Antizionism

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas says Zionists ‘talk like Black people during slavery’

The comment appears in a 21-minute “uncut” edition of the web series SubwayTakes, in which host Kareem Rahma interviews famous and up-and-coming New Yorkers about their most controversial opinions.

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The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas appears on SubwayTakes.
Alan Dershowitz attends the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the 80th session of The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025 in New York City.

Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in US history’

The announcement formalized a political evolution for Dershowitz, who defended Trump during his first impeachment and has increasingly broken with Democrats over Israel in recent years.

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Police forensic officers work inside a cordon set up near to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London on April 19, 2026, the scene of an arson attack overnight.

Ten arrested for anti Jewish London arsons over 48 hours, seven for plot in progress

Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours and relate to a suspected conspiracy to commit arson, though the specific target or venue has not yet been identified.

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Signs in support of the Green Party stand outside houses in the constituency of Gorton and Denton ahead of a parliamentary by-election, in Manchester, Britain, February 18, 2026.

Green Party suspends anti-Israel Jewish activist for antisemitism, other Jew-hating members remain

Tony Greenstein was a founding member of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and also received a suspended sentence in September 2023 for attacking an Elbit Systems factory with Palestine Action.

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French far-left MEP Rima Hassan arrested over X post justifying attack on Israeli airport

French media reported authorities had arrested Hassan and detained her in custody because they suspected the post made on March 26 could be construed as showing support for terrorism.

APRIL 2, 2026ByREUTERS
Rima Hassan during the plenary session and votes of the european parliament, in Strasbourg, on February 10, 2026.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes Gaza ‘genocide’ discourse ‘litmus test’ for Democrats

Beshear's remarks come as Democratic candidates increasingly grapple with their stances on Israel amid record-low support for Israel among their base.

MARCH 31, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during an event titled "How Democrats Can Connect with America" at the Center For American Progress on February 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparks backlash in Jewish swing district

Phillips-Staley’s position on Israel changed for the negative after a trip to Israel and the West Bank in February 2026.

MARCH 31, 2026ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA
Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, speaks during a press conference outside of Columbia University on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion

The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.

MARCH 31, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands silently during a press conference on the Air Canada Express crash at Terminal B in LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026 in New York City.

Pro-Palestine protesters shout 'genocide' outside NW London kosher restaurant, JNF HQ

Locals described seeing approximately 40 protesters march past a kosher restaurant in Kaifeng as distressing, with a Hendon MP calling the protests "clearly antisemitic."

MARCH 31, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
An activist from People Against Genocide is arrested after being freed from a lock-on device during the protest on March 30, 2026 in London, England.

Canadian progressive party picks Jewish anti-Zionist politician as its leader

Avi Lewis was elected to lead the New Democrats on Sunday, saying he hopes to rebuild a party that suffered its worst losses in history during the 2025 federal election.

MARCH 30, 2026BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
Director Avi Lewis and journalist Naomi Klein attend the "This Changes Everything" photo call during the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 13, 2015.

Anti-Zionist Jews: The wayward sons of our generation - opinion

Some Jews seek Judaism without peoplehood; the Haggadah warns that faith and community are inseparable.

MARCH 28, 2026ByDORON PEREZ
A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City.

Columbia’s Hillel director: What do we do about antisemitism on campus?

A Jewish student’s experience on campus should not be defined by antisemitism, but rather by the support they receive when such incidents occur.

MARCH 26, 2026ByBRIAN S. COHEN/JTA
One demonstrator fixes another head scarf outside the pro-Palestine encampment on the Columbia University campus on April 29, 2024 in New York City.

Avraham Burg, longtime fixture of Israeli left, meets Tucker Carlson on his own turf

“Listen, Tucker, I cannot stand you,” the former Knesset speaker told his interviewer over a video call. “But you’re a nice person, so I talk with you.”

MARCH 25, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson (l) hosts Israeli leftist, former interim president and former speaker of the Knesset, Avraham Burg, on his program, March 23, 2026.

Toronto Police to deploy armed officers, bans pro-Palestinian protests in Jewish areas

As part of the measures, which come amid "heightened tensions," officers will be equipped with patrol rifles and other long guns as part of a deterrence strategy,

MARCH 25, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Toronto police stand watch near the Al-Quds day protest in Toronto, Ontario, on March 14, 2026.