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News and updates about Antisemitism

New report:

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024

World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency for Israel, present the 2024 Antisemitism Report to Israeli President Isaac Herzog; report documents a 288% increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, peaking in April 2024.

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024

London:

70 arrested after protesters disobey police, go near synagogue

MET commander says unprecedented number of arrests made after protesters disobey instructions to stay away from the area of Central London Synagogue during protest held in spite of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

70 arrested after protesters disobey police, go near synagogue

London:

Anti-Israel protester disrupts event for Kfir Bibas' 2nd birthday

Man screams "free Palestine" at attendees of event marking the 2nd birthday of the youngest hostage held in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protester disrupts event for Kfir Bibas' 2nd birthday

Antisemitism in Australia:

Sydney home previously owned by Jewish leader vandalized

Home in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, previously owned by co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, vandalized in the latest antisemitic attack in the country.

Sydney home previously owned by Jewish leader vandalized

Ritchie Torres:

'Scandal that Gov. Hochul not even trying to combat antisemitism'

Democratic Congressman from New York criticises Gov. Kathy Hochul for failing to mention antisemitism even once in her State of the State speech and 140-page report.

'Scandal that Gov. Hochul not even trying to combat antisemitism'

Canada:

Islamist group's conference canceled after outcry

Hizb ut-Tahrir, which has been banned in many countries including the UK and Germany, cancels conference on how 'Muslims can regain their rightful position in the world' after outcry.

Islamist group's conference canceled after outcry

Albanese praises 'human rights' group with Hezbollah connection

UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese praises Hind Rajab Foundation and its demand to arrest Druze IDF General Ghassan Alian. The foundation's founder says he is proud of having 'joined the Hezbollah resistance.'

Albanese praises 'human rights' group with Hezbollah connection

Antisemitism in Canada:

Toronto-area kosher restaurant location and office broken into

Police in Toronto and in York Region investigating two incidents of graffiti, vandalism, and a break-in against a kosher restaurant and caterer.

Toronto-area kosher restaurant location and office broken into

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

'Free Gaza'

Anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on Bologna synagogue

Protesters spray-paint pro-Palestinian Arab messages on a synagogue in Bologna, Italy, during anti-government demonstrations sparked by death of a 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian man.

Anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on Bologna synagogue

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

'On 10/7 young US Jews woke up and we're not going back to sleep'

‘We want Israel to know that we're on the same team, on the same page; their fight is our fight, and our fight is their fight,' says Harvard alumnus Shabbos Kestenbaum.

'On 10/7 young US Jews woke up and we're not going back to sleep'

Jewish student leaves Montreal university after death threats

A Jewish student at Concordia University in Montreal has left his studies and returned to the United States following anti-Semitic threats on WhatsApp. The university administration has suspended the threatening student.

Jewish student leaves Montreal university after death threats

Anti-Israel activist blames Israel for California wildfires

Fatima Mousa Mohammed, who infamously went on a diatribe against Israel at her CUNY commencement speech, blames climate change directly caused by the war in Gaza for the Los Angeles wildfires.

Anti-Israel activist blames Israel for California wildfires

Second time in two days:

Synagogue in Australia defaced with swastikas

Newtown synagogue, located in Sydney’s inner west, defaced with swastikas, a day after another synagogue in a Sydney suburb was vandalized.

Synagogue in Australia defaced with swastikas

'Hitler on top'

Sydney, Australia synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Swastikas painted on exterior of the Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah, along with the message “Hitler on top.” Police investigating.

Sydney, Australia synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Citing safety concerns

Australia won't host hockey tournament featuring Israel

The decision follows the dramatic rise in antisemitic attacks across Australia and has sparked criticism from Jewish organizations.

Australia won't host hockey tournament featuring Israel

Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

US President-Elect shares video of conspiracy theorist Jeffrey Sachs criticizing Barack Obama before delivering tirade claiming the US went to war in Iraq because Netanyahu wanted it to, even though Netanyahu was not prime minister then.

Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

War in Gaza:

IDF soldier, wanted in Brazil for war crimes, returns to Israel

Yuval Vagdani, IDF soldier who was wanted in Brazil for committing war crimes in Gaza, lands in Israel: 'I won't go back there, I hope you all learn from my mistakes.'

IDF soldier, wanted in Brazil for war crimes, returns to Israel

Massachusetts man arrested for antisemitic threats

Matthew Scouras, 34, arrested for antisemitic threats, had Nazi flag, guns and ammo.

Massachusetts man arrested for antisemitic threats

“Warsaw 1943 = Gaza 2025”

Holocaust memorial in Warsaw vandalized

Umschlagplatz monument in Poland's capital sprayed with red graffiti reading “Warsaw 1943 = Gaza 2025”.

Holocaust memorial in Warsaw vandalized

London:

Jews afraid to attend synagogue due to anti-Israel protest

Leaders of the London Jewish community call on the police to keep a pro-Palestinian demonstration, planned to take place on Saturday only 500 meters from the Central Synagogue, at a safe distance.

