New York brothers charged with hate crimes after allegedly stealing, burning Israeli flag
Both brothers were charged with hate crimes related to theft and criminal damage, as well as destroying evidence.
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Australia’s royal commission on antisemitism to conclude hearings after Bondi Beach attack
US Pro-Palestinian groups push to open criminal proceedings against Jerusalem Deputy Mayor
New footage shows Toronto Palestine activist calling for annihlation of Jews, police investigate
Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete
According to the reports, the villa owner warned the guests when they arrived that, due to the high fire risk, using a barbecue was completely prohibited in the area.
London man sentenced to 6.5 years for stabbing Jewish building superintendent in antisemitic attack
The 51-year-old attacker called the Jewish superintendent a "Jewish terrorist" before stabbing him in the back in July 2025.
Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year
Andrew Goretsky, senior regional director of the Anti-Defamation League in Philadelphia, said the incident was "deeply frustrating, but unfortunately not surprising."
Rashida Tlaib rally canceled at Florida venue after lawmaker calls event ‘anti-Jew’
A Florida venue canceled a planned Rashida Tlaib rally after complaints from a Jewish state lawmaker, citing security concerns and its commitment to the Jewish community.
Bronx man arrested, charged with hate crimes after disrupting NYC synagogue services
Larry Montes, 46, was charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime for the incident at Manhattan's Central Synagogue.
Some young Jews are pulling back from Jewish life over Israel discourse, study finds
A new survey shows a complex picture of young Jewish life: 39% have pulled back from some Jewish spaces, yet 75% still regularly participate in Jewish activities.
French man allegedly pulls knife on Israeli tourist in Australia, denied bail by Cairns court
The suspect's lawyer noted that his client is not suspected of actually having "struck" the Israeli man, "or anything more sinister than that."
Apple agrees to pay $150,000 to settle discrimination lawsuit over employee's Shabbat observance
Days after Hamas’ October 7 massacre, Dosch also warned Steele not to get into politics or debates about the conflict at work.
Global coalition of orgs launch ‘Gaza GenoLIE’ initiative to counter ‘modern blood libel’
Liora Rez, executive director of StopAntisemitism, said: “Calling Israel’s defensive war against Hamas a ‘genocide’ is not activism; it is a modern blood libel dressed up in academic language.”
Montreal opposition party moves forward with motion to cut ties with Israel
Proponents of the measure have defended the text as consistent with the city's values. Conversely, the motion has faced opposition from community leaders and advocacy groups.
