Islamophobia

Khan announces new anti-hate funding as antisemitic crime rises 24% across Greater London this year

“There's absolutely no place for hate crime in our capital and I'm committed to working with partners to help tackle this scourge,” Sadiq Khan stated in the press release on Tuesday.

MAYOR OF London Sadiq Khan arrives for a photo-call with supporters the day before voters go to the polls in the London Mayoral elections in London, Britain May 1, 2024.
REP. RANDY Fine, former gambling executive, won a special election in a deep-red district on Florida’s northeast coast.

Randy Fine beats Dan Bilzerian as another Jewish incumbent wins primary

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Utah man who stabbed Muslim multiple times indicted for hate crime by federal grand jury

ONE NATION leader Pauline Hanson walks out during debate on a censure motion in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Australia court rejects right-wing leader appeal over racial discrimination towards Muslim senator


Canadian police arrest teen who beat Israeli student in 'brutal attack'

The 16-year-old assailant was taken into custody and released on conditions with charges pending, though the investigation is ongoing, said the police.

 Fredericton Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigate apartment complex which was the scene of a shooting incident in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada August 10, 2018.

Swedish Police approve Quran burning event in Malmo ahead of Eurovision

Despite the approval, concerns persist regarding the divisive nature of such demonstrations and their impact on community cohesion.

Pedestrians walk past the flags for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, May 1, 2024.

London mayor apologizes to UK chief rabbi for Islamophobia accusations over Gaza ceasefire row

Sadiq Khan apologized for his comments and reaffirmed that the rabbi had been a good friend to him and that he was sorry for the hurt caused by the comments.

 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.

Unveiling the distinction: Antisemitism vs. Islamophobia amidst global tensions - opinion

Exploring the distinction between Islamophobia and antisemitism, emphasizing the need to confront hate without conflating distinct forms of bigotry.

 ANTISEMITISM ON display at the UK’s Free Palestine rally.

Condemn antisemitism without equivocation to Islamophobia - Opinion

“Black lives matter” represent a stance against Black intolerance. Following the October 7th massacre of more than 1,200 Israelis, injuring 7,000 more, the Jewish community asks: condemn antisemitism

 Je Suis Charlie

US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war

Human rights advocates have similarly reported a global rise in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias, and antisemitism since the latest eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

Muslim American women wearing hijab shop at the Balady halal supermarket ahead of the first day of Ramadan in Brooklyn, New York

Steven Spielberg: 'Machinery of extremism' is used on campuses

In his speech, Spielberg lamented polling showing high rates of antisemitism on college campuses. He also condemned other forms of hate, including anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and anti-Sikh discrimination.

 Director Steven Spielberg gestures on the red carpet as he attends a ceremony in which he is to receive the Honorary Golden Bear Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 21, 2023.

Department of Education increases transparency around Title VI discrimination investigations

The increased transparency comes as students’ complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses surrounding the war continue to ramp up.

 Jewish and pro-Israel supporters gathered in solidarity with Israel and in protest of rising levels of antisemitism and severe anti-Jewish attacks in New York City, 2023.

Biden denounces resurgence of Islamophobia amid Gaza war

The Council on American-Islamic Relations advocacy group says it received 3,578 complaints during the last three months of 2023.

 US President Joe Biden delivers his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.

UK unveils new extremism definition amid rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims

Groups identified as extremist, following a "robust" assessment over the next few weeks, will not be subject to any action under criminal laws and will still be permitted to hold demonstrations.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to press as arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, on October 19, 2023