Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

British Columbia premier ‘very sorry’ for ‘pain, distraction’ on Holocaust Remembrance Day David Eby blamed an unnamed member of his team for posting the wrong message.

(JNS) “This province has no place for bigotry and racism. We stand with the Muslim community throughout Canada on this sorrowful day of remembrance.” So wrote David Eby, premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia and leader of the British Columbia […]

Academics & Education

Three schools postpone Holocaust educational partnership with Anne Frank Trust The unnamed schools cited 'local community tensions' since 7 October for programme withdrawal

(Jewish News) Three schools have postponed educational programmes combating antisemitism and prejudice with the Anne Frank Trust UK owing to “local community tensions” since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The organisation, founded in 1991, empowers nine- to 15-year-olds to challenge all […]

Demonstrations

Outright Jew-hatred and support for terrorists on display during ‘March for Gaza’ in Washington From Hamas and Al-Qaeda flags to references to the Rothschilds and Nazis, ralliers went well beyond just 'from the river to the sea.'

(JNS) Speakers at a “March for Gaza” in Washington on Jan. 13 promised that Israel would cease to exist and, to the cheers of thousands of attendees, accused U.S. President Joe Biden of supporting genocide against Palestinians. Osama Abuirshaid, executive director of […]

Government & Politics

Lib Dem councillor sparks fury after refusing to address antisemitism concerns Birmingham city councillor Ayoub Khan refuses to answer concerns put to him that he considers antisemitism awareness training 'is beneath you'

(Jewish News) A Liberal Democrat councillor exposed by Jewish News for questioning evidence that Hamas carried out atrocities in Israel on October 7th has sparked renewed anger after refusing to confirm he has undertaken antisemitism awareness training for linking the Jewish state […]

Government & Politics

White House distances itself from CAIR, condemns director’s ‘antisemitic statements’ The White House scrubbed a mention of CAIR from an antisemitism fact sheet and pledged that the group has no involvement in efforts to draft a national Islamophobia strategy

(Jewish Insider) The White House on Thursday distanced itself from the Council on American-Islamic Relations after the leader of the Muslim advocacy organization gave a speech celebrating the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack in Israel. “We condemn these shocking, antisemitic statements in […]

Academics & Education

Malmo, Sweden, sees antisemitism in schools, Nazi books in Arabic at public library Mira Kelber, chairperson of Jewish Youth in Malmo, highlighted the fear among students, saying, 'Many young people are afraid. They don't dare stand up and speak.'

(Jerusalem Post) Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in schools in Malmo, Sweden, despite the city’s ongoing efforts to combat hatred against Jews. Offensive chants and graffiti have resurfaced, causing concern. Malmo had been making progress in addressing antisemitism until the […]

Government & Politics

Germany: Faeser seeks Hamas condemnation at Islam conference Germany's interior minister has said she will seek clear positions on Hamas from faith groups at the government's annual Islam conference. Nancy Faeser said they should assume 'their responsibility in society.'

(Deutsche Welle) The ongoing conflict in Gaza in the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7 terror attacks against Israel looked sure to overshadow the German government’s annual Islam conference in Berlin on Tuesday. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said ahead of the event on […]

Demonstrations

Police ‘actively looking’ for individuals over antisemitic signs at pro-Palestinian march While a march in the capital calling for a ceasefire in Gaza remained largely peaceful, images are circulating on social media showing some protesters having carried antisemitic signs. Sky News has also seen antisemitic graffiti close to the route.

(Sky News) The Metropolitan Police has said it is “actively looking” for individuals pictured carrying antisemitic placards at the pro-Palestinian march in London. Hundreds of thousands of people took part in a march in the capital on Saturday, calling for a ceasefire […]

Clerics & Preachers

German mosque suspends imam for joking about Hamas attack in online post Mohamed Ibrahim's remark was blamed for contributing to collapse of interfaith peace event in Munich

(National-UAE) An imam who responded to Hamas’s attack on Israel by joking that “everyone has their own way of celebrating October” has been suspended in Germany. The Islamic Centre Munich distanced itself from the post by Mohamed Ibrahim, saying it had felt […]

Demonstrations

‘These are hate marches’: Home secretary hits out at pro-Palestinian protests as UK terror threat level remains ‘substantial’ When questioned about demonstrations in London, Suella Braverman said police were dealing with a 'large number of bad actors' and urged forces to take a 'zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism.'

(Sky News) Home Secretary Suella Braverman has described street demonstrations in support of Palestinians as “hate marches.” It comes as five people have been charged after a pro-Palestinian protest took place in London on Saturday — the second weekend in a row […]

Government & Politics

Rashida Tlaib’s alleged links to the Hamas terror organization — report The Canary Mission identified Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's connections with the Hamas terrorist organization in a new report.

