Tunisian President repeatedly deflects concerns over antisemitism after synagogue shooting by criticising Israel
The President of Tunisia has twice sought to deflect concerns over antisemitism in his country following a deadly shooting outside a synagogue earlier this month, by criticising Israel. President Kais Saied mocked those “who talk about antisemitism when we are in the 21st century,” following a cabinet meeting last Friday. He then reportedly proceeded to […]
Defendants plead “not guilty” to stirring up racial hatred over reported “Khaybar” chant at London protest
Two men who have been charged with stirring up racial hatred after they reportedly performed the “Khaybar” chant at a London protest in 2021 pleaded “not guilty” today at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The chant “Khaybar Khaybar, ya yahud, Jaish Muhammad, sa yahud” can be translated in English as “Jews, remember the battle of Khaybar, the […]
Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of “lying like Goebbels” in his latest equation of Jewish state to Nazis
Mahmoud Abbas, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mazen, has accused Israel of “lying like Goebbels” in his latest equation of the Jewish state to Nazis. The autocratic President of the Palestinian Authority made the claim in a speech to the United Nations this week to mark “Nakba Day” (“Catastrophe Day”), which bewails […]
Student who posted antisemitic content found guilty of plotting to blow up Newcastle police station
A student was found guilty of plotting to blow up a Newcastle police station this week. Luke Skelton, nineteen from Washington, was convicted at Teesside Crown Court of preparing to commit acts of terrorism. The jury’s decision came after a previous panel failed to reach a decision. The court heard that Mr Skelton absorbed far-right […]