Academics at the University of Edinburgh have attacked the International Definition of Antisemitism in a recently published review. The report, titled ‘Confronting the University of Edinburgh’s History and Legacies of
Costa Rica has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism, making it the sixth country in Latin America to adopt the Definition. Costa Rica joins a growing list of national governments
The University of East London has decided to uphold the International Definition of Antisemitism after Campaign Against Antisemitism wrote to the University as part of a consultation that the University
Ireland has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. This is a welcome – if confusing – decision, given the scale of antisemitism in the country and the rhetoric of Irish
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For months, we have seen hideous anti-Israel encampments erected on campuses across Britain, physical embodiments of the exponential rise of Jew-hatred in our universities, which were already hotbeds of antisemitism.
Last night, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Redbridge National Education Union (NEU) hosted an event “in association with” the Newham, Tower Hamlets and Redbridge branches of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC).
The Conservative Party has cleared Sir Alan Duncan, a former Minister and MP for the Party, of accusations of using antisemitic tropes on-air, following an investigation. Sir Alan was under
Antisemitism is a major issue for so many voters in the Jewish community and among our allies. That is why, when this election was called, Campaign Against Antisemitism jumped into
All elections are about a range of issues, but with the surge in antisemitism since the Hamas attack last October, for so many Jews and our allies, so much of
Since the Labour Party’s defeat in the 2019 General Election under the leadership of the antisemite Jeremy Corbyn, some of his most ardent supporters have sought to find a scapegoat.
As part of our work making the voices of British Jews heard, we have begun publishing a unique series of powerful testimonials by members of the Jewish community and allies,
This week, James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, announced several proposed amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill, in a clear and targeted rebuke to anti-Israel marchers deliberately causing disruption in London
La Trobe University, in Melbourne, Victoria, has adopted a deficient version of the International Definition of Antisemitism, and has also adopted the Jerusalem Declaration alongside it. The Jerusalem Declaration is
Several cities in Johnson County, Kansas, have adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Roeland Park City Council is the latest city council in Johnson County to adopt the Definition. It
Following reports that a psychiatrist has posted numerous incendiary tweets about Zionists, Israel, and Nazis, Campaign Against Antisemitism will be writing to the General Medical Council (GMC). According to GnasherJew,
Warsaw has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. It is understood that Warsaw is the first Polish city to adopt the Definition. In 2021, Poland announced that it recognised the
Panama has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The official adoption was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Panama City, and attended by Janaina Tewaney, the Minister of
Campaign Against Antisemitism will be writing to the University of West of England over reports that a staff member published numerous incendiary tweets relating to the Holocaust, Zionists, and Israel,
The Oxford Street branch of Marks and Spencer was picketed by anti-Israel protesters bearing incendiary signs and calling for another intifada yesterday. Volunteers from Campaign Against Antisemitism’s Demonstration and Event
Rep. Ritchie Torres, the United States representative for New York’s 15th congressional district, acting for the Bronx, appeared on the most recent episode of Podcast Against Antisemitism where he spoke candidly
Campaign Against Antisemitism will be writing to Camden Council over an incendiary sign that was seen this week in the window of a Kentish Town residence. The sign claims that
Last night, an anti-Israel protest outside the Embassy of Israel in London attended by hundreds featured calls for another intifada and the antisemitic “From the river to the sea” chant.
The City of Long Beach, NY has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The City Council voted unanimously on 20th June to adopt the Definition, as Acting City Manager Ron Walsh observed that
In an absurd speech, the President of the University and College Union (UCU) Scotland nonsensically claimed that the Union is committed to fighting antisemitism just seconds before rejecting the International
Huntington City Council has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The West Virginia city’s Mayor, Steve Williams, said: “Antisemitism is on the rise. I thought these days were behind us,
A United Nations conference on antisemitism scheduled for next week has been postponed. The conference, due to take place on 20th and 21st June in Spain, was organised to unveil
Kosovo has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Ines Demiri, Kosovo’s Charge d’Affairs to Israel, announced the decision on Twitter, making Kosovo one of the few Muslim-majority countries to adopt
As Roger Waters made further comparisons between Israelis to Nazis and embarked on unhinged rants during his London concerts this past Tuesday and Wednesday, Members of Parliament have expressed condemnation.
