BBC tells CAA it cannot disclose how it has dealt with employee embroiled in antisemitism controversy, but today it has emerged that he has resigned, leaving questions about Corporation’s handling of the controversy
Campaign Against Antisemitism contacted the BBC this week for an update on how it has dealt with an employee caught in a controversy over antisemitic and trolling tweets, but the BBC refused to disclose whether it has taken any action beyond launching an investigation. Today, however, The Times has learned that the journalist, Nimesh Thaker, has resigned, leaving questions about how […]
Employee who ran QAnon conspiracy-theory website with 10m visitors sacked
An employee was sacked by one of the world’s leading banking groups after he was found to be running a conspiracy theory website which attracted millions of visitors. An investigation into Jason Gelinas, an information technology specialist with New York City-based Citigroup, began after a fact checking website showed that Mr Gelinas was the “sole […]
Spanish politician holds Jews accountable for Israeli policy
A city councillor in Spain has told an international aid meeting in Mallorca that Jews should be held accountable for supporting Israel. Sonia Vivas, a member of the far-left Podemos party, which sits in the country’s governing coalition, criticised Israel and, when challenged, replied: “I haven’t spoken to all the Jews, but their government is […]
“Not a coincidence”: Swastika discovered on Columbia University campus shortly after vote to divest from Israel
According to Columbia University’s Office of University Life, a swastika was discovered on 6th October on campus following the recent passage of an Israel divestment resolution. The swastika was found by students on the steps of the Ivy League University’s main library, the Low Library. The administration condemned the act and has made a public […]
Vienna municipality protects statue of antisemitic mayor said to have inspired Hitler
The Vienna municipality has moved to protect the statue of a former mayor who made virulently antisemitic statements and may have inspired Hitler. The statue of Karl Lueger, located in the heart of the Austrian capital on Ringstrasse Boulevard, was recently fenced in a bid to prevent protesters from spraying graffiti calling for its removal. […]