Evidence emerges that second convoy did again lead to antisemitism on streets of London
Evidence has emerged that the second ‘Free Palestine’ convoy did lead to antisemitism on the streets of London. A visibly Jewish man has revealed that one driver in the 35-car convoy shouted ‘Free Palestine’ at him and another beeped their car horn. The incident took place on Shabbat on Finchley Road. The victim, who was targeted by the convoy […]
“Hitler was right” journalist “no longer works for the BBC”, but Corporation won’t say whether she was fired
A journalist who tweeted “Hitler was right” and other antisemitic comments and images “no longer works for the BBC”. Tala Halawa, until recently a Palestine Affairs Specialist at the BBC Monitoring Service, posted a series of antisemitic tweets in 2014, including one that read: “#Israel Is more #Nazi than #Hitler! Oh, #HitlerWasRight #IDF go to hell. #PrayForGaza”. […]
Torah ark desecrated with swastika graffiti in Frankfurt airport
A Torah ark in Frankfurt airport was desecrated with graffiti of a swastika, it was reported on Sunday. The graffiti on the Torah ark (the cabinet which houses the Torah scrolls) was discovered last week. However, it is unclear as to how long it had been there owing to the fact that the prayer room […]
Research finds over half of American Jews have encountered antisemitism since start of Israel and Hamas conflict
Research has found that over half of American Jews have encountered antisemitism since the start of the conflict between Hamas and Israel. The survey, conducted by the ADL, found that 60% of American Jews personally witnessed “behaviour or comments they deem antisemitic either online or in-person” since the conflict began. In addition to this, 18% […]
EU reportedly tries to suppress report that shows antisemitism rife in EU-funded Palestinian Authority textbooks
The European Union has reportedly tried to suppress a report that reveals that antisemitism is rife in EU-funded Palestinian Authority textbooks. The 200-page report was produced by the Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research for the European Commission earlier this year and was reportedly kept from the public until the German newspaper Bild obtained a copy. The report examines 156 textbooks […]
Neo-Nazi ex-UKIP member who advocated for murder of Jewish people jailed for eighteen to twenty-three years on terror charges
A neo-Nazi, former UKIP member who advocated for the murder of Jewish people has been jailed for at least eighteen years on terror charges. Dean Morrice, 34, was found guilty at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court last week on ten counts related to terrorism and explosives. He was reported to have posted “violent racist, antisemitic and Islamophobic […]
CAA applauds Universities UK for releasing guide to tackling antisemitism
Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds Universities UK for releasing a guide on how to tackle antisemitism. Universities UK represents 140 universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and its mission is “to create the conditions for UK universities to be the best in the world; maximising their positive impact locally, nationally and globally.” The guide […]
Neo-Nazi group British National Socialist Movement sticker found near Manchester’s Charedi Jewish community
A sticker belonging to the neo-Nazi group, British National Socialist Movement, was found on a lamppost near Manchester’s Charedi Jewish community. Discovered on 31st May, the sticker was affixed to street furniture on Great Cheetham Street West and bore the symbol of the racist organisation with the words “British Movement Manchester,” along with the group’s […]