Jews afraid to attend synagogue due to anti-Israel protest

NYPD:

Most hate crimes in 2024 targeted Jews

Antisemitic hate crimes rose 7% in 2024 over 2023 levels even as overall hate crimes fell, constituting 55% of all hate crimes committed in New York City.

Most hate crimes in 2024 targeted Jews

Barcelona:

'Community getting stronger despite challenges'

Rabbi David Libersohn, Chabad emissary in Barcelona, talks about lighting Hanukkah candles in the city's main square and other Jewish activities, alongside caution and concern about antisemitism.

'Community getting stronger despite challenges'

Anti-Jewish message spray-painted on car in Sydney, Australia

Australian PM condemns antisemitism after message calling to 'F- the Jews' painted on vehicle in latest antisemitic incident in Australia.

Anti-Jewish message spray-painted on car in Sydney, Australia

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

Ukraine:

Man arrested after damaging historic Hanukkiah in Lviv

Rabbi Mendy Gottlieb, Chabad emissary in the city, says the vandalism is "a very unusual incident that does not reflect the attitude of the residents".

Man arrested after damaging historic Hanukkiah in Lviv

Antisemitism in Ukraine:

Firebomb thrown at Chabad synagogue in Mykolaiv

The perpetrator, who was captured on security cameras, flees scene. Fire extinguished by synagogue guard. No injuries, but the building's door damaged.

Firebomb thrown at Chabad synagogue in Mykolaiv

Spain:

Israeli flag burned outside Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball game

Anti-Israel activists protest match between Gran Canaria team and Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Canary Islands, warn of provocations by "Nazi-Zionist hooligans."

Israeli flag burned outside Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball game

Auschwitz commander's grandson denounces antisemitism

Kai Höss, grandson of an Auschwitz commandant, speaks out against anti-Semitism and anti-Israel protests.

Auschwitz commander's grandson denounces antisemitism

Mizrachi Canada head:

'Israelis give Canadian Jews strength to fight back'

Rabbi Elan Mazer, CEO of Mizrachi Canada, tells Arutz Sheva the Canadian Jewish community has dealt with antisemitism as a fact of daily life since October 7, but draws strength from seeing the response of Israelis to adversity and hate.

'Israelis give Canadian Jews strength to fight back'

UK Chief Rabbi says Met failing to protect Jews

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis criticizes London police for failing to ensure that a Saturday protest planned for next month will not target local synagogues.

UK Chief Rabbi says Met failing to protect Jews

Albanese suggests supporting Israel is 'destroying the planet'

UN Special Rapporteur calls on political leaders who want to be remembered 'for something good instead of destroying the planet' to abandon Israel.

Albanese suggests supporting Israel is 'destroying the planet'

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

The call follows extensive antisemitism at an annual conference of approximately 8000 people. The association has since issued an apology.

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

Foreign Ministry to Pope Francis:

'Cruelty is holding 100 hostages for 442 days'

Pope Francis claims Israel's war against the Hamas terror group is 'cruelty, not war'; Israeli Foreign Ministry slams back: 'Israel makes extraordinary efforts to prevent harm to innocents, enough with the double standards and the singling out of the Jewish state and its people.'

'Cruelty is holding 100 hostages for 442 days'

Blaming 'ethnic Jews':

Putin claims the church is 'being tortured'

Vladimir Putin accuses ‘ethnic Jews’ of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox Church. 'They're godless people, ethnic Jews, but has anyone seen them in a synagogue? I don't think so.'

Putin claims the church is 'being tortured'

Third time in seven months

Shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls' school

Shots fired at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School around 2:30 a.m. No injuries reported. Toronto's Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force is leading the investigation, with support from the Hate Crime Unit.

Shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls' school

Diaspora Minister to Pope:

'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli wrote to the Pope to demand an explanation of the Pope's support for the Palestinian narrative.

'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'

Arizona man indicted for antisemitic threats against New Yorkers

Donovan Hall, 34, of Mesa, indicted for making threatening phone calls laced with antisemitic language and sending text messages featuring violent imagery to multiple victims.

Arizona man indicted for antisemitic threats against New Yorkers

Sa'ar:

'We decided to put Ireland in the antisemitic corner'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets dozens of influencers, opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and experts: "You can see from the statements in Ireland that they are under great pressure."

'We decided to put Ireland in the antisemitic corner'

Campus hate:

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

42-page report finds 'disturbing' avoidance of disciplinary action against students who commit antisemitc crimes by schools like Columbia University, failure to pressure schools by the Biden Administration.

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

'Vile antisemitic attack'

Canadian politicians condemn Montreal synagogue firebombing

Canadian leaders condemn firebomb attack on Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, the second time the synagogue has been attacked since October 7, 2023.

