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Iran operating antisemitic terror networks across Europe

The Times reveals Iranian intelligence is recruiting operatives across Europe to carry out attacks on Jewish targets, with at least 20 plots foiled in the past year, according to British security officials.

Iran operating antisemitic terror networks across Europe

Holocaust memorial vandalized in Italy, Israel condemns

Israel’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the vandalism of Holocaust memorial “stumbling stones" in Turin, describing the act as moral depravity driven by pure hatred.

Holocaust memorial vandalized in Italy, Israel condemns

Online hate wave over Sesame Street tribute to Jewish heritage

A simple Sesame Street tribute for American Jewish Heritage Month became the scene of a toxic confrontation online after the program's official account reposted a clip, prompting a surge of antisemitic comments and counter-support.

Online hate wave over Sesame Street tribute to Jewish heritage

The pathology of Jewish anti-Zionism

When dissent becomes a strategy of communal self-erasure and double standards, it becomes pathology. Opinion.

The pathology of Jewish anti-Zionism

NY:

Poll shows minority of NYC Jewish voters approve of Mamdani

A new poll finds just 32% of Jewish voters rate Mayor Zohran Mamdani positively, while most express concern over rising antisemitism in New York City.

Poll shows minority of NYC Jewish voters approve of Mamdani

Toronto:

Jewish community targeted in assault using replica firearm

Toronto Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a blue SUV linked to a suspected hate-motivated assault on visibly Jewish individuals in North York.

Jewish community targeted in assault using replica firearm

Masked students 'seize' Belgian university

Pro-Palestinian students, who covered their faces with keffiyehs, demand that the university impose a full academic boycott on Israel.

Masked students 'seize' Belgian university

Antisemitism: The canary in the coal mine of British civilization

Samuel Hayek, president of the Jewish National Fund, shocked England by saying: “Jews have no future in the United Kingdom," Not only Jews, but Western civilizatiion. Opinion.

Antisemitism: The canary in the coal mine of British civilization

North Macedonia:

Police say failed arson on synagogue was tied to ISIS

North Macedonian authorities arrest seven suspects and charge two with terrorism after an Islamic State group-linked arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje.

Police say failed arson on synagogue was tied to ISIS

Golders Green:

Man charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men

Man, 45, charged in court with attempted murder after stabbing two men in Golders Green; Metropolitan Police say incident is being treated as terrorism-related.

Man charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men

US mayors gather to combat antisemitism

As US turns 250, mayors from across country get crash course in Jewish culture and history at kickoff event for Jewish American Heritage Month.

US mayors gather to combat antisemitism

NH lawmaker faces probe over ‘final solution’ remark

NH lawmaker reprimanded for ‘final solution’ joke aimed at Jewish colleague says he will not apologize.

NH lawmaker faces probe over ‘final solution’ remark

Over antisemitic posts

Two Green Party candidates arrested in UK

Two Green Party candidates in Britain arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred after allegedly posting a series of antisemitic comments on social media.

Two Green Party candidates arrested in UK

Sa’ar blasts UK:

'Antisemitic marches are incitement, not free speech'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes the UK government for failing to combat rising antisemitism, calling on Britain to ban anti-Israel incitement and chants like “Globalize the Intifada".

'Antisemitic marches are incitement, not free speech'

Keir Starmer

UK government 'taking immediate action' after London stabbing

British PM says the stabbing of 2 Jews in London was not an 'isolated incident' but followed other attacks on Jews.

UK government 'taking immediate action' after London stabbing

Polar opposites agree on the Jews

Antisemitism is perhaps the last acceptable prejudice, embraced alike by both right and left, religious and secular, Christian and Muslim. Op-ed.

Polar opposites agree on the Jews

Commission report reveals:

Australian police were warned ahead of massacre

Local security group warned New South Wales police of 'high' risk to local Jewish community, interim report reveals.

Australian police were warned ahead of massacre

Iran-linked group claims London stabbing

Diaspora Ministry warns attack in Jewish neighborhood reflects growing threat from Iran-backed network targeting Jews across Europe.

Iran-linked group claims London stabbing

Jewish man assaulted outside LA synagogue

A Jewish man was attacked outside a synagogue in Los Angeles in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.

Jewish man assaulted outside LA synagogue

London attacker is a Somali-born British national, police say

London Metropolitan Police say suspect in the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green is a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia, He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.