(Jerusalem Post) Palestinian-American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has been an outspoken supporter of the Palestinian cause. However, her alleged connections to the Hamas terrorist group have only recently been uncovered, according to the Canary Mission. In an article it published on October 25, […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

White House increases outreach to Muslim and Arab Americans in face of criticism to Israel-Gaza war response Some aides worry Biden hasn't shown enough empathy for Palestinian civilians and a Muslim community facing anger at home.

(NBC) Hours before President Joe Biden gave a rare prime-time address last week, his head speechwriter sat down with a group of senior Arab and Muslim American officials to go over the draft and take suggestions. Dissent was sprouting even inside the […]

Government & Politics

Biden tapped this group to fight anti-Semitism. It’s defending Hamas’s attack on Israel Council on American-Islamic Relations executive director Nihad Awad called on the White House to condemn Israel

(Free Beacon) The Biden administration earlier this year tapped the Council on American-Islamic Relations for an initiative to curb anti-Semitism. This week, the anti-Semitic group and its leaders defended Hamas attacks that have killed more than 1,000 Jews. The White House announced […]

Arts & Entertainment

Birmingham police pull out of controversial Islamic conference after sparking outrage Speakers at the LPM conference have made charged remarks about non-Muslims and compared Israeli policy to the Nazis

(GB News) West Midlands Police has pulled out of exhibiting at a religious conference this weekend after a GB News investigation uncovered a litany of controversial remarks by the speakers. The Birmingham police were set to exhibit at the LPM Conference, hosted […]

Arts & Entertainment

Antisemitism accusations over rapper split France’s left A tweet by the rapper Médine is dividing parties in the hard left-Green Nupes coalition that currently leads in French polls.

(Politico) The left’s antisemitism problem has taken center-stage in France. The summer jamborees of the French Green party and the hard left were supposed to be opportunities to discuss climate change, wealth inequalities and next year’s European elections in a festive, holiday […]

Academics & Education

UK Muslim student org hosts IRGC talks calling for war on Jews IRGC leaders have encouraged violence against and parroted conspiracies regarding Jews. The talks have reached tens of thousands of people.

(Jerusalem Post) Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) leadership preached an ultimate war on the Jewish people in live-streamed talks arranged by the Islamic Students Association of Britain, according to a Jewish Chronicle report on Thursday. Some of the speakers who addressed the Muslim […]

Christians

Activist backs off Sweden Torah burning: Trying to draw attention to Quran desecration ‘I will not burn [holy books]; no one should,’ says Ahmad Alush; decision by Swedish police to allow burning of Jewish, Christian bibles outside Israeli embassy had sparked outrage

(Times of Israel) A Muslim activist who had received permission to burn a Torah and a Bible outside the Israeli embassy in Sweden on Saturday said he was backing off from the move, adding that he only wanted to draw attention to […]

Children & Teens

Netanyahu condemns ‘waves of antisemitism’ by rioters in France 'We support the French government in its fight against the scourge of antisemitism,' says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

(JNS) Israel is closely monitoring and deeply concerned about “waves of antisemitism sweeping over France,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during Sunday’s weekly Cabinet meeting. “In recent days, we have witnessed criminal assaults against Jewish targets. We strongly condemn these attacks […]

Health & Medicine

NHS trust director steps down after JN uncovers posts about Holocaust and ‘real Jews’ Exclusive: Maqsood Ahmad, non-executive director of the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, previously held senior role at the Home Office including 'advising the home secretary on equality and policing'

(Jewish News) A director of an NHS foundation trust has “stepped down with immediate effect” from his role after Jewish News raised concerns about social media posts comparing Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians with the Nazi Holocaust, and comments about “real Jews.” […]

Government & Politics

Member of Alberta multiculturalism council resigns over past antisemitic posts A letter rejecting Tariq Khan as a UCP nominee in 2018 references a video he shared labelling the Holocaust a hoax

(Canadian Press) A member of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s new multiculturalism panel resigned Monday after the opposition resurrected past antisemitic social media posts. The Alberta NDP asked Smith to remove Tariq Khan, a Calgary-based realtor, from the Premier’s Council on Multiculturalism, citing […]

Context

Berlin bans protests of terrorist NGO after calls of ‘death to Israel’ A protest including chants of 'Death to Jews' and 'Death to Israel' was organized by Samidoun, a Palestinian NGO that is classified as a terrorist entity by Israel.

(Jerusalem Post) The authorities in the city-state of Berlin banned protests on Saturday and Sunday, organized by the Israeli government-designated terrorist NGO Samidoun that aids Palestinian terrorists. This was reported by the Berlin newspaper BZ on Friday. A police official said: “According […]