Lawyers for sister of Sarah Halimi announce lawsuit under Israeli law to convict antisemitic murderer after French court rules he cannot be held responsible
Lawyers for the sister of murdered retired doctor and schoolteacher Sarah Halimi have announced that they will be bringing a lawsuit under Israeli law to convict her antisemitic murderer, Kobili Traoré, after France’s highest court ruled he cannot be held responsible for his actions because he was high on cannabis. Dr Halimi’s sister, Esther Lekover, […]
UK moves to proscribe neo-Nazi groups Atomwaffen Division and National Socialist Order
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has called for the proscription of the neo-Nazi group, Atomwaffen Division (AWD). This would make membership of the group punishable by up to ten years in prison. AWD is a paramilitary neo-Nazi group that trains its members in the use of firearms and reportedly seeks to ignite a race war in the […]
Driver yells “Heil Hitler” at “traumatised” Jewish pedestrian at Clapton Common
A driver reportedly shouted “Heil Hitler” while driving past a Jewish pedestrian in Stamford Hill earlier this week. The victim was left “traumatised” and Hackney police are currently investigating. The incident took place at Clapton Common last week and was reported by Stamford Hill Shomrim, the Jewish volunteer neighbourhood watch patrol. If you have any […]
Canvey Island Jews targeted with antisemitic abuse after announcing plans to build new synagogue
The growing community of Charedi Jews in Canvey has been targeted with antisemitic abuse after announcing plans to build a new synagogue. Local Canvey Island leaders have raised concerns regarding the effect that the planned synagogue may have on the surrounding area, such as noise pollution and traffic, with others also worried that the synagogue’s […]
Police investigate antisemitic graffiti in Long Island playground
Police are investigating antisemitic graffiti found in a Long Island playground, under the direct orders of New York’s Governor, Andrew Cuomo. Antisemitic language and symbols were found on 4th April in Setauket Elementary School in East Setauket, reportedly carved into the playground’s slides. The graffiti has since been removed. Gov. Cuomo ordered the Suffolk County […]