Discrimination

High Court begins reviewing death penalty law as Adalah files petition after ACRI challenge

The petition argues that the law creates a discriminatory system, saying the West Bank amendments apply only to Palestinians.

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, March 30, 2026.
An example of the Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship food relief and medical outreach for Christian Internally Displaced Persons in Adamawa, northeast Nigeria.

US pressure is forcing action on anti-Christian violence, Nigerian Christian leader tells 'Post'

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International federation votes against expelling Israeli social workers' union

 South African flag.

Elite South African school apologizes over refusal to play Jewish day school at fixture


NJ man charged with federal hate crime after stealing Palestinian flag, destroying Islamic items

Rutgers University told the Jerusalem Post "Rutgers condemns this act of violence against the Rutgers–New Brunswick Muslim community and the desecration of a religious and community space."

The campus of Rutgers University, one of many places Hillel maintains a chapter.

Steven Spielberg: 'Machinery of extremism' is used on campuses

In his speech, Spielberg lamented polling showing high rates of antisemitism on college campuses. He also condemned other forms of hate, including anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and anti-Sikh discrimination.

 Director Steven Spielberg gestures on the red carpet as he attends a ceremony in which he is to receive the Honorary Golden Bear Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 21, 2023.

UC Berkeley is under federal investigation over the recent disruption of an Israeli speaker

It was not immediately clear who filed the Berkeley complaint.

 Pro-Israel students at the University of Berkeley demonstrate next to Pro-Palestinian students.

Israel's Sheba Hospital sued by disabled candidate over inaccessibility

The hospital responded that, unfortunately it was not possible due to " space restiants of the hospital" and that it wouldnt be "so comfortable."

Young woman in a wheelchair with leg in plaster (illustrative).

Columbia University antisemitism task force releases first set of recommendations

The task force recommends a "speaker's corner" approach that permits protests in designated areas, but not in academic buildings. 

 A PROTESTER waves a Palestinian flag during a rally at Columbia University in New York, in November.

Argentina Jewish group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office

“Discrimination in Argentina is a problem suffered by various groups,” the country’s umbrella Jewish group said.

 Argentina's President Javier Milei looks on during a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024.

Feds to probe Harvard’s response to harassment of pro-Palestinian students

A group alleges students have been harassed while attending pro-Palestinian vigils and working student jobs, assaulted while walking to campus libraries, and stalked by classmates.

A sign hangs on a gate of a building at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., July 6, 2023.

Antisemitic comments interrupt virtual meeting at Connecticut municipality

The police department of the city additionally began investigating into the antisemitic statements that were made, with criminal charges possibly being filed to the suspects if motivated by hate.

 Demonstrators protest against the lack of police action during pro-Palestinian demonstrations and to condemn the increase of antisemitic hate crimes in London, Britain, October 25, 2023

Congress gives Harvard two-week deadline to submit documents of antisemitic incidences

The letter, addressed to Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker and Interim President Dr. Alan Garber, outlined a "pattern of deeply troubling incidents and developments."

 Demonstrators take part in an Emergency Rally: Stand with Palestinians Under Siege in Gaza at Harvard University on October 14, 2023.

JustGiving backs down on withheld funds for IDF ‘militia’ phone chargers

The fundraising site had originally refused to pay out the over £20,000 raised for portable chargers for IDF soldiers, arguing that the funds could be used to "support a militia."

 IDF activity in the Gaza Strip