israel encampment:

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against University of Windsor

B'nai Brith Canada asks Ontario Government to investigate potentially discriminatory aspects of a deal made by the University of Windsor to end an anti-Israel encampment on its campus.

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against University of Windsor

Due to escalation:

Anti-Israel encampment at McGill University removed

McGill University in Montreal says an escalation of security issues and violence left it with no choice but to order the dismantlement of pro-Palestinian Arab encampment that was taken down on Wednesday.

Anti-Israel encampment at McGill University removed

Canada:

U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters

Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment in Montreal

Police clear protesters from pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at Square Victoria in downtown Montreal. 18-year-old man arrested.

Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment in Montreal