Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row
The posts appeared amid renewed Iranian and pro-Iranian claims that Azerbaijan is being used as a platform for Israeli operations against Iran.
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Van Jones: Humanity has ‘special responsibility’ to defend Jews as he joins Genesis Prize board
Travelodge apologizes to Jewish guest, unable to determine origin of 'free Palestine' TV message
Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation
Free Palestine party seeks to finalize registry for New Zealand elections
The “Free Palestine” party in New Zealand is seeking to register for the 2026 elections, running on a platform calling for the dismantling of Israel.
'Antisemitism in medicine is a patient care crisis,' says AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman - interview
AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman warns that rising antisemitism in US healthcare is creating a patient care crisis, affecting doctors, nurses, and medical students.
British Transport Police solve under 6% of reported rail antisemitic crimes, report shows
Only 14 of 254 anti-Jewish rail crimes in the UK were solved between May 2025 and April 2026, raising concerns about Jewish safety on public transport.
UK sanctions individuals and entities linked to Israeli settlers in West Bank
The UK designated seven entities and individuals tied to West Bank settlers.
24 lawmakers from Latin America condemn Colombian President Petro’s use of Nazi ‘Heil Hitler’
Lawmakers signed a statement promoted by the Coalition of Latin American Legislators Against Antisemitism, led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement
At movie premiere: Tribeca slams rape jokes made by Gold, Savetsky
Gold and Savetsky were speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan), directed by Gidi Dar. Gold stars in this film opposite Shuli Rand.
Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since October 7
Babka & Krantz opened in 2022 and added a second location in December 2024, adjacent to the memorial at the site where the Nazis devised their “final solution” for the Jews during the Holocaust.
Dave Matthews pushes back on claims criticism of Israel is antisemitic
Matthews continued: 'On the contrary, I have a deep respect and love for all of my life that I can remember, and an admiration for the culture and history of the Jewish people.'
John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about author's antisemitism
“Who knows where antisemitism or any bigotry comes from. In playing the role, I just looked for the damage,” Lithgow said during a March appearance on a New Yorker podcast.
Over 60,000 march to support Israel in Toronto under heavy police protection
Six people were arrested during the event, as anti-Israel counter-protesters gathered near Earl Bales Park for the Walk Against Israel.
