Antisemitism

Markey, progressive critic of Israel, wins Massachusetts Democratic primary

‘We need to end the war in Iran and stop the bombing in Gaza,’ the 80-year-old incumbent told his supporters.

Senator Ed Markey addresses his supporters during a ‘Power to the People’ rally at the IBEW Local 103 facility on August 29, 2026.
Lake Como, located in Italy's "Golden Triangle" where the three main towns of Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio meet the inverted Y-shaped expansion of the lake.

Reporter's Notebook: Pro-Palestinian groups attacked an Israeli architect, he chose to create more

Holocaust Survivor Nate Leipciger on the 2025 March of the Living

“Never let hatred define you – be proud of who you are”

Designer John Galliano and then Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour attend the Fashion Awards 2021 at Royal Albert Hall, London, November 29, 2021.

John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts


Jon Ossoff distances himself from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, joining several Democrats

Ossoff’s campaign had never responded to requests for comment about Piker until Thursday, as a slew of Democrats condemned the anti-Israel streamer’s comments.

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (left), who is Jewish, joined a chorus of Democrats who distanced themselves from anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker (right).

Four men plead guilty to March arson attack on Hatzalah ambulances in London

Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and Saif Ali, 18, admitted to charges of destroying or damaging property while being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin sidestep Hasan Piker, and Israel, in Michigan campaign stops

Questions about Piker, and how close the movement he represents may come to remaking the Democratic Party’s values, hang over Michigan’s Senate race.

(L-r) Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, joins Maryland U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and Michigan U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell for a town hall in Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 26, 2026.

Antisemitic ideology deeply embedded within the far-right German AfD party, new AJC report shows

The AJC report found that while Germany’s AfD party denies antisemitism, “antisemitic ideas, codes, and narratives” are present throughout its rhetoric, mobilization strategies and memory politics.

Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, speaks at a party convention in Magdeburg, Germany, April 11, 2026.

Accusations of Israeli genocide at US universities linked to BDS supporters, AMCHA report finds

An AMCHA Initiative study examining 278 university events found a stark link between pre-Oct. 7 support for boycotting Israel and accusations of genocide in academic programming.

An illustrative image of a Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) movement protest against Israel.

Over 70% of Jewish teachers fear professional backlash for speaking out, ADL report says

The report states that antisemitism existed in teachers' union spaces before the events of October 7, but the subsequent conflict accelerated and intensified existing dynamics.

Students participate in a class at Denver Jewish Day School, where increased enrollment has led to fuller classrooms.

Irish man arrested in France after threatening to murder Jewish couple and invoking Hitler

The mid-August incident gained attention after video footage circulated on social media.

Screenshot of an Irish man who threatened to "put a bullet in your head" to Jewish tourists in a grocery store in France.

US urges countries to boost security around synagogues ahead of High Holidays

The State Department is also seeking increased protection around Jewish community residential areas and along routes used by worshippers walking to synagogues.

 A kippah demonstration in front of a synagogue in Berlin

Dolly Parton remembered for inspiring PJ Library and championing children's literacy

In 2015, when Harold Grinspoon launched PJ Library, he took a page from Parton, who a decade earlier had started Imagination Library.

 American singer Dolly Parton poses on stage during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, June 29, 2023.

Ex-UK police chief, three others investigated over handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Aston Villa

The IOPC has reviewed hundreds of pieces of evidence and found indications that some police personnel may have behaved in a way that could justify disciplinary proceedings.

The fixture is shown on the screen ahead of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Aston Villa FC and Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC at Villa Park on November 06, 2025 in Birmingham, England.