antisemitism

The man who killed Paul Kessler was sentenced to 365 days in county jail for a deadly 2023 assault during a pro-Israel rally. The sentence is described as lenient.

A majority of U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 30% reporting physical assault, harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish identity in the past year, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey highlights increased antisemitism concerns amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel-U.S. alliance.

An AP-NORC poll found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. experienced physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. Many feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with increased violence and protests linked to the Gaza war and eroding bipartisan support for Israel.

An AP-NORC poll reveals that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting physical assault, verbal abuse, or harassment due to their Jewish identity in the past year. The survey highlights increased vulnerability amid eroding bipartisan support for Israel and internal Jewish community divides over antisemitism definitions.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that many Jewish adults in the U.S. feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting harassment or assault related to their Jewish identity. The survey highlights increased antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel alliance.

An AP-NORC poll found that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting experiences of physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. The survey highlights increased concerns about antisemitism and safety amid growing U.S. criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

Dr. Shimon Blau, an independent candidate, submitted over 1,500 voter signatures to qualify for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District ballot, challenging Democratic candidate Melat Kiros. Blau alleges Kiros’s campaign is antisemitic, citing her criticism of Israel and refusal to label the Boulder firebombing as antisemitic, though Kiros emphasizes anti-Zionism differs from antisemitism. The Secretary of State will verify signatures by July 30.

A Methodist preacher is challenging the UK government's use of the IHRA antisemitism definition after being removed from a charity trusteeship over a Facebook post calling Israel an apartheid state. The preacher argues the definition is misused to suppress criticism of Israeli policies, violating her rights to free expression and association.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that 63% of Jewish adults in the U.S. view antisemitism as a serious problem, with few believing either political party supports Jewish people effectively. Many Jewish Americans, including self-identified Democrats, feel isolated due to criticism of Israel and antisemitism, with 41% saying the Democratic Party supports the Jewish community poorly.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that 63% of Jewish Americans view antisemitism as a serious problem, with most feeling unsupported by political leaders. Many Jewish adults, including diehard Democrats like Yahm Levin, report discomfort expressing their Jewish identity in leftist circles due to criticism of Israel.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that 63% of Jewish Americans view antisemitism as a serious problem, with most feeling unsupported by political leaders. Only 15% believe the Democratic Party supports Jewish people well, while half of Jewish adults say Donald Trump and Republicans do not support them effectively.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that 63% of Jewish adults in the U.S. view antisemitism as a serious problem, with most feeling unsupported by political leaders. Only 15% believe the Democratic Party supports Jewish people well, while half say former President Donald Trump and Republicans do not support them effectively. Many Jewish Americans, including Democrats, report feeling isolated due to political divisions over Israel.

Rep. Becca Balint described a House Democratic colleague dismissing antisemitism by claiming 'all the Jews are rich.' Jewish Democrats, including Balint, express concerns about rising antisemitism and being excluded for supporting Israel, while advocating for a two-state solution and Palestinian rights.

Rahm Emanuel is considering a 2028 presidential run as a Democrat but faces criticism for appealing to an antisemitic faction within his party. The article describes his strategy as 'beyond-despicable.'

A new AP-NORC poll highlights sharp divides among U.S. Jews over Israel's actions in Gaza, with religious Jews more likely to support Israel than secular Jews. About 70% of Jewish adults identify as religiously affiliated, while 30% are secular or unaffiliated, with the latter group more critical of Israel's military operations. The survey also notes that 40% of secular Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, compared to 25% of religious Jews who see its operations as justified.

Activists criticize the French government's plan against racism, antisemitism, and discrimination as insufficiently ambitious. Aurore Bergé is the minister responsible for gender equality and fighting discrimination.

YouTube has decided a video falsely claiming a Sydney massacre survivor was a 'crisis actor' can remain online, according to a Google executive testifying at an Australian government inquiry. The inquiry is examining antisemitism and the December attack on a Sydney Hanukkah event that killed 15 people.

WA human rights commissioner Luc Jasmin resigned amid antisemitism claims. He was accused of stating Jewish people 'always crying,' which led to heavy criticism, and he later apologized.

A US training program led by two academics from Harvard and Fordham University aims to address antisemitism in the psychology field and improve care for Jewish patients amid accusations of prejudice in mental health care.

A psychological study found that progressive Americans, unlike conservatives, are more likely to view prejudiced individuals favorably when antisemitism is framed as criticism of Israel, particularly in the context of Gaza or Palestinian rights. The research highlights how progressive attitudes may inadvertently tolerate antisemitic expressions under specific justifications.

