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Why political correctness has failed the fight against antisemitism - opinion

Antisemitism today is no longer limited to marginal expressions – graffiti on walls, isolated incidents, or offensive slogans at demonstrations. It has crossed into the realm of mass violence. 

|ByAMICHAI CHIKLI
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli.
Roula Allouch (L), chair of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and Rabiah Ahmed (C) of the Muslim Public Affairs Council listen to Nihad Awad (R), executive director and founder of CAIR, speak during a news conference with American Muslim leaders to discuss "growing Islamophobia" at t

US House refers CAIR's California branch to IRS, citing concerns over misuse of taxpayer dollars

According to the House referral, CAIR-CA may have improperly used millions in federal funds, provided misleading information to the IRS, and materially supported unlawful conduct.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Pro-Palestinian students demonstrate at University College London, May 15, 2024.

Half of US states file brief against AMP, NSJP for providing material support to Hamas on October 7

This brief has been filed in support of a group of survivors of Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack, family members of those murdered by Hamas, civilians under fire from Hamas’s terror, and others.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the executive order signing ceremony to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

A-G Ken Paxton moves to defend Texas’s designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization

"Radical Islamist terrorist groups are anti-American, and the infiltration of these dangerous individuals into Texas must be stopped," said Texas A-G regarding terrorist org. CAIR.

|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

CAIR report claims Jewish funders supporting 'Islamophobia Network'

The report, “Hijacked by Hate,” claims that more than 1,096 mainstream foundations funded 39 groups in what it calls the “Islamophobia Network” between 2014 and 2016.

MAY 27, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) shares a fist bump with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)

Is a CAIR staffer legitimizing modern blood libels?

The organization was officially designated a terrorist organization by the United Arab Emirates in 2014.

MAY 19, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Student watches the Republican presidential debate at the CAIR office (REUTERS/Jason Redmond)

Conservative, Jewish American journalist is suing CAIR and Twitter

Laura Loomer claims that her ban was issued by a request made by CAIR after repeatedly speaking out against the foundation and its policies.

APRIL 18, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
SOCIAL MEDIA GIANT Twitter

Rashida Tlaib takes a selfie with open antisemites, BDS advocates

"So much joy when my Muslim sisters & brothers come to visit me in DC. They remind me to always speak truth to power. Together, we will fight back and become stronger for it."

APRIL 5, 2019ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Democratic U.S. congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib reacts after appearing at her midterm election night

Change.org challenges anti-CAIR petition

“Change.org has received flags from our users that the statements in this petition may be contested. You should consider researching this issue before signing or sharing.”

APRIL 4, 2019ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) participates in a House Education and Labor Committee Markup on the H.R. 582 Raise The Wage Act, in the Rayburn House Office Building on March 6, 2019 in Washington, D.C

Evangelical leader Cardoza-Moore to Trump: Investigate Ilhan Omar

“If an organization that seeks the demise of America has managed to infiltrate Congress, it might be time for the Commander in Chief to take action."

APRIL 4, 2019ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) poses with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for a ceremonial ceremonial swearing in picture on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019

More than 10,000 people sign: Investigate Omar, Tlaib and CAIR

Hundreds turn out to protest against Omar's talk in Los Angeles.

MARCH 25, 2019ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Stop Antisemitism staged a large protest outside the Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles where Ilhan Omar was speaking on March 23, 2019

Ilhan Omar mocks pro-Israel protesters in speech

"I don't think any of them realize that people like myself and many of the people in this room could care less about what they have to say," the congresswoman said.

MARCH 25, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) takes part with Democratic leaders (including U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left) during the announcement of the introduction of the Equality Act at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, U.S., March 13, 2019

Online petition calls for investigation of Omar, Tlaib and CAIR

MARCH 24, 2019ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
CONGRESSWOMAN RASHIDA TLAIB, the first Palestinian-American elected to the House, wears a traditional Palestinian robe at her swearing-in ceremony.

Laurie Cardoza-Moore claims Ilhan Omar may have ties to Muslim Brotherhood

“Omar may be in violation of a federal statute for fundraising for two Muslim Brotherhood charities that seek to destroy America,” she claimed.

MARCH 7, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
Laurie Cardoza-Moore (L) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (R)