Academics & Education
Imam and solicitor suspended from jobs after BBC Tory debate (LINK ONLY)
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Interfaith
Clerics & Preachers
BBC Tory leadership contest imam revealed to have tweeted about ‘Zionists … hiding behind the Holocaust’ (LINK ONLY)
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Clerics & Preachers
Rivlin meets delegation of European Muslim leaders in Jerusalem President and group of imams and activists from France and Belgium discuss anti-Semitism, value of interfaith dialogue
(Times of Israel) President Reuven Rivlin on Sunday met with a delegation of French imams and French and Belgian Muslim activists in Jerusalem. The group was headed by Hassen [Chalghoumi], an imam well-known in France for his involvement in interfaith initiatives. The […]
Government & Politics
Schakowsky pushes back on Omar suggesting critics were ‘weaponizing’ anti-Semitism
(Free Beacon) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D., Ill.) on Saturday gave Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) some pushback after she suggested some critics were “weaponizing” anti-Semitism to silence her. Both female Democrats appeared on CNN’s Van Jones Show together, where they had a dialogue […]
Clerics & Preachers
No to BDS: French Muslim leaders tour northern West Bank as guests of settlers Cleric Hassen Chalghoumi, known for his close ties to French Jews, says anti-Israel boycott efforts run contrary to Quranic law
(Times of Israel) A group of French imams toured the northern West Bank Thursday on the invitation of settler leaders. One of them, Hassen Chalghoumi, said support of boycotts of Israel ran against Quranic law. Chalghoumi, who is well-known in France for […]
Crime
Germany is accused of downplaying anti-Semitic attacks by Muslims
(JTA) The annual al-Quds Day march in Berlin is often cited as a prime example of the rise of so-called new anti-Semitism in Europe: hatred of Jews in connection with Israel, often by people from Muslim societies. Despite attempts by organizers in recent years […]
Government & Politics
Austria moves to close Saudi-backed interfaith center
(AFP) Austria’s foreign ministry said Wednesday that it would implement a vote by MPs calling for the closure of a controversial Saudi-funded center for religious dialogue in the capital Vienna. MPs voted on Wednesday to demand the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International […]
Clerics & Preachers
French imam in Jerusalem: Anti-Zionism is antisemitism Hassen Chalghoumi is currently leading a delegation of French and Belgian Muslims in Israel to improve Muslim-Jewish ties.
(Jerusalem Post) French Imam Hassen Chalghoumi, currently heading a delegation of French Muslims in Israel, said on Wednesday that anti-Zionism is antisemitism, and blamed the Muslim Brotherhood for incitement against Jews in France and Belgium. Chalghoumi is on his second visit to […]
Clerics & Preachers
Michigan mosque leader says ‘wife beating’ is a way to remind a woman she ‘misbehaved’
(Fox) A clip unveiled by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) this week shows Michigan-based Shiite Imam Bassem al-Sheraa “educating” students on the role of “wife-beating.” According to the video, the imam tells the class at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Center in […]
History
Islamist ‘Crime Stopper’ Sofian Zakkout’s Holocaust assault His Facebook page says the Holocaust 'never happened.'