A survey by CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center found that 57% of Jewish Americans experienced antisemitism in the past year, leading many to conceal their identities due to rising hostility.

Scott Wiener was excluded from the Trans March, with opponents citing his policies but the article attributing the exclusion to antisemitism due to his Jewish identity. The article claims San Francisco’s left is facing a growing antisemitism problem.

A California city led by Mayor Eduardo Martinez became a focal point for debates over Israel's war in Gaza and antisemitism after passing a ceasefire resolution. Jewish residents and leaders criticized the resolution, arguing it blurred legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitic rhetoric, particularly following Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. Martinez later participated in a pro-Palestine conference where he wore a hat with 'DD TT IDF' and compared his childhood bullying to Palestinian struggles.

A report claims that humanitarian NGOs exaggerated Gaza's suffering to raise funds and downplayed antisemitism allegations. The findings, based on a survey of current and former NGO staff by a new advocacy group, accuse these organizations of bias and promoting a pro-Palestinian narrative regarding the Gaza war.

Socialist Colorado congressional candidate Melat Kiros blamed Israel's actions in the Middle East for inspiring attacks on Jewish people, including a firebombing at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder in 2025. Kiros, who recently won her primary, agreed to discuss concerns with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who criticized her hesitance to label the Boulder attack as antisemitic.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser criticized Melat Kiros for hesitating to label the firebombing of a pro-Israel rally as antisemitic. Kiros stated she could not determine the perpetrator's intent but emphasized the loss of innocent lives, while Weiser called the attack a hate crime and expressed concern over the lack of acknowledgment.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests for appointing bishops without papal consent and rejecting reforms aimed at improving Jewish relations. The sect denies accusations of antisemitism despite its rejection of these reforms.

Israeli children, many affected by trauma from the 1,000-day war, begin summer break amid disrupted education and ongoing societal tensions. Parents hope for normalcy as kids face challenges like school closures and antisemitism, with some planning international travel.

New York City passed a law requiring a police report on protecting educational facilities, which is part of a 5-point plan to combat antisemitism, following anti-Israel protests. The measure applies to schools but not colleges.

Melat Kiros, a Colorado congressional hopeful, downplayed concerns about a firebombing at a Jewish community rally in Boulder being antisemitic and described the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks as 'inevitable.'

A Jewish Federations of North America study found that 58% of Jews in small communities feel invalidated after voicing antisemitism concerns, a rate 10% higher than the overall Jewish population across North America.

A man accused of vandalizing a San Francisco church earlier this year was under home detention when a fire broke out at the same church. The incident involves antisemitic defacement.

US Jewish and LGBTQ groups have condemned harassment faced by Jewish politician Scott Wiener at a trans event, where a gay congressional candidate was targeted by anti-Zionists. The incident has heightened tensions on the left regarding Israel and antisemitism.

Georgie Purcell is facing antisemitic and misogynistic abuse linked to her Jewish partner, as discussed in a royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. The inquiry highlights online hate speech, with data showing factual reports rapidly turning into conspiracy theories and spikes in antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate following the Bondi terror attack.

Mamdani reiterates he cannot express support for Israel as a Jewish state. New York City mayor condemns rising antisemitism and criticizes a coffee shop for refunding a pro-Israel congressman labeled a 'genocide enabler'.

A prominent Jewish family received approximately 1,500 threats in a single month, and an inquiry into antisemitism is underway.

Reichman University welcomed Italian Ambassador Luca Ferrari and journalist Maurizio Molinari, during which students discussed AI, democracy, antisemitism, and Italy-Israel relations. The event was sponsored content.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin condemned an antisemitic hate crime on the Upper East Side after a swastika was scrawled on a Tesla sedan. The incident, discovered on June 26, occurred near East 85th Street and 1st Avenue, with an Israeli flag found inside the vehicle. The NYPD is investigating the hate crime as part of a broader rise in antisemitic incidents in New York.

A vandal carved a swastika into the hood of a parked car on the Upper East Side, an act being investigated as antisemitic hate crime. The car had an Israeli flag displayed in the back seat, and the 56-year-old owner discovered the vandalism on Friday.

Over 700 pro-Israel rabbis signed an open letter demanding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for calling the pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac 'monsters.' Mamdani defended his remarks by stating he was quoting Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci to describe the 'status quo' in Palestine.