Turkish Jewish community website targeted in antisemitic hack attack
The Turkish Jewish community’s main news website has been targeted in an antisemitic hack attack. The home page of the Salom website was reportedly taken down by a group called “IBDA-Cyber Front”. The hackers displayed the flag of the Palestinian Authority alongside a child with a slingshot, and sent a message that read: “Our actions will continue until Palestine […]
Suspended Labour councillor in Blackburn refuses to apologise after quoting antisemitic conspiracy theory in chambers
A councillor in Blackburn who has been suspended from the Labour Party after quoting an antisemitic conspiracy theory in chambers has refused to apologise. Councillor Yusuf Jan-Virmani, the representative for the Audley and Queen’s Park ward, made derogatory comparisons between Israelis and animals while referencing the antisemitic blood libel conspiracy theory. Cllr Jan-Virmani reportedly said: […]
Archbishop of Canterbury condemns antisemitic convoy where drivers shouted “F*** the Jews…rape their daughters” through megaphone
The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned the convoy of cars where drivers shouted “F*** the Jews…rape their daughters” through a megaphone last weekend. Archbishop Justin Welby, who is the most senior clergyman in the Church of England, tweeted: “There can be no excuse for the appalling antisemitism we have seen in the UK today. “Such […]
WH Smith removes The Protocols of the Elders of Zion overnight from online sale but books and DVDs by antisemitic hate preacher David Icke are still available
WH Smith removed The Protocols of the Elders of Zion overnight last week from its online shop but continues to offer for sale several books and DVDs by the antisemitic hate preacher David Icke to remain on sale. This comes despite Campaign Against Antisemitism writing to WH Smith last year after it was discovered that […]
Pakistani Foreign Minister challenged by CNN anchor on antisemitic tropes live on air
The Foreign Minister of Pakistan has been challenged live on air after he repeated antisemitic tropes about Jewish power. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said in an interview with CNN that Israel was “losing the media war, despite their connections” but was interrupted by the anchor, CNN’s Senior Global Affairs Analyst, Bianna Golodryga, who asked him what he meant […]
CAA welcomes open letter from Home Secretary Priti Patel and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick reassuring Jewish community of Government pledge to combat antisemitism
Campaign Against Antisemitism welcomes the open letter from the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, and the Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, written to reassure the Jewish community of the Government’s intent to combat antisemitism. Addressing some of the horrifying antisemitic attacks that have taken place this past week, the letter reads: “The Government is appalled by the disgraceful […]
Man arrested in Golders Green after allegedly attacking car displaying Israeli flag
A man has been arrested in Golders Green after allegedly attacking a car displaying an Israeli flag. The suspect is said to have stopped his car to block another car displaying an Israeli flag, exited his car and began physically attacking the victim’s car. He reportedly tried to tear the Israeli flag from the car […]
Sheffield Student Union and Sheffield Jewish Society pass motion of solidarity with Jewish students and against antisemitism
Sheffield Students’ Union and the Sheffield Jewish Society, which represents Jewish students at both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, have passed a motion against antisemitism. The motion, titled “Condemnation of Antisemitism and Solidarity with Jews”, begins by noting the “increase of domestic antisemitic incidents since the recent crisis in Gaza and Israel”, […]
Police arrest two people after Israeli flag with swastika put up at Royal Holloway, University of London
Police have arrested two people after an Israeli flag with a swastika was put up at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL). A Surrey Police spokesperson cofirmed that a man, 21, from Egham, and a woman, 19, from Englefield Green, were arrested in connection with the incident and then released on bail. Last week, the […]