Antizionism

Navigating modern perceptions: What Zionism truly means to me - opinion

Zionism means more than politics - it’s identity, home, and belonging in Israel.

|ByBRIAN BLUM
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.
A view of the dome of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, September 19, 2025.

Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza

“It may not have started off being like that, but I believe that is what it turned into,” said Kelly, who in August 2025 cosponsored an act to withhold the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel.

|ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA
A photo shows a flag of the pro-Palestine organization 'Samidoun' during a "in solidarity with Gaza" demonstration in Duisburg, western Germany, on October 9, 2023.

Terror-linked Samidoun actively promoting terror, armed resistance in Sweden

The NGO, which referred to the October 7 attacks as a "great revolutionary event," is designated as a terrorist entity by Israel, Germany, the US, and Canada.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Jeremy Carl speaks at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington DC, Sept. 3, 2025.

Trump nominee Jeremy Carl facing Senate pushback over history of antisemitic remarks

“Jews have often loved to play the victim rather than accept that they are participants in history,” said Carl, who is seeking a top position in the US State Department.

|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Spike Lee says pro-Palestinian NBA All-Star Game outfit not meant as dig against Deni Avdija

Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and a bag strap with Palestinian flag badges. Critics claimed he specifically chose the outfit because of the presence of Israel's first All-Star Game player.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
Spike Lee at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held at the Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles.

Swiss broadcaster pulls Winter Olympic bobsleigh commentary questioning Israeli athlete's presence

The commentary on Radio Television Suisse was aired throughout one of the runs of Israelis Adam Edelman and Chen Menachem in the two-man bobsleigh event on Monday.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's four-man bobsled team.

NYC health staffer says 'one Israeli left is too many' in resurfaced antisemitic post

Achmat Akkad, who goes under the name BlackIntifada on X, called for the eradication of Israelis on the social media platform.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026ByARIELLA ROITMAN
An armed member of the US Secret Service looks on as Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in the "National March on NYC for Gaza", organized by Palestinian-led community organization Within Our Lifetime (WOL), September 23, 2025

Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring Israeli player

Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and flag badges while Irving wore a Wear the Peace "PRESS" shirt, which was "dedicated to our beloved journalists in Gaza, showing the world the truth."

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Spike Lee and John Tesh watch during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

'I heard great things': LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel

The Los Angeles Lakers forward said he heard "nothing but great things" about Israel while discussing Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in the NBA All-Star Game.

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) at Moda Center, Feb 20, 2025.

The backlash to Lebron James' praise of Israel is jarring, but predictable - comment

Lebron James was answering a question about Deni Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in an NBA All-Star Game, when he made positive comments about Israel, prompting the online criticism.

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByALEX C. MICHAEL
Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball in game four against Team Stars during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

'Genocide, baby killers': Holocaust survivor, rather than harassers, kicked out of Madrid museum

The women, who were wearing Stars of David and carrying an Israeli flag, were expelled from the Reina Sofía National Museum of Art in Madrid on Sunday for "disturbing visitors."

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
A view of the skyline of Madrid, Spain January 5, 2026.

President Isaac Herzog brings Israel’s embrace to Australian Jews as protests rage outside

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite protests, Herzog’s trip to Australia underscored Israel's solidarity with the Jewish community following the Bondi Beach massacre.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByHERB KEINON
'We are one big family, and when one Jew is hurt, all Jews feel their pain.’ President Isaac Herzog used his trip to Australia to act as Israel’s comforter-in-chief for the stricken community after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in December.

Jewish researchers say to try talking to anti-Zionist Jews

While anti-Zionists remain a minority of US Jews, the results of last week's JFNA survey show that engagement has never been more important.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City.

Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion

Ireland and Israel will face each other in September and November 2026, home and away. The FAI had requested in November 2025 that Israel be expelled from UEFA competitions.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByREUTERS
Barnot Toth of Hungary is challenged by Jack Taylor of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at on September 06, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.