(FrontPage) On March 4th, South Florida Muslim leader and board member of Crime Stoppers and Citizens’ Crime Watch, Sofian Zakkout, posed the following query on Twitter: “Please can someone tell how many Holocaust survivors!” The exact intent of Zakkout in asking this […]
Government & Politics
Rashida Tlaib still posing for pictures with fundraiser who spread anti-Semitic conspiracies
(Daily Caller) Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib has continued attending events and posing in pictures with one of her campaign fundraisers who repeatedly shared anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Maher Abdel-qader, a Palestinian-American businessman, was a key fundraiser for Tlaib in 2018 and organized […]
Crime
Mother of Merah victim files complaint over anti-Semitic graffiti
(Radio France) Latifa Ibn Ziaten, the mother of one of the seven victims of Mohamed Merah, woke up on Monday morning to discover death threats and anti-Semitic graffiti glorifying the French jihadist on the walls of her home near Rouen. She has […]
Academics & Education
Army War College postpones appearance of controversial author with anti-Islam history
(PennLive) The U.S. Army War College has postponed the appearance of an author widely regarded as being Islamophobic. The decision comes in the wake of strong opposition from the Muslim community to the previously scheduled appearance of author Raymond Ibrahim. The Army […]
Academics & Education
Sarsour’s group calls brown Copt a ‘white nationalist’
(IPT) Being a “white nationalist” doesn’t mean having European ancestry in Linda Sarsour’s world. Her group, MPower Change, joined the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Philadelphia chapter in charging that Raymond Ibrahim, an American Copt of Egyptian ancestry, whose people have been […]
Animals
Belgian prosecutors drop case against cafe owner who welcomed dogs, but not Jews
(JTA) Prosecutors in Belgium dropped criminal complaints against a Turkish café owner who put up a sign banning Jews. A café in the town of Saint-Nicolas had displayed a sign saying dogs are welcome at his business, “but Jews are not.” The […]
Government & Politics
Ilhan Omar plans to join black-Jewish caucus
(Forward) Rep. Ilhan Omar plans to join the new Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, a spokesman confirmed to the Forward on Thursday. Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota and one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, had already praised the creation […]
Books
‘P is for Palestine’ event reinstated, compromise reached
(Bridgewater Courier News) A library event featuring the children’s book “P is for Palestine” and its author that was postponed last month has been rescheduled. A Highland Park Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wednesday to hear objections to the book […]
Government & Politics
Hezbollah members rise to 1,050 in Germany amid growing Jew-hatred — intel Merkel rejects appeals to ban Lebanese terrorist group.
(Jerusalem Post) A new German intelligence report asserts the number of Hezbollah members and supporters has climbed from 950 in 2017 to 1,050 in 2018 amid rising Jew-hatred in the federal republic. The Jerusalem Post reviewed the hair-raising new numbers from the […]
Children & Teens
Australian Muslim doctor Jamal Rifi takes legal fight to Lebanon after ‘being labelled a Zionist’
(ABC-Australia) One of Australia’s most progressive Muslim leaders is taking legal action in Lebanon to clear his name after being labelled a “collaborator” with Israel. The allegation was initially made by a newspaper aligned with Shia militant group Hezbollah. Sydney GP Dr […]
Government & Politics
Massachusetts pro-Israel groups condemn state Democratic lawmakers for joint CAIR event 'We believe that our commonwealth is stronger when faith communities and elected leaders come together and stand with each other in public civic space.'
(JNS) A number of Massachusetts Jewish and pro-Israel groups are condemning several Democratic state lawmakers for participating in an Eid al-Fitr event at the Massachusetts State House being co-hosted by the Massachusetts branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which has […]
Government & Politics
PM rebukes Omar, Tlaib after they request help for BDS activist Netanyahu says radical anti-Israel congresswomen are 'antithesis to the strong support for Israel' in Washington. The two were among the signatories of letter asking Israeli government to renew visa for Human Rights Watch Israel director Omar Shakir.
(Israel Hayom) In a letter sent to U.S. lawmakers on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong rebuke of Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), saying the two were “the antithesis to the strong support for Israel” on Capitol […]
Government & Politics
Palestinian-American Linda Sarsour irked by new bipartisan Black-Jewish Caucus
(CNS) Three U.S. lawmakers on Monday announced the establishment of a bipartisan Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus, and immediately drew a backlash from Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour. The Women’s March co-leader took issue with the fact that one of the three is Rep. Lee […]
Demonstrations
Germany’s anti-Semitism debate raises its head at pro-Palestinian march in Berlin Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators peacefully marched in Berlin amid a struggle to define the line between criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism. The government urged people to show support for Jews and Israel.
(Deutsche Welle) Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters snaked through the streets of the German capital on Saturday shouting anti-Israel slogans against the backdrop of rising concerns about anti-Semitism in the country. Of the 2,000 banner and flag-waving protesters in the al-Quds march some […]
Children & Teens
Hate campaign targets Dr Jamal Rifi over charity work Threats against Muslim community leader Jamal Rifi are being investigated after vile comments were made over his involvement in a charity.
