New York State passes buffer zone legislation protecting synagogues from harassment
The Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation bill passed 53 to 10 in the senate and 110 to 33 in the assembly on Tuesday.
Antisemitism
Jordanian school textbooks contain antisemitic, anti-Zionist themes, IMPACT-se finds
German police arrest Syrian suspected of helping attack at Holocaust memorial
Three Israelis suffer alleged violent attack in Nicosia
Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7
“We seem, Sara, to have passed a Rubicon now with these antisemitic threats,” Moskowitz said. “Now it’s every day, all the time.”
Jewish man gang-beaten in antisemitic hate crime in Golders Green
The man, in his 20s, had to go to a hospital for injuries to his face and back.
Mamdani to appoint anti-Israel JVP rabbi to taxpayer-funded city hall faith liaison role
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Rabbi Miriam Grossman, linked to Jewish Voice for Peace, to a city faith liaison role, raising concerns over anti-Israel affiliations.
Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'
The resolution, reintroduced into the House in time for Nakba Day, called for an official commemoration of the Nakba and for US legislators to denounce an "ongoing Nakba."
'Long live Al Aqsa Flood': US Nakba Day protests rife with terrorism support
"Gaza is our compass, and Al-Aqsa is the north star. Join our fight, and may we see a liberated Palestine within our lifetimes!" said the Keffiyeh-clad student activist.
Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against IDF soldier in Amsterdam
According to HRF, the young Israeli man, S.A., served in the IDF as a sergeant in the “Zion” company of the 97th Netzah Yehuda Battalion.
German intelligence service flags watermelon symbol in new pro-Palestinian extremism guide
Germany’s BfV warns that antisemitic codes, from financial conspiracy terms to anti-Israel symbols, can spread extremism while going undetected.
First hearings for Australia commission end after Jews share stories of antisemitism
The first block of hearings began on May 4, providing those impacted by rising antisemitism in the country an opportunity to share their insight and testimonies in the wake of the October 7 Massacre.
London Nova Festival exhibit's sign removed over fears of antisemitic crimes
London police sought to minimize any early exposure of the exhibition’s exact location, out of concern that attempts could be made to organize extreme protests or security incidents around the site.
October 7 Massacre conference to be held in Toronto by branch of banned terror group
The conference was immediately endorsed by several organizations suspected of being branches of the Samidoun network after being designated by both the US and Canada as a terrorist front in 2024.
