Discrimination

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

A South African school apologized after audio recordings contradicted its claim that a canceled match with a Jewish school was due to scheduling issues.

 South African flag.
A sign is seen above a branch of Oxfam, in London, Britain February 12, 2018.

Ex-Oxfam UK CEO sues charity, says it disproportionately focused on Gaza, pushed 'genocide' label

 An illustrative image of a class in an elementary school.

The paradox of antisemitism education – and why it backfired - opinion

Family members and friends attend the funeral of Muhammed Hussein Tarabin, who was shot by a police officer several days ago, in the village of Tarabin, in the Negev, January 5, 2026

Israel's military-style policing in Negev towns is a systemic failure - opinion


Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog

A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."

"If the place is dangerous then no one is allowed in. We don't leave some outside and some inside," Aryeh Brander, a 53, stated.

'Charlie Big Potatoes': Neo-Nazi arrested for encouraging violence on Jews

Kristofer Kearney, a Liverpool resident, ran a channel called "Fascist Fitness," where he shared considerably offensive material - plus fitness tips.

 A Nazi Swastika flag captured and signed by members of a black segregated U.S. Army unit in World War II is displayed amid the collection of Elizabeth Meaders, New York, February 2, 2022.

Bias in electronic health records impact clinical trial results - report

Using electronic health records for medical data is inherently biased since it excludes demographics who don't have access to health care or who lack literacy for proper patient-reported outcomes.

 An illustrative image of electronic health records.

Right-wing NGO backs ousted anti-racism czar, calls to extend tenure

Btsalmo director Shai Glick said that Aweke Zena was a "tremendous asset" to the State of Israel, government service and the fight against racism. 

 AWEKE KOBE ZENA: Seizing the opportunity.

Hamada Salem: A teacher murdered because of a tattoo

Over 100 Arabs have been murdered in Israel in 2023 in a deadly wave of crime that police are struggling to get under control.

The scene where Hamada Salem was murdered in Acre in May.

City of Miami Beach agrees to pay $1.3 million to settle Jewish congregation’s discrimination claims

“We respectfully disagree with the premise that the city discriminates against any person or religion, simply because the city enforces the city code,” City Attorney Rafael Paz told Axios in January.

 The World’s Tallest Electronic Menorah lights-up the South Florida skyline at the 60-story, 700-foot-tall, ultra-futuristic Paramount Miami Worldcenter skyscraper in downtown Miami.

Lapid: Israeli gov't proposal on Zionist values represents racism

Lapid argued that the decision was discriminatory against the Druze • "Artificial intelligence should replace your entire government," he told Netanyahu

 Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid is seen addressing the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on May 29, 2023.

Women required to sit in back of theater at 'family friendly' Israeli play

Rosh Ha'ayin residents said separate seating was done in the past, but it was left and right and not front and back.

 Seats in a theater.

Bus line in Ashdod doesn't allow women, drivers say it's line for 'only men'

Bus drivers on the Ashdod 80 line have barred women from riding the bus multiple times.

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Groups slam Israeli gov't for ‘medieval’ backslide on women’s rights

As Israel focuses on judicial overhaul, groups warn that a slew of bills could set gender equality back centuries.

 Women protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv against the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US, June 28, 2022.