Campaign Against Antisemitism has published an interview with fans of Roger Waters, the Jew-baiting musician and former Pink Floyd member, about their thoughts on Mr Waters’ recent comments, resulting in
The actor Mark Ruffalo retweeted an article claiming that the International Definition of Antisemitism is “propaganda” that is used to censor anyone “that is critical of Israel.” This is an
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has intervened over the upcoming performances of the Jew-baiting musician Roger Waters. The move comes as Campaign Against Antisemitism and other communal groups have
The Government’s new ‘free speech tsar’ appears to have changed his mind on the International Definition of Antisemitism. Prof. Arif Ahmed, a philosophy professor at the University of Cambridge, will
Roger Waters reportedly claimed that “They’re trying to cancel me like they cancelled Jeremy Corbyn and Julian Assange” during last night’s concert at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. “I will not be
The Biden administration has released its highly-anticipated national strategy to counter antisemitism. The plan, called the “US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism” and published on the eve of the Jewish
Campaign Against Antisemitism has launched a petition calling on venues to stop hosting Roger Waters, the former Pink Floyd musician. Roger Waters, the former Pink Floyd musician, has a long
Campaign Against Antisemitism has written to a leading cinema chain calling for it to cancel its screenings of Roger Waters’ new film. Our letter to Everyman Cinemas, which is due
Roger Waters, the former Pink Floyd musician, reportedly began a recent concert in Berlin by announcing that he is not antisemitic, shorty before making comparisons between the Nazis to Israel.
The Latin American Parliament has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Two articles of declaration were released by the organisation, which brings together delegates from 23 Latin American and Caribbean
Campaign Against Antisemitism has written to the United Nations’ Secretary-General, backing calls this week by Jewish organisations worldwide for the UN to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Definition
Today’s anti-Israel protest outside Downing Street in London, believed to have been attended by thousands, featured a number of comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany. Volunteers from Campaign Against Antisemitism’s
Newfoundland and Labrador has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Seven of Canada’s provinces have now adopted the Definition, in addition to the Federal Government. Cabinet Minister Gerry Byrne released
The Chairman of a charity is alleged to have shared posts about “Zio-zombies” and claims that Israel masterminded the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Nasar Mahmood, Chairman of the Manchester-based British Muslim
Campaign Against Antisemitism is writing to Loughborough University over a number of incendiary tweets comparing Zionists to Nazis, as first reported by the Gnasher Jew Twitter account The tweets are
Dallas has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Dallas City Council passed the resolution to adopt the Definition on 26th April. The resolution states that the Definition will be
A magistrate and Labour Party councillor has been issued a formal warning by the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) over Facebook posts containing “antisemitic content”. The warning relates to posts
In its latest act of hostility toward the Jewish world, Amnesty International has urged the United Nations not to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. Amnesty International has signed on
The University of Adelaide has reportedly rejected the International Definition of Antisemitism. Following calls from Jewish students at the University to adopt the Definition, the University of Adelaide has rejected
Yesterday’s “Al Quds Day” rally in central London saw numerous signs and chants that called for Israel’s destruction, as well as several comparisons to Nazis. The “Al Quds Day” rallies
Latvia has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. In a statement, the Government announced that “The Plan for the Reduction of Racism and Antisemitism 2023” was approved by the Cabinet
The Home Secretary has revealed her concern that there exists a “double standard” when it comes to antisemitism, which must not be treated as “racism-lite”. Suelle Braverman made the remarks
The University College London (UCL) Jewish Society has submitted a letter to the UCL Council, urging it to reject alternative definitions of antisemitism that contradict the International Definition of Antisemitism,
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has published an Instagram post calling Zionists “brainwashed racists” who should be fired from their places of work. The incendiary statement was made among a
Students at the University College London have been recorded chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” in protest of activist Yoseph Haddad’s speech at the University.
Croatia has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The announcement came in advance of Croatia’s assumption of the Presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) in 2023-24. In a statement, the Government said:
The prospective director for free speech on university campuses, a new role to be implemented by the Government, was discovered to have denounced the International Definition of Antisemitism. Arif Ahmed,
Saskatchewan has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Province’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Bronwyn Eyre, said: “During this spiritual holiday season, it’s important to come together in
Campaign Against Antisemitism has published a first-of-its-kind study surveying in real-time the adoption of the International Definition of Antisemitism by local authorities across the UK. The study can be accessed
Students at the University of Cambridge have been recorded chanting “From the river to the sea” in protest of a speaker at the University’s union. The chant of “From the
The City of Vancouver adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The adoption came following a six to one vote at the City’s council. Cllr. Sarah Kirby-Yung, of A Better City (ABC) Vancouver, tabled the
Campaign Against Antisemitism is among 180 organisations calling on Twitter to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The move follows concerns of online antisemitism after rapper Ye, formerly known as
Los Angeles has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the Definition yesterday after it was introduced by City Council member Paul Koretz, who observed
The UN Special Rapporteur on Racism has urged countries to stop adopting the International Definition of Antisemitism. Earlier this week, E. Tendayi Achiume told the General Assembly’s Third Committee that the push for nations
Manitoba and New Brunswick have become the latest Canadian provinces to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Premier of New Brunswick formalised a declaration endorsing the Definition last week. The text resolves that New
