Canada’s Prime Minister condemns antisemitic desecration of National War Memorial
The Canadian premier has condemned the desecration of the country’s National War Memorial after an antisemitic hate symbol was carved into it on 16th October. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the “antisemitic desecration” of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, as “completely unacceptable”. In a statement on Twitter he said: “I strongly […]
Bahrain makes ground-breaking move to combat antisemitism
In what is seen as a game-changing move, Bahrain and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding on combating antisemitism, including anti-Zionist antisemitism. At the signing on 22nd October, Bahrain became the first nation in the Arab world to acknowledge the International Definition of Antisemitism. At a ceremony on Thursday, which came less […]
Alaskan man imprisoned for antisemitic incitement says sorry after learning about the Holocaust
A man imprisoned for antisemitic incitement has apologised for his actions after being required to learn about the Holocaust during his jail term. Michael Graves, 21, of Anchorage, Alaska, was jailed last year for posting hate messages calling for violence against Jews and Muslims and for illegally owning a machine gun and silencers. As part […]
Head of BBC World Service apologises for sympathetic coverage for antisemitic mass murderer
The Head of the BBC World Service has personally apologised after the Corporation gave sympathetic coverage to an antisemitic mass murderer. Jamie Angus, the Director of BBC World Service, described the sympathetic treatment of Ahlam Al-Tamimi, the terrorist mastermind of the 2001 Sbarro Pizza Restaurant attack in Jerusalem, a “lapse in our editorial standards”. Ms Al-Tamimi is a […]
Jewish students at Lancaster University say they “will not stop” campaigning until University adopts International Definition of Antisemitism
Jewish students at Lancaster University have pledged that they “will not stop” campaigning until their university adopts the International Definition of Antisemitism. After the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, reiterated his call on universities to adopt the Definition, Lancaster University reportedly said: “Our University is committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where people are able to reach their potential free from prejudice. […]
New report exposes antisemitism in overwhelming majority of anti-vaccination networks
A new report has exposed antisemitism in the overwhelming majority of anti-vaccination networks. The twenty-page report, titled “From antivaxxers to antisemitism: Conspiracy theory in the Covid-19 pandemic” and produced for the Government, urges action against a “resurgence of antisemitism” within the anti-vaccination movement, which it predicts is likely to play a role if and when a vaccination for COVID-19 […]
CAA applauds Hastings Borough Council for adopting International Definition of Antisemitism
Expectations of an acrimonious debate came to nothing as Hastings Borough Council adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism almost unanimously. With the exception of Cllr Leah Levane, who abstained, it is understood that all councillors present at the 21st October virtual Council meeting agreed to the adoption. Cllr Levane is a co-Chair of Jewish Voice for Labour, an antisemitism-denial group […]
Former Mayor of Luton and current candidate for Bedfordshire Police chief is suspended by Labour over alleged antisemitism
The former Mayor of Luton, who is currently Labour’s candidate for Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, has been suspended by the Party over alleged antisemitism. Tahir Khan, who served as Mayor of Luton in 2016-17, will no longer be able to represent Labour in the 2021 election for the senior police job, and a new selection process is reportedly […]
Investigation finds Spotify, Apple, Deezer and YouTube hosted antisemitic and racist music
Several major music streaming platforms have reportedly removed antisemitic and racist music, following an investigation. The BBC found that sections of speeches by Adolf Hitler, references to white power and celebrations of the Holocaust featured in songs on the platforms, with Spotify, Apple, Deezer and YouTube apparently having now removed them. One song on Spotify, for example, […]
Albania becomes the first Muslim-majority country to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism
Albania has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The country’s Parliament adopted the Definition last Thursday ahead of the upcoming Balkans Forum Against Antisemitism conference, which the Parliament is organising in conjunction with Jewish groups. Albania thereby becomes the first Muslim-majority to adopt the Definition. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds this decision at a time of rising antisemitism in Europe. “It is […]
Attempt by police officers to block disciplinary action over antisemitic and racist WhatsApp messages has reportedly cost Police Scotland nearly ÂŁ200,000
An attempt by ten police officers to prevent disciplinary proceedings against them in connection with antisemitic and racist Whatsapp messages has cost Police Scotland nearly ÂŁ200,000, it has been reported. Whatsapp messages described as being “sexist and degrading, racist, antisemitic, homophobic, mocking of disability and included a flagrant disregard for police procedures by posting crime scene photos […]