Antisemitism

Bath, UK mayor resigns after amplifying idea that Jewish ambulance arson was ‘false flag' attack

Bharat Pankhania, the mayor of Bath, England, resigned after suggesting that the antisemitic attack that set fire to four Hatzolah ambulances in London was committed by Jews.

A bird's eye view of the ancient Roman city of Bath, England.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the ultra-orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March 4, 2026.

Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness, on Passover and the rest of the year

A general view of a sign with the University of Pennsylvania logo on July 19, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA.

Penn must turn over list of Jewish employees to Trump administration, federal judge rules

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.

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


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.

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.

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.

Athens has lost its way: Is the birthplace of democracy normalizing antisemitism?

Combat Antisemitism Movement identified a planned demonstration expected to feature banners supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and other extremist Islamist organizations

Riot police use pepper spray and a water cannon against pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece on May 15, 2021

CAM calls on Athens Mayor to act

Antisemitism becomes “Visible, tolerated, and normalized” in Greek capital

Athens, Greece- November 8 2023: Greek and Palestinian activists protest against the Israeli war on Gaza in front of the Hellenic Parliament in the center of Athens

Sweden: The ‘perfect storm’ of antisemitism

For many members of Sweden’s Jewish community, the largest in Scandinavia, the collapse of a partnership symbolized something larger.

THOUSANDS GATHER in Stockholm waving the Palestinian and the Hamas flag, shouting ‘Boycott Israel’ and ‘Long live Palestine’ as they protest Israel’s actions in Gaza, 2009

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."

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.

Director Avi Lewis and journalist Naomi Klein attend the "This Changes Everything" photo call during the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 13, 2015.

Toronto Police under fire for allowing pro-Palestine protesters to march past Jewish institutions

One week ago, Toronto police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo announced a new ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Jewish residential areas of the city.

AL-QUDS DAY protesters march through the streets in Toronto, Ontario, on March 14, 2026.

Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks

“Just as we demand full protection for synagogues and for Jewish lives, so too we reject any harm to mosques, churches, and all houses of prayer...and all religious violence," Rabbi Bar wrote.

 Rabbi Kalman Bar

Tony Blair rejects Gaza genocide charge, says Western leaders are failing to stop antisemitism

Tony Blair rejected claims that Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, warning that Western leaders are failing to confront the political climate fueling rising antisemitism.

Former British prime minister Tony Blair, September 18, 2024.