(AAP) A prominent member of Sydney’s Muslim community has reportedly been threatened over his work with a charity set up to help sick Palestinian children. Dr Jamal Rifi’s support for Project Rozana has led to him being branded an “enemy” by anti-Israel […]
Clothing
Dutch government makes fight against anti-Semitism a national priority
(JTA) The Dutch government has allocated $3.35 million toward fighting anti-Semitism — the first time Holland has placed the fight on its list of national priorities. The funding, earmarked earlier this week during budget talks among members of the ruling coalition, establishes […]
Demonstrations
British Al Quds march organiser should be probed by counter-terror police — report Islamic Human Rights Commission permeated 'at every level' by extremism, according to UK think tank
(National-UAE) A group which organises the annual Al Quds Day march in London should be investigated by Britain’s counter-terror police, according to a recommendation by a leading think tank. A report published on Thursday by the Henry Jackson Society investigating the Islamic […]
Clerics & Preachers
Imam of entity tied to Holy Land case to be at American Jewish Committee forum Mohamed Magid is scheduled to be part of the 'Rabbis Roundtable Breakfast' in a discussion titled 'Building a Golden Age of Muslim-Jewish Relations: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities.'
(JNS) An imam of an organization affiliated with an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation terror case is scheduled to be part of a roundtable discussion at the American Jewish Committee’s annual global forum in Washington, D.C., which will take place […]
Interfaith
Palestinian Uber driver refuses ride to Jewish women
(Jewish Journal) A Palestinian Uber driver kicked two Jewish women out of his car on May 19 after he learned they were leaving the Israeli American Council (IAC)’s Celebrate Israel Festival at nearby Rancho Park. In a phone interview with the Journal, […]
Government & Politics
Germany is failing to prosecute IS foreign fighters, Yazidis accuse Members of the Yazidi minority in Germany are taking the federal government to court. They say Berlin isn't doing enough to bring German 'Islamic State' supporters captured in Syria to justice.
(Deutsche Welle) The Yazidi Women’s Council has filed a lawsuit against Germany’s justice and interior ministers, alleging obstruction of justice, according to German media reports. The interest group accuses the government of failing to prosecute German supporters of the “Islamic State” (IS) militia […]
Demonstrations
Democrat and CAIR operative Rasha Mubarak stalks husband and Jews Her public and private lives revolve around an intense hatred for Israel.
(FrontPage) Rasha Mubarak leads an extremist life. She organizes anti-Israel rallies, she affiliates with terror-related groups, she posts photos of Hamas celebrations on her social media, and she attacks those who believe Israel has a right to defend herself. Mubarak’s extremist existence, […]
Clothing
German govt urges wearing of Jewish kippa
(AFP) The German government has called on people to wear the Jewish kippa ahead of an anti-Israel protest as a demonstration of solidarity and as Jews face a spike in anti-Semitism, withdrawing an earlier warning against wearing the traditional skullcap. At the […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Muslim candidates feel the effect of Trump attacks on Ilhan Omar Some Muslim Americans running for office in Virginia have seen a rise in death threats since the controversy.
(HuffPost) President Donald Trump’s decision to vilify Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) has had real, harmful effects not just on the first-year congresswoman, but on Muslim candidates running for public office at the state and local levels as well. In March, Omar faced […]
Clothing
Israel president says Jews unsafe in Germany after kippah warning
(AFP) Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said Sunday that Germany’s warning to Jews on the dangers of wearing the traditional kippah cap were a “capitulation to anti-Semitism” and evidence Jews were unsafe there. Germany’s government commissioner on anti-Semitism, Felix Klein, said in an […]
Christians
France: As many Muslims as practising Catholics in 18-29-year-old demographic
(Breitbart) Fewer and fewer French identify as being actively religious, and according to a new study there are now as many practising Muslims among the 18-to-29-year-old demographic as there are practising Roman Catholics. In total, around 32 per cent of French in […]
Clothing
Jews warned against wearing kippah in Germany
(AFP) Germany’s government commissioner on anti-Semitism has warned Jews about the potential dangers of wearing the traditional kippah cap in the face of rising anti-Jewish attacks. “I cannot advise Jews to wear the kippah everywhere all the time in Germany,” Felix Klein […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Some Canadians still believe harmful stereotypes about Muslims and Jews: poll
(Global News) Stereotypes around religion, ethnicity and race can have damaging effects on people, yet some Canadians still believe these harmful tropes. A recent poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Global News found that three in 10 Canadians believe […]
Government & Politics
Virginia lawmaker connected to anti-Semitic groups Tied to Hamas propaganda and fundraising group the Islamic Association for Palestine
(Free Beacon) A member of the Virginia legislature and former volunteer for Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich.) is connected to multiple anti-Semitic organizations and is the son of a Hamas fundraiser. Del. Ibraheem Samirah (D.) — who received sympathetic national coverage this […]
Clerics & Preachers
Rising star Imam Omar Suleiman has an anti-Semitic past. Has he moved on?
(JTA) It was an honor for the young but popular Imam Omar Suleiman to be invited to deliver the opening prayer for a session of the U.S. House of Representatives. Suleiman is the founder and president of the Texas-based Yaqeen Institute for […]
Books
‘P is for Palestine’ event in Highland Park shelved … for now
(Bridgewater Courier News) A library event featuring the children’s book “P is for Palestine” and its author has been shelved … for now. Author Golbarg Bashi was scheduled to read her alphabet-based Palestinian culture book on May 19 at the Highland Park […]
Government & Politics
The naked hypocrisy of CAIR’s Hussam Ayloush
(IPT) Oh boy, was Hussam Ayloush ever mad! Asked to condemn Hamas in 2013, Ayloush called the question “unacceptable” and lashed out at the questioner, saying it was “very shameful” and “proves that you have nothing but bigotry in you.” Ayloush, who […]
Academics & Education
DOE slacking on Jewish, Muslim dietary options at schools: councilman
(NY Post) A free-lunch pilot program for Jewish and Muslim city school kids with religious dietary restrictions has been plagued by delays, two politicians charge. The chairman of the City Council’s education committee says he plans to grill Department of Education officials […]
Interfaith
Is a CAIR staffer legitimizing modern blood libels? The organization was officially designated a terrorist organization by the United Arab Emirates in 2014.
(Jerusalem Post) A Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) organizer, Zohra Lasania, the program director of CAIR-Pittsburgh, reportedly gave legitimacy to a Zionists-ISIS conspiracy, according to the Middle East Forum, a conservative think-tank. Lasania reportedly posted on Facebook an article first published by […]
Crime
Report: Jewish teens harassed Saturday early morning in Boro Park
(Boro Park 24) Two Hasidic thirteen-year-olds were harassed Shabbos early morning in Boro Park, near the post office (at 12 Avenue and 51 Street). The pair were walking home from the Skolener and Bobover Rebbes’ Tisch early Shabbos morning at 1:30 a.m. […]
Christians
Durham church criticised for offering to cover crosses and host Muslim prayers
(Premier) A Darlington church is coming under fire after offering to cover up crosses and allow Muslims to say prayers in its building. St Matthew and St Luke’s had initially invited members of the Muslim community for an event next month to […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Muslim Reform Movement founder opposes Omar, CAIR and Islamism abroad
(Christian Post) I interviewed Dr. M Zuhdi Jasser in January 2017, July 2017, and September 2018 on a range of topics including Islamism and what he believes is its antidote, the Muslim Reform Movement. This is a follow-up interview. Jasser is president […]
Interfaith
Belgium museum killer in France over 2013 Syria kidnappings
(AFP) Belgian authorities have transferred Mehdi Nemmouche, the French jihadist who killed four people at a Jewish museum in 2014, to Paris for questioning over his suspected role in the kidnapping of four journalists in Syria in 2013, a legal source said […]
Crime
Stabbing of Jewish woman in Sweden ‘not about religion,’ suspect’s mother says
(JTA) The man suspected of stabbing a Jewish woman in Sweden did not commit a hate crime, his mother said, but targeted his victim randomly amid a psychiatric crisis. The 29-year-old man, who has an extensive criminal record for assault, was released […]
Christians
Many Americans see religious discrimination in U.S. — especially against Muslims
(Pew) While ideas about religious liberty and tolerance are central to America’s founding and national story, different religious groups — including Catholics, Jews and Mormons — have suffered discrimination in the United States at various points in history. Today, Americans say some […]
Government & Politics
Muslims decry Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar
(Houston Chronicle) After Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called on Austin Mayor Steve Adler not to attend a Ramadan event headlined by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, the group hosting this weekend’s dinner fired back. “Hate has no home here,” Sana Shahid of […]
Government & Politics
Rashida Tlaib holds ‘frank’ discussion with GOP critics on the House floor
(CNN) Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib approached two of her fiercest GOP critics on the House floor Wednesday, an eye-catching moment amid a tense debate between the two parties over Tlaib’s recent comments about the Holocaust. In the unexpected encounter, Tlaib walked up […]