Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

Thousands rally for release from prison of PLFP terrorist linked to murder of Israeli diplomat

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese terrorist, has served 40 years for the killing of two diplomats.

The last Nazi hunter’s new battle: Efraim Zuroff on life after the Simon Wiesenthal Center

Veteran Nazi hunter Efraim Zuroff talks his long career and new ongoing battle: Fighting Holocaust distortion.

Germany left-wing 'Die Linke' Berlin party sees wave of resignations over antisemitism

The Berlin faction of the left-wing party faced a wave of high-ranking resignations after it failed to pass a resolution against antisemitism and celebrations of October 7.

11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at U of Minnesota for occupying and damaging building

The protest is the latest bout of campus activism to result in arrests during a new wave of anti-Israel activity this fall.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
23/10/2024

Jewish Park Slope Food Coop members file complaint alleging antisemitic, anti-Israel harassment

The members filed the complaint on Oct. 7, the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack, and say the instances it includes remain unaddressed.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
22/10/2024

Mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel

“Upon personal reflection and following many private conversations I have had with our Jewish neighbors, I have come to the conclusion that my vote on the divestment was wrong,” the mayor said.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
22/10/2024

German states open to revoking dual nationality of citizens committing antisemitic crimes

Six of Germany's sixteen federal states would be open to amending the existing citizenship law.

Islamic Republic TV targets the Combat Antisemitism Movement

"It’s all part of the covert Zionist regime network," claims official Iranian-funded TV in a recent episode of “Palestine Declassified.”

German politician resigns from the Left Party over handling of antisemitism

Quade’s resignation from Die Linke underscores internal divisions within the party, particularly on issues related to international conflicts and antisemitism.

Reporter who celebrated October 7 to speak at Global Peace and Unity festival

The ITV reporter described the Hamas attack on Israel as a 'moment of triumph' in an Instagram post following the massacre.

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