Canadian politicians condemn Montreal synagogue firebombing

Montreal synagogue firebombed for 2nd time since Oct. 7

Congregation Beth Tikvah has windows shattered and is set on fire in early morning attack after previously being firebombed in November 2023.

Montreal synagogue firebombed for 2nd time since Oct. 7

Antisemitism in Australia rises again: Swastikas on banknotes

Antisemitism expert Dr. Ran Porat comments on incident in which banknotes with swastikas were withdrawn from an ATM in Australia: "There are Hezbollah supporters here."

Antisemitism in Australia rises again: Swastikas on banknotes

Amid surge in antisemitism:

Australian state proposes ban on protests at religious venues

State government of Victoria unveils new measures to address the surge in antisemitism, including a prohibition on protests outside religious venues.

Australian state proposes ban on protests at religious venues

Appalling:

Columbia prof. who hailed October 7 to teach course on Zionism

Columbia University professor who referred to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel as “awesome” is set to teach an upcoming course on Zionism at the institution.

Columbia prof. who hailed October 7 to teach course on Zionism

Sa'ar against Ireland:

'Acting sensibly against persecutors of Israel saves lives'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar explains decision to close Israeli embassy in Ireland, says Irish govt. crossed line into 'antisemitism based on the delegitimization and dehumanization of Israel and double standards towards Israel.'

'Acting sensibly against persecutors of Israel saves lives'

An open letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

It is time for some straight talk about the Australian Government's woeful response to rampant antisemitism and its shameful treatment of Israel.

An open letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Candace Owens named Antisemite of the Year

StopAntisemitism movement announces that right-wing podcaster Candace Owens has been voted its Antisemite of the Year for 2024 for her antisemitic conspiracy theories, defense of the Nazis, and response to October 7.

Candace Owens named Antisemite of the Year

'Could have killed my baby'

Explosive thrown at rabbi pushing stroller in Melbourne

Explosive device thrown from moving vehicle, nearly striking a stroller with a baby being pushed by a rabbi on the same street on which the Adass Israel synagogue was set on fire.

Explosive thrown at rabbi pushing stroller in Melbourne

Amid antisemitism:

Switzerland preparing to ban public displays of Nazi symbols

Switzerland’s government preparing to ban public displays of the swastika and the Hitler salute in response to a rise in antisemitism since the outbreak of Israel’s war against Hamas last year.

Switzerland preparing to ban public displays of Nazi symbols

U of Michigan:

DEI official fired over purported antisemitic comments

U of Michigan fires Rachel Dawson, director of an office for multicultural initiatives, over alleged antisemitic comments made in private.

DEI official fired over purported antisemitic comments

Antisemitism in Canada:

At Limmud FSU, Jews call to 'unite in the fight against hate'

Antisemitism concerns loom large at Canadian gathering of Jews from former Soviet Union.

At Limmud FSU, Jews call to 'unite in the fight against hate'

Paris:

Six months on probation for man who wore 'anti-Jewish' jersey

Man who was photographed wearing a Manchester City jersey with the phrase "anti-Jewish" on Paris metro sentenced to a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay a €2,000 fine.

Six months on probation for man who wore 'anti-Jewish' jersey

Amsterdam soccer pogrom:

Prosecutor claims violence was not influenced by antisemitism

Prosecutors call for two years in jail for man suspected of punching and kicking Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam on November 7, but claim there was no evidence of a terrorist intent and the violence was not motivated by antisemitism.

Prosecutor claims violence was not influenced by antisemitism

Russia:

Lengthy jail sentences for rioters who targeted Jews at airport

Sentences of 8 and 9 years in prison were handed down to nine of the participants in the attempted lynching at the Dagestan airport shortly after the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

Lengthy jail sentences for rioters who targeted Jews at airport

For the third time:

Michigan: Jewish attorney targeted with antisemitic vandalism

Jewish U of Michigan official Jordan Acker targeted with pro-Palestinian vandalism at home.

Michigan: Jewish attorney targeted with antisemitic vandalism

Antisemitism in Australia:

Vandals burn car, spray anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb

Car set on fire and two properties vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb of Woollahra. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns the incident, calling it an "outrage."

Vandals burn car, spray anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb

US rabbis:

Amnesty report on Israel 'worthy of Nazi era'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents 2,500 Orthodox rabbis, rejected Amnesty International's report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza as antisemitic propaganda.

Amnesty report on Israel 'worthy of Nazi era'

Palestinian runs over Israeli man in California

Israeli man hospitalized with compound fracture in his leg after being run over by a Palestinian-Iranian man in what police are treating as a hate crime.

Palestinian runs over Israeli man in California

To combat antisemitism:

Israel creates new registration process for foreign NGOs

Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and the Struggle against Antisemitism to head inter-ministerial team that will be responsible for registering international NGOs that provide assistance for the social welfare of Palestinian Arab residents.

Israel creates new registration process for foreign NGOs