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News and updates about Antisemitism

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.

European support for Israel hits record lows since 2016

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.'

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

'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.

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

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.

NYC mayoral candidate's plan to prevent antisemitic crimes

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.

'My great-grandfather’s synagogue was attacked'

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.

Paris: Four Jewish sites vandalized in a single night

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.'

'Macron wants to reward terrorists with a state’

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.

Yonkers man jailed for antisemitic assault on Jewish barber

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.

Antisemitism in France surges by 185%

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.

Those who wilfully believe the lies about Israel

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.

Man pleads guilty after threatening Jews, trying to buy guns

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.

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

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.

Silence is complicity in Hamas’ crimes

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.

Antisemitic regimes have crumbled, Israel & Jewish people prosper

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?'

Arab security guard pepper-sprays elderly Jew

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.

California lawmakers join forces to fight antisemitism in schools

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.

'Israel fights civilization's war against barbarism'

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.

'Globalize the Intifada is a pathology'

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.

Jewish boy hospitalized after antisemitic attack in London

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.

School bus driver stops bus to rant to children about Jews

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.'

Maoz blasts France: 'Colonial forefathers preaching morality?'

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.

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

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.

Prime Minister Orbán appoints envoy to combat antisemitism

Jewish tragedy did not start on October 7

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

Jewish tragedy did not start on October 7

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.

DOJ council takes on influencer who praised Washington murders

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.

'I am done with antisemitism'

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.

Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Melanie Phillips:

Blood on their hands

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

Blood on their hands

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.

'Free Palestine' is a call for genocide

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.

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

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.

Antisemitic flyers strewn near Tree of Life synagogue site

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.

Gov. Youngkin signs order to guard classrooms, fight antisemitism

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."

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

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.

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

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.

Las Vegas man sentenced for threats to Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen

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.

Joe Rogan defends Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ song

'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.

'Nakba Day' graffiti targets Jewish building in Manchester

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.

CCTV footage shows synagogue arsonists in coordinated attack

Cleveland man burns Jewish and marginalized books

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

Cleveland man burns Jewish and marginalized books

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

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

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

'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."

BBC host apologizes for sharing antisemitic post with rat graphic

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.

'No hierarchy of hostages, no excuse for antisemitism'

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

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

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

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.

Antisemitic assailant sentenced after vile attack on Jews

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.

BBC host shares anti-Zionist post with rat illustration

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.

NYC creates office dedicated to fighting antisemitism

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.

European Jewish leaders: Inaction on antisemitism 'unforgivable'

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.

Oklahoma Governor signs landmark antisemitism bills into law

Rabbi Menachem Margolin:

European governments continue to ignore the threat

EJA Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin warns that Jewish communities feel increasingly unsafe and are leaving Europe as governments continue to ignore the threat.

European governments continue to ignore the threat

Survey:

Europe facing antisemitism crisis, survey reveals

New European Jewish Association's survey reveals dramatic rise in antisemitism across Europe, with Gaza conflict and media coverage cited as major catalysts, calls on governments to take immediate action to protect Jewish communities.

Europe facing antisemitism crisis, survey reveals

German tourists violently attack Israelis in Budapest

Eight Israelis physically attacked by drunk German tourists, who also shouted antisemitic threats, 'We were attacked without any provocation, just because we are Jews.'

German tourists violently attack Israelis in Budapest

Trump antisemitism envoy to attend NYC Jerusalem conference

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, Trump's nominee for US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, will attend the Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 18 at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan.

Trump antisemitism envoy to attend NYC Jerusalem conference

80 years after WWII

7 largest Jewish communities report unprecedented antisemitism

On 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, new J7 report unveils dramatic surge in antisemitic incidents in seven largest Jewish communities outside Israel, driven by fallout from Oct. 7 atrocities.

7 largest Jewish communities report unprecedented antisemitism

Antisemitism surges to record high in 2024, CAM report warns

Far-left ideology fuels 107% global spike in antisemitic incidents, with campuses and Western democracies emerging as epicenters of hate, new data reveals.

Antisemitism surges to record high in 2024, CAM report warns

After targeting Jews

New York man charged with multiple hate crimes

Tarek Bazrouk, 20, of New York, charged with three counts of committing hate crimes after allegedly targeting Jewish protesters during anti-Israel rallies.

New York man charged with multiple hate crimes

Hate crimes in Toronto at record high, Jews main target

Toronto Police Service data shows 19% rise in hate crimes from 2023 to 2024, 203% rise since 2014. 40% of hate crimes targeted Jews.

Hate crimes in Toronto at record high, Jews main target

London:

Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

Demonstration by anti-Zionist group banned from Swiss Cottage amid fears over rising antisemitic tensions and public order disturbances.

Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

'5 Jews:'

Bowling alley workers fired for antisemitism toward Jewish teens

The screen at the Antwerp bowling alley displayed the label '5 Jews' and the kippah-wearing youths reported that the employees deliberately ignored the Jewish customers while providing services for all other customers.

Bowling alley workers fired for antisemitism toward Jewish teens

Man indicted for threatening New York City synagogue

23-year-old man indicted in Manhattan for making terroristic threats against Central Synagogue and the Jewish community, including threats to kill worshippers.

Man indicted for threatening New York City synagogue

Jewish leaders welcome

Montreal synagogue firebombing suspect denied bail

B’nai Brith Canada praises a Quebec court’s decision to keep Montreal synagogue firebombing suspect Mohamed Ilyess Akodad in custody, calling it a vital stand against antisemitic violence.

Montreal synagogue firebombing suspect denied bail