Combat Antisemitism Movement

CAM weekly antisemitism report – ‘Nakba Day’ protests set off wave of antisemitism

43 incidents were linked to “Nakba Day” demonstrations, where anti-Israel activists commemorate the “catastrophe” of the Jewish state’s founding in 1948.

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A PALESTINIAN flag emblazoned with an image of Hamas military spokesperson Abu Obaida is waved during Nakba Day protests in Brooklyn, New York, May 15.
CAM CEO Sacha Roytman addressing the “Voices for Truth” social media influencers summit, organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), in Miami, Florida.

200 influencers unite against antisemitism at CAM Miami Summit

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman, "We need more courage. More allies. More action. More content. Your voices are needed more than ever. That is why this summit matters.”

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inaugural event of the Jewish Mayors and Municipal Leaders Association (JMMLA), held at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

CAM launches first ever American Jewish Mayors Association to end silence on antisemitism

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, “We have a responsibility to confront antisemitism, defend democratic values, and ensure every resident feels safe in our communities.”

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SHEINA GUTNICK, whose father was killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, speaks to the media after the first hearing block of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney on May 4, 2026.

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.

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CAM marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with education and call for unity against hate

“Dr. King’s message was never meant to be frozen in time. It demands ongoing engagement, and moral courage, especially at a moment when antisemitism, racism, and extremism are again on the rise.”

JANUARY 27, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Combat Antisemitism Movement African-American Alliance Manager Dazia Wallerson participating in the "MLK Day with PJ Library & PJ Our Way" event the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, near Baltimore, 2026.

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin legacy of leadership

Youngkin leaves a legacy of leadership in his state-level fight against Antisemitism

JANUARY 27, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin addressing the “Faith, Freedom, and Legacy: Honoring Virginia’s Jewish Heritage” dinner, in Richmond, Virginia, May 20, 2025

CAM Weekly Antisemitism report – Synagogues attacked by arsonists in the US and Germany

This marks the latest cases of a growing trend of antisemitic hatred manifesting as physical acts of violence.

JANUARY 21, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Summary of Events Over Last Week

Senior Biden admin. official Aaron Keyak slams ‘double agent’ question posed to Josh Shapiro

"If a person were truly an intelligence asset of a foreign government, they’re just going to say ‘no.’ So, what was the motivation? Were they trying to intimidate him?" Keyak asks.

JANUARY 19, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
Aaron Keyak (L) and Deborah Lipstadt testify about the recent rise in antisemitism and its threat to democracy before the U.S. Helsinki Commission in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on December 13, 2022 in Washington, DC.

When moral clarity can’t wait at City Hall

If “never again” is going to mean anything in our cities, it must show up in what we do now and in how quickly we’re willing to say, without a moment’s hesitation: not here.

JANUARY 19, 2026ByLISA KATZ
Suspected arson at Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson, Mississppi, that destroyed two torah scrolls, January 11, 2026.

CAM weekly Antisemitism report – Mamdani effect seen on the streets of New York

Protesters openly chanted "We support Hamas," outside a Jewish yeshiva in a neighborhood of Queens

JANUARY 12, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Summary of Events Over Last Three Weeks

Atlanta-area mayors unite in municipal push against rising antisemitism

"We have people in our communities who are depending on us not just to lead, but to bring calm and solace to our communities and stop hate.”

JANUARY 11, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Swastika graffited on window ofMagen David Yeshiva school in Brooklyn.

“Mayor Mamdani has to act before words turn into bullets”

CAM Condemns ‘We Support Hamas’ Chants at Queens Protest

JANUARY 11, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025.

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls to fire Police Chief over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters

“A democracy cannot accept a situation where threats of anti-Semitic violence are met by excluding Jews rather than stopping those who threaten them.”

JANUARY 8, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
UEFA Europa League - Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - November 6, 2025 Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners outside the stadium before the match.

Arson attack targets home of Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner as family slept inside

As Germany marks Holocaust Remembrance season, the attack serves as a grim reminder that Antisemitism is not confined to history books

JANUARY 6, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
A shed on the property of Brandenburg Commissioner for Combating Antisemitism Andreas Büttner was set on fire in a suspected arson attack in the early morning of January 4, 2026.