A group of anti-Israel protesters were filmed chanting “From the river to the sea” while waving Palestinian Authority flags in Manchester’s St Peter’s Square today. The incident reportedly occurred at
In a shameful decision, the University of Aberdeen has adopted the Jerusalem Declaration, a wrecking document intended to undermine the globally-recognised International Definition of Antisemitism. The University finalised its decision
A Birkbeck professor appeared to agree with the spurious claim that the International Definition of Antisemitism “restricts” debate on Israel. Responding to a claim by an audience member that the Definition “does restrict what people can
A visiting fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE) is reported to have posted several inflammatory tweets about the Holocaust. Saqib Iqbal Qureshi, whose Twitter account now appears to
Alberta has become the fourth Canadian province to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The adoption last Friday was effected through an order in council Premier Jason Kenney said: “Remembering the Holocaust is
The city of Wichita, Kansas, has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Mayor Brandon Whipple signed a proclamation on 15th September which orders local education and law enforcement to apply the
The Charity Commission has opened an “ongoing case” into City, University of London’s Students’ Union regarding attempts to abandon the International Definition of Antisemitism during the tenure of the previous
A policewoman who received praise for confronting lockdown protestors has been suspended after apparently posting inflammatory social media messages and being in contact with a suspected Jihadist in Syria. In
The State of New Mexico has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order incorporating the Definition into state law. The Board Chairman of
Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The decision took place at both the parliamentary level and the level of the cabinet of the Presidency, and was
According to a recently-published report, antisemitic incidents in secondary schools in England have almost trebled in the last half-decade. The findings, collated by researchers at the Henry Jackon Society think
The State of South Australia has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. On Thursday, the Upper House of South Australia’s Legislative Council voted fifteen to four in favour of a
A Christian group in the United States has used its General Assembly to pass a resolution that compares Israel with Nazis. The Presbyterian Church of the United States of America,
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism last week. Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “West Yorkshire’s strength comes from its diversity but sadly discrimination,
Larissa Kennedy, the outgoing President of the National Union of Students (NUS), has accused the Government of “jumping on the bandwagon” whilst discussing the antisemitism allegations against the Union, according
Goldsmiths, University of London has announced an “independent review into antisemitism at the College” after Professor David Hirsh was reportedly called a “far right white supremacist” by its then-Students’ Union
Campaign Against Antisemitism has submitted a complaint to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) after a prominent QC posted an inflammatory tweet online. Jessica Simor QC, a human rights barrister with
The Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Though Israel became the second country in the world to adopt the Definition, after the United Kingdom, in
It has emerged that the proposer of an abortive motion against the International Definition of Antisemitism at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is a professor at Cardiff University
The Canadian province of British Columbia has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. British Columbia’s Premier, John Horgan, announced the decision in a letter to the Centre for Israel and
A poster calling for the destruction of Israel was found outside of Golders Green station this week. The poster had the words “Israel = ISIS” written on it. Below, it
Colombia has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The Definition was signed into law by Colombian President Iván Duque. This was witnessed by Dina Siegel Vann, the Director of the
The State of Tennessee has applied the International Definition of Antisemitism in law. Governor Bill Lee signed bill HB 2673 into law, including a provision that prohibits the teaching of
A slew of controversial and antisemitic signs and chants were present on the streets of London yesterday during an anti-Israel rally that was organised by the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC),
The Governor of the State of Nebraska, Pete Ricketts, has announced that the State will adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. Jewish settlement in Nebraska started shortly after it became
The State of Alaska has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism after a proclamation by Governor Mike Dunleavy. In adopting the Definition, Alaska has become the twenty-fifth American state –
The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The EEA, a body which unifies Evangelical Christian communities throughout Europe from its offices in Brussels and Bonn,
The State of Arizona has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. On 19th April, Amendment HB 2675, known as the “Arizona Holocaust Education Bill”, passed the state legislature by 49
The State of Ohio has reportedly adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Executive Order 2022-06D, called “Defining and Combating Antisemitism”, describes anti-Jewish hatred and prejudice as a “persistent, pervasive, and
Over 200 Scots have signed a letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in connection with the lack of clarity over whether the two Scottish Green ministers in her Government endorse
Justice Minister Lord Wolfson has defended the International Definition of Antisemitism against claims that it shuts down free speech. Speaking at a conference held at the Tottenham Hotspur Football Stadium,
Further concerns have been raised after more troubling tweets from the newly-elected President of the National Union of Students (NUS), Shaima Dallali, have surfaced. This most recent batch of tweets
A student politician who was forced to apologise for tweeting an Islamist chant threatening Jews has been elected President of the National Union of Students (NUS). Last week, it was
The Kansas state Legislature has reportedly adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Bill HCR 5030, the short title of the bill named “Recognising the growing problem of antisemitism in the
After a representative from the National Union of Students (NUS) failed to attend a hearing of the House of Commons Education Select Committee, the controversial union is coming under fire
The University of Reading has reportedly adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Late last year, a spokesperson, when asked why the University had not yet adopted the Definition, said that
