IHRA definition of antisemitism

Germany: 'Respectable antisemitism'

Even as Germany strengthened its institutional response to antisemitism, it became the central European battleground over the legitimacy of the IHRA definition itself.

GRAVES DESECRATED by vandals with Nazi swastikas and antisemitic slogans are seen in the Jewish cemetery of Weyhers, Germany, near the city of Ebersburg, Aug. 2005.
Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University in Manhattan, in New York City, US, March 9, 2026.

Argentina assumes presidency of IHRA, commits to fighting antisemitism

GRADUATES, SOME holding pro-Palestinian signs and flags, attend Columbia University’s graduation ceremony in New York City in May. The flare-up of antisemitism in classrooms and on campus is due to the confluence of contributing factors, says the writer.

Antisemitism spreading like wildfire on US college campuses, EdWorkForce finds

Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill speaks as she holds a campaign rally in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 1, 2025.

New Jersey blew a chance to lead on combating hate


Brazil withdraws from IHRA shortly after country joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel

While the Brazilian government has not officially confirmed the withdrawal from IHRA, the move has been confirmed by various anti-Israeli Brazilian groups.

 People hold signs during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil November 18, 2024.

All three anti-Israel motions at British Medical conference pass with majority vote

Motion 42 asks for the BMA to affirm "the right of healthcare professionals and medical students to criticize states, governments, or institutions for actions that contravene international law."

The Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom.

Arizona governor vetoes bill that would let parents sue teachers over antisemitism

“Unfortunately, this bill is not about antisemitism; it’s about attacking our teachers,” wrote Hobbs in a letter announcing the veto on Tuesday.

 Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs speaks to supporters at a campaign rally on November 06, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona.

Jews must remain steadfast and indivisible amid antisemitic attacks - opinion

Sarah and Yaron loved Israel, each other, and life itself, with joy, hope, and plans for a future they were never able to build. Their memory, and our response, must be defined by action, not fear.

 THE WRITER (right) meets last week with Daniel Lischinsky at the shiva in Beit Zayit for Daniel’s son Yaron, who was murdered along with Sarah Lynn Milgrim in the Washington terror attack

'Online antisemitism doesn't remain online, turns to physical violence' say experts

Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, the founder and CEO of CyberWell, told the IHRA conference about online calls to violence against Jewish people.

 Pro-Israel demonstrators protest against Ben and Jerry's over its boycott of the West Bank, and against antisemitism, in Manhattan, New York City, on August 12, 2021

UK Chief Rabbi: 'I am Zionist because I am a Jew'

"If you are anti-Zionist, you are anti-Jews and anti-Judaism," he said, adding that "Israel is not just the geo-political endeavour of the Jewish people, it is the center of Judaism."

Britain's chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

European Parliament condemns PA textbooks for six years in a row

The resolutions called for EU funding to the PA to be frozen until textbooks are reformed. It also signaled growing pressure on the European Commission to adopt a similar stance.

 FILE PHOTO: European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

Senate committee approves amendment stating criticism of Israeli government isn’t antisemitic

The amendment was proposed by Bernie Sanders, the Jewish progressive leader, and approved in a 12-11 vote in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

 US Senate floor

Kudos to Chikli for his leadership in battling antisemitism, breaking taboos - opinion

Kudos to Chikli for showing leadership. He dared to point a finger at the virulent antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

 MK AMICHAI CHIKLI attends the House Committee meeting in the Knesset last week at which he was declared a defector.

HB 937: Missouri bill seeks to enshrine IHRA antisemitism definition in state's schools

“We have to make sure that our Jewish students can feel safe and comfortable going to school," said State Representative George Hruza.

 Supporters of HB 937, including Saint Louis University student Nikolay Remizov (fifth from right), Missouri State Representative George Hruza (fourth from right), and CAM Founder Adam Beren (third from right) stand for a group photo, at the State Capitol, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Feb. 26, 2025.