London attacker is a Somali-born British national, police say

Victims of London stabbing attack: Shilome Rand and Moshe Shine

The condition of both victims has stabilized. The Jewish community in London is in shock: “We no longer feel safe here."

Victims of London stabbing attack: Shilome Rand and Moshe Shine

Starmer

'It's our job to deal with roots of antisemitism'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds COBR meeting after Golders Green stabbing attack, notes that the Jewish community feels 'exposed and vulnerable.'

'It's our job to deal with roots of antisemitism'

Two Jews stabbed outside London synagogue

Two injured in stabbing near Golders Green synagogue, stabber reported arrested.

Two Jews stabbed outside London synagogue

Antisemitism surges in Canada with 6,800 incidents in 2025

B’nai Brith report documents 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, highlighting sharp rise, online surge, and growing concerns nationwide.

Antisemitism surges in Canada with 6,800 incidents in 2025

London stabbing

'Incitement against Jews leads to bloodshed'

World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls on UK leaders to eradicate antisemitic incitement, following the stabbing of 2 haredim in Golders Green.

'Incitement against Jews leads to bloodshed'

Twice In A Week:

President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again

Ron Dekel, president of the Union of Jewish Students in Germany, was attacked twice within a week in Berlin, including near a synagogue, after he filmed harassment against him.

President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again

US to deny green cards over ‘antisemitic’ views

Trump administration to deny green cards to applicants with record of anti-Israel speech.

US to deny green cards over ‘antisemitic’ views

US soldier arrested over synagogue mass shooting threat

US soldier charged for threatening to ‘kill every single Jew’ inside of a synagogue.

US soldier arrested over synagogue mass shooting threat

Bondi Beach victims:

Concert canceled after Greek choir refuses to perform with Jews

A Sydney benefit concert for Bondi Beach attack victims was canceled after a Greek choir voted not to perform with a Jewish choir, citing political objections and safety concerns.

Concert canceled after Greek choir refuses to perform with Jews

Investigation

Photo of WHCD shooter in IDF shirt is AI

Widely shared image of would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen wearing an IDF t-shirt is an AI forgery used to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, New York Post and Storyful investigation finds.

Photo of WHCD shooter in IDF shirt is AI

Toronto Judaica shop hit by rock in latest antisemitic attack

Toronto Judaica shop hit by a rock for the third time, as police probe hate motives amid rising antisemitic incidents in the city.

Toronto Judaica shop hit by rock in latest antisemitic attack

Brooklyn

3 Jews assaulted by man wearing Iran shirt

A man wearing a shirt with the Iranian flag assaulted 3 people in the Williamsburg neighborhood while shouting antisemitic comments.

3 Jews assaulted by man wearing Iran shirt

Father, son arrested after swastika probe uncovers explosives

Long Island father and teen son arrested after investigation into swastika drawn in school bathroom.

Father, son arrested after swastika probe uncovers explosives

Backlash after antisemitic content in California voter guide

California Jewish groups decry antisemitic conspiracy theories printed in governor’s race voter guide.

Backlash after antisemitic content in California voter guide

650 years later:

Major Belgian church acknowledges historic injustice

Ancient stained-glass windows depicting a 1370 blood libel was removed at a ceremony in the Saint Michael Cathedral in Brussels, attended by hundreds as well as the Chief Rabbi of Belgium.

Major Belgian church acknowledges historic injustice

North of Toronto

Police hunt suspect after assault at Orthodox synagogue

Police are searching for a suspect after an alleged hate-motivated assault at the Sephardic Kehila Centre in Thornhill, just north of Toronto. The victim was not injured.

Police hunt suspect after assault at Orthodox synagogue

German funding against antisemitism misappropriated

Berlin's culture minister resigned after accusations of irregularities in the distribution of €2.6 million in public funds intended to combat antisemitism.

German funding against antisemitism misappropriated

Amid antisemitism surge

Starmer pledges move against IRGC

British Prime Minister pledges July legislation against IRGC after synagogue arson, amid rising antisemitism and Jewish security fears.

Starmer pledges move against IRGC

Mamdani vetoes protest buffer zone bill tied to campus unrest

Mayor Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest buffer zone bill, drawing criticism from Jewish groups.

Mamdani vetoes protest buffer zone bill tied to campus unrest

Missouri:

Governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition

Missouri governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition for schools and colleges, aimed at strengthening protections against bias.

Governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition

“Like Germany in 1935"

‘Jews & animals’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

The Villa Hotel sparked international outrage after displaying an antisemitic sign. Israel’s ambassador intervened with local authorities, and a criminal investigation was opened.

