Swastika

Antisemitic hate crimes in NY surge by 182% in January 2026 compared to previous year

NYPD figures show antisemitic hate crimes surged in New York City in January, with Jews targeted in the majority of reported bias incidents.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The skyline of Lower Manhattan is seen at dawn from across the Hudson River in New York City, US, October 18, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a banner during a demonstration demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in Rome, Italy, January 27, 2024. The banner reads: "Cease fire! Justice for Palestine, peace for two peoples

Italian Senate advances bill to codify IHRA definition, ban antisemitic rallies

Italy’s Senate approved the base text of a bill that would allow bans on antisemitic rallies and codify the IHRA definition into law, sparking debate over free speech and protest.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Antisemitic vandalism found at a playground in Brooklyn.

Teens arrested after allegedly spray painting dozens of swastikas on Brooklyn playground

The teens have been charged with aggravated harassment charges, and one has been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, according to the New York Police Department.

JANUARY 24, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Swastika graffited on window ofMagen David Yeshiva school in Brooklyn.

Atlanta-area mayors unite in municipal push against rising antisemitism

"We have people in our communities who are depending on us not just to lead, but to bring calm and solace to our communities and stop hate.”

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT

Kanye’s swastika shirt inspires a flurry of defiant Jewish spinoffs

The Israeli American Council is selling a version with the swastika replaced by a simple black Star of David, undercutting Yeezy’s price to land on the Jewishly meaningful price of $18

FEBRUARY 14, 2025ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA

At least three purveyors of Kanye West-inspired Jewishwear have emerged in the days following the rapper's swastika shirt brouhaha.

Nazi group marches in Cincinnati, hangs swastika flag above overpass

Local police reportedly said that "even though the demonstration was carried out without a permit, it was legal."

FEBRUARY 12, 2025ByABIGAIL RUBINSTEIN

Group of Nazi demonstrators are seen carrying flags with swastikas above an overpass in Ohio.

Two charged in Australia for displaying Nazi flags as laws toughened

Both men were charged for publicly displaying a Nazi symbol without excuse, and refused bail before their Friday court date.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

People waving Nazi swastika flags (illustrative)

Kanye West closes X account, Yeezy now sells just one product: Nazi swastika tee

He announced "I'm logging out" before closing the account, and thanked X owner Elon Musk for allowing him to rant.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER

Florida man adds swastikas to menus, changes allergy info at Disney

On menus that included a QR code, Scheuer reportedly diverted the link to websites on boycotting Israel, according to Business Insider.

JANUARY 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A float with people dressed as characters from the Walt Disney movie "Peter Pan" is seen as people attend the "Festival of Fantasy" parade at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022

Winnipeg man charged with antisemitic vandalism

Graffiti found on structures, objects, and fences in the neighborhood included antisemitic acronyms and symbols including Nazi swastikas.

JANUARY 15, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

Winnipeg Friends of Israel share image of antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika, spray painted on a community center. January 4, 2025

Canadian politicians condemn Nazi swastika graffiti on Winnipeg community center

The antisemitic vandalism at Winnipeg's Westdale Community Center was referred to as a disturbing act of hate. Officials urged unity and action to hold perpetrators accountable.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR