Royal Court Theatre publishes encouraging report on Rare Earth Mettle controversy but “the proof of the pudding will be in the eating”
The Royal Court Theatre has published a report into last year’s Rare Earth Mettle controversy. The theatre, which is considered to be a significant cultural voice but has a history of controversy relating to the Jewish community, received backlash after a play late last year, Rare Earth Mettle, from writer Al Smith and director Hamish Pirie, used the name “Hershel Fink” for the […]
Amazon should be no place for antisemitic incitement but retailer still has not removed “From the river to the sea” products from sale
Amazon is selling “Palestine Intifada Clothing” that displays antisemitic slogans and inflammatory images. The online behemoth suggests that items in the range make for a “great gift for family and friends,” including a sweatshirt bearing a machine gun and hoodies with the Star of David crossed out, and clothing emblazoned with the phrase: “From the river to […]
Alleged Nazi sympathiser accused of building submachine gun to use against Jews stands trial in Birmingham
An alleged Nazi sympathiser currently standing trial in Birmingham has pleaded not guilty to preparing an act of terrorism. Birmingham Crown Court heard last week that 24-year-old Ben Styles of Leamington Spa posted in an online group called “#Kill All the Jews”, and had begun building a submachine gun to use against Jewish people. He […]