Islamophobia

Jewish journalist wound up in French debate over antisemitism and Islamophobia

“I believe in the French Republic staying a space of debate, where religion is a private question,” said Ruth Elkrief.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
22/02/2024

Anti-Zionism is a protected belief, rules UK employment tribunal

It can now be counted alongside veganism, a belief in Scottish independence, ‘gender critical beliefs,’ and opposition to critical race theory as a protected viewpoint.

06/02/2024

Michigan police up presence after 'islamophobic' WSJ op-ed on Hamas support

The WSJ published the piece on Friday headlined as "Welcome to Dearborn, America's Jihad Capital."

By REUTERS
04/02/2024

Suspensions for chanting 'From the river to the sea' Islamophobic? Federal investigation will tell

Some Jewish groups say the phrase is antisemitic for endorsing the elimination of the state of Israel, while pro-Palestinian groups say it is a peaceful call for coexistence. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/02/2024

San Diego State U being investigated for Islamophobia after Oct.7 support email to students

The campus SJP chapter said in a statement that the school “has failed to acknowledge the emotions and well-being of its Palestinian and Muslim students.”

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
04/01/2024

US teacher threatens to behead middle school student in Israeli flag row

The adult witnesses recounted to the officers that they had heard Reese shout he was going to slit the student's throat, drag her outside and cut her head off.

Denmark passes bill to ban Quran burnings

The issue garnered attention in the region after a planned Torah burning was approved by Sweden before being scrapped by the organizers, whose goal to ban the burning of all holy books.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023

Three Palestinian students shot in Vermont school shooting

A man with a pistol shot the three victims on the street near the University of Vermont on Saturday evening and then ran away, Burlington police said in a statement.

By REUTERS , ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
26/11/2023

US investigating antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools

Last month, federal prosecutors charged a Cornell University student with allegedly making online threats against Jewish students.

By REUTERS
17/11/2023

Elon Musk’s X failed to remove 98% of CCDH-reported hate content

The CCDH found that X rarely suspended or locked the accounts of users breaching the site's rules.

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy