Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

Toronto warns against terrorist flags as cities brace for Al Quds Day

"Palestine resists, Zionism ceases to Exist," read a March 6 advertisement for a Toronto march.

 Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen during a protest in Tel Aviv, November 27, 2024

'Stabbing Jews in the back': Diaspora heads warn against Chikli's antisemitism conference

“I expect the Israeli government and the Knesset to take just as clear a stand,” Kariv said.

Pilot has Orthodox Jewish passenger arrested for hogging bathroom, comments on how 'Jews act'

An Orthodox Jewish man was forced from an airplane bathroom in a state of undress and berated with antisemitic comments while on a United Airlines flight from Mexico to Houston.

Israel’s antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted on the controversial conference

Israel’s antisemitism envoy left out of key planning for controversial conference.

By BEN SALES/JTA
21/03/2025

Florida student arrested for aggravated stalking of Jewish victim

Jun “began making several antisemitic remarks and then began to use his hands to simulate a firearm and act like he was shooting the victim, Allen said. 

Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

Swastika found carved at UK golf course, police searches for suspects

The swastika carving at Thames Ditton and Esher Golf Club on February 15 is believed to have been caused by two e-bike riders who had entered the premises and caused damages.

Trump administration abused immigration laws with Khalil's arrest, Democratic senators say

"We urge you to abandon this pretextual abuse of our nation's immigration laws against Mr. Khalil and others for expressing political views that you dislike," the senators wrote.

By REUTERS
21/03/2025

Nearly fifty percent rise in antisemitic incidents from 2023 to 2024 in Switzerland

In 2024, Switzerland reported 221 antisemitic incidents in the German, Italian, and Romansh areas, up from 155 in 2023.

Israel's Maccabi teams, Italy's Lazio forge partnership to fight antisemitism

"The collaboration will focus on awareness projects and the fight against all forms of discrimination," the statement said.

By REUTERS
20/03/2025
 Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestine protest in Washington, DC, US, March 18, 2025

Mercer Island police identify two vandals who sprayed antisemitic phrases

Due to the two suspects being minors, the MIPD refrained from sharing any additional personal information. 

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