‘Jews & animals’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

Hungarian-Israeli technology monitors billions of posts and exposes the vast scale of hatred across the continent.

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

Jewish leaders urge Congress action on antisemitism

Advocates from communities hit by violent incidents call for increased security funding and new legislation to protect synagogues and faith institutions across the US.

Jewish leaders urge Congress action on antisemitism

When gentiles suffer antisemitism

People often wonder how they would have acted had they been alive during the Holocaust. Many non-Jews seem to be failing that test today, but some have passed with flying colors and are willing to pay the price. Opinion.

When gentiles suffer antisemitism

Shocking:

Polish politician publishes picture of Netanyahu as Hitler

A Polish politician posted an image of Netanyahu depicted as Hitler, alongside a post filled with incitement against Israel.

Polish politician publishes picture of Netanyahu as Hitler

Outrage after Israel event flyers vandalized

Israeli Culture Club flyers ended up in a urinal. Now the school board president is facing calls to resign.

Outrage after Israel event flyers vandalized

Hate crime probed

Britain: Arson attack targets Jewish shop in Watford

Hertfordshire Police are treating a fire at a Jewish-owned shop in Watford as a religiously aggravated hate crime. A door was set alight and graffiti was left on the building.

Britain: Arson attack targets Jewish shop in Watford

UK

8 arrested in arson attacks targeting Jewish sites

UK police counterterrorism unit arrests eight suspects as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks in London.

8 arrested in arson attacks targeting Jewish sites

Sa'ar slams Polish FM over “defamatory" accusations against IDF

Sa'ar and Sikorski trade barbs over IDF conduct, war crimes claims, and antisemitism, as both sides sharply defend their positions.

Sa'ar slams Polish FM over “defamatory" accusations against IDF

Interview:

Low point in Israel's status in US

What brought Israel to its current low point in US public relations and can it be fixed? Former Israeli Consul in LA Yaki Dayan analyzes the reasons and is convinced that there is a way and we must take action now.

Low point in Israel's status in US

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

A string of firebombings targeting London's Jewish institutions rattles Britain’s Jewish community. 'We cannot, and must not, wait before we understand just how dangerous this moment is for all of our society,' says Chief Rabbi Mirvis.

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

Sen. Fetterman:

'Democratic Party definitely has a problem with antisemitism'

Pro-Israel Democrat Sen. John Fetterman says the Democratic Party “definitely" has a problem with antisemitism, citing a Maine candidate with a Nazi-linked tattoo and the party’s embrace of a Hamas cheerleader.

'Democratic Party definitely has a problem with antisemitism'

British police investigating:

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

Counterterror police probe suspected Iranian proxy links as a series of arson attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish-linked sites shake north London

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

“Stolen house & baby"

The innocent photo that became a global incitement campaign

Media personality Elchanan Shkolnik found himself at the center of a modern blood libel after an innocent post he shared on X “exploded" among hostile audiences worldwide.

The innocent photo that became a global incitement campaign

Jewish businesses set on fire in London

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after Jewish businesses were set on fire on Friday night in Hendon, a Jewish area in northwest London. An Islamist group claimed responsibility.

Jewish businesses set on fire in London

French court: Nanny poisoning case not antisemitic

French appeals court rejects antisemitism charge in poisoning of Jewish family by nanny.

French court: Nanny poisoning case not antisemitic

Antisemitism and Antizionism:

Bywords for ressentiment

The intensity of the frenzy is not proportional to Israel’s misdeeds; it is directly proportional to Israel’s success.Opinion.

Bywords for ressentiment

Kanye West concert cancelled in Poland over antisemitic remarks

A planned concert by US rapper Kanye West at Poland's Silesian Stadium in Chorzów has been cancelled following government pressure and condemnation of his antisemitic comments.

Kanye West concert cancelled in Poland over antisemitic remarks

London:

Islamist group claims attacks on Iran Int'l TV and Jewish sites

British police investigating claim by Islamist group that it is responsible for attempted incendiary attack near Iran International’s London studios, as well as attacks on north London synagogue and Jewish ambulances.

Islamist group claims attacks on Iran Int'l TV and Jewish sites

A vote for survival:

European Jewish leaders support protected status

'When it becomes normal that Jews are attacked in the streets, that communities live behind security barriers, and when students are forced to hide their identity, it’s time for a new set of rules,' EJA Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin says.

European Jewish leaders support protected status