Argentina assumes presidency of IHRA, commits to fighting antisemitism
This marks the first time in its history that IHRA is crossing the equator; it is also the first time a South American country has taken on this responsibility.
Antisemitism
CAM and the African American Mayors Association launch new national fellowship
Iran’s textbooks promote violent martyrdom, normalize militarization, IMPACT-se finds
UK charges two men with spying for Iran targeting Jewish communities in London
NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding
While the Temple Israel attack prompted a heightened sense of alarm among Jewish institutions, some argue that, after years of bolstering security, there is little left to reinforce.
Azealia Banks is done with Israel, again: ‘On second thought, F*** ISRAEL’
“Israel really did us dirty [...] they actually wanted to see us face China head-to-head. Israel wants to see the petrodollar flunk. I actually HOPE Netanyahu is dead," said Banks.
Antisemitism spreading like wildfire on US college campuses, EdWorkForce finds
Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), universities receiving federal funds must end antisemitic harassment and prevent it from recurring.
World Jewish Congress; ADL gather Jewish leaders in New York amid antisemitism surge
According to the WJC, the discussion focused on the global rise in antisemitism, ongoing efforts to counter it, and the need for broader coordination among Jewish organizations and community leaders.
German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution
Andreas Büttner also said he’s had enough of what he has described as harassment from within his party, Die Linke, the successor to the Socialist Unity Party of Germany.
Maryland man who sent threatening letters to Jewish institutions sentenced to three years in prison
55-year-old Clift Seferlis of Garrett Park had pled guilty to 17 counts of mailing threatening communications and eight counts of obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs.
Silence of world leaders tantamount to support for Iran, Israeli envoy says
“This campaign is intended not only to defend Israel and the United States, but the entire free world,” Akunis said while speaking at the Anti-Defamation League’s Never Is Now Summit in New York.
Netherlands probing if Rotterdam synagogue attack has Iran link, minister says
Dutch prosecutors said on Monday that the four men suspected of causing the Rotterdam synagogue explosion had done so with terrorist intent.
Belgium deploys military personnel to protect Jewish communities amid rising antisemitic threat
The move comes one week after an Islamic Resistance-aligned terror group carried out an attack on a Liège synagogue, prompting several Belgian politicians to call for increased protection of Jews.
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released on $100K bond from Texas detention
Immigration authorities say they detained her in 2025 for overstaying her expired student visa, though her attorney said she was in the process of securing legal residence.
