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.

France won't call off Israel game after violence in Amsterdam, minister says

"France is not backing down because that would amount to giving up in the face of threats of violence and anti-Semitism", Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said in a post on X.

By REUTERS
08/11/2024

'Violence, knives, Jew-hatred:' Wilders demands action 'NOW' after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam

“Immediate, strong measures NOW. Why isn’t there an extra council of ministers? Where is the sense of urgency?” Wilders shared on X.

08/11/2024

'This is what globalize the intifada looks like': Global leaders react to Amsterdam pogrom

"In terrible historical irony, this is happening two days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht in 1938, when Nazi-sanctioned and led pogroms against Jews erupted across the German Reich."

By SARAH MOSKOWITZ , DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
08/11/2024

Masked attackers assault two Jewish students outside DePaul University of Chicago

One victim was struck in the face and body and the other victim was pushed to the ground. Both students declined medical attention.

PSG fans unveil 'Free Palestine' banner as France v Israel Paris game approaches

Paris St Germain said they had not been aware "of any plans to display such a message."

By REUTERS
07/11/2024

Harvard University must face narrowed lawsuit over campus antisemitism

Harvard spokesman Jason Newton said antisemitism has no place on campus and that the school has taken steps to support its Jewish community.

By REUTERS
06/11/2024

Troubling pattern of Holocaust minimization: Jewish stereotypes found in Irish textbooks

The report, which is the first carried out by IMPACT-se on European national curricula, identifies worrying representations of Jews and Israel.

'Hamas operative', Jewish woman charged with targeting Pittsburgh Jewish centers

Mohamad Hamad, 23, and Talya A. Lubit, 24 were charged with damaging religious property and conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States.

Holocaust memorial stolen in Germany’s Börde district amid rising antisemitic acts

This theft is part of a troubling pattern of recent Stolperstein disappearances in Germany.

I left Kansas City worried about antisemitism. What I learned in Europe gave me hope

These experiences taught me a powerful lesson: Even in situations that seem terrible, there’s always a positive outlook to take.

By ETHAN HOBBS/THE KANSAS CITY STAR/TNS
03/11/2024
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