Blood Libel

Ancient blood libels continue to shape modern antisemitism - opinion

Antisemitic conspiracy theories have deep historical roots and continue to resurface, driving prejudice and violence against Jews today.

The Simon of Trent blood libel: Illustration in Hartmann Schedel’s Weltchronik, 1493
The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.

Israel slams NYT opinion article on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence

A demonstration in support of Palestine and Lebanon marches through Stockholm to Gustav Adolfs Torg, Sweden October 5.

'Blood libel repackaged': Israeli ambr. condemns Stockholm mock slaughter protest

 FORMER UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at a pro-Palestinian rally in London last month. He has congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his New York City mayoral primary win.

Jeremy Corbyn repeats claim Israel 'harvested organs' of Gazans


Sen. Merkley invokes Easter to condemn 'indiscriminate bombing of Gaza,’ drawing condemnations

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, a former centrist lawmaker who serves as Israel’s antisemitism envoy, wrote in a post on X that invoking the holiday to slam Israel’s military action was a blood libel.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, speaks at a press conference on the introduction of the Senate ETHICS Act outside of the U.S. Capitol Building, April 18, 2023.

Israeli 'settler violence' a blood libel used to exert political pressure on Jewish state - opinion

To justify this terror-rewarding move, there was a need to show the violence from Israel’s side, namely “settler violence.”

 Jewish settlers at the illegal West Bank settlement outpost of Ramat Migron, on September 8, 2023.

How vicious lies are weaponized against Israel - opinion

Funny how they use the same term – “the river to the sea” – which has traditionally been the battle cry for ridding Israel of all of its Jewish presence.

 A PROTESTER holds a flag that reads: ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,’ at a march in New York City, last month.

Jews murder, sacrifice Western children, claims Swedish-Algerian journalist

Yahya Aby Zakariya made a number of antisemitic comments while appearing on the Houthi television channel Al-Masirah TV.

Yahya Aby Zakariya

UK Conservative politician accuses Israel of killing Palestinian kids

David Rutley responded to the MP that the UK “will continue to oppose violations and abuse of international human rights or international humanitarian law by the government of Israel or the PA."

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 21, 2023

UK news outlet sparks outrage for cartoon comparing Jenin to Ukraine

A spokesperson from the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) said that the organization was “outraged” by The Independent's depiction of Jenin amid an IDF operation to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

 YOUNG PALESTINIANS clash with Israeli soldiers in Jenin, in the West Bank.

Outrage over BBC anchor's false accusation of Israeli forces in interview with Bennett

The International Legal Forum (ILF), a global network of lawyers combating antisemitism and terror, expressed utter dismay and shock at Gadgil's conduct.

Pedestrians walk past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in London, Britain, January 29, 2020.

Jordan's Abdullah needs to stop spreading blood libels against Israel - opinion

Jordan’s king claims Israel is undermining the status quo in Jerusalem as women in the Old City chanting they will liberate al-Aqsa with blood and fire.

 SPREADING A blood libel. King of Jordan Abdullah II speaks at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, last week.

IDF soldiers drink blood in 'blood libel' post by anti-Zionist NGO

The picture, entitled "Independence Day," depicts celebration of Israel's independence day by Israeli soldiers, who raise their blood-filled glasses in toast.

The Simon of Trent blood libel: Illustration in Hartmann Schedel’s Weltchronik, 1493