Islamophobia

British minor arrested after allegedly planning 'extreme right-wing' terror attacks on two mosques

Originally, the suspect was arrested for damaging a vehicle, but during a search police allegedly located plans to attack two mosques in the Sutton area, in South London.

Police liaison officers stand guard outside the East London Mosque in Tower Hamlets, London on August 9, 2024.
 Utah State Police officer stands guard behind tape during a crime scene investigation by FBI and state forensic agents at an apartment complex in Washington, Utah, U.S., September 12, 2025; Illustrative.

Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah hate crime, police say

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

UK police arrest 12 over far Right terror threat to Islamic event

An effigy of a person holding a knife in a mosque stands atop the Moygashel bonfire ahead of its lighting as part of the annual bonfire events marking the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, in Moygashel, Northern Ireland, July 9, 2026.

Politicians condemn replica of mosque set alight in anti-migrant bonfire in Northern Ireland


Condemn antisemitism without equivocation to Islamophobia - Opinion

“Black lives matter” represent a stance against Black intolerance. Following the October 7th massacre of more than 1,200 Israelis, injuring 7,000 more, the Jewish community asks: condemn antisemitism

 Je Suis Charlie

US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war

Human rights advocates have similarly reported a global rise in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias, and antisemitism since the latest eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

Muslim American women wearing hijab shop at the Balady halal supermarket ahead of the first day of Ramadan in Brooklyn, New York

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.

Department of Education increases transparency around Title VI discrimination investigations

The increased transparency comes as students’ complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses surrounding the war continue to ramp up.

 Jewish and pro-Israel supporters gathered in solidarity with Israel and in protest of rising levels of antisemitism and severe anti-Jewish attacks in New York City, 2023.

Biden denounces resurgence of Islamophobia amid Gaza war

The Council on American-Islamic Relations advocacy group says it received 3,578 complaints during the last three months of 2023.

 US President Joe Biden delivers his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.

UK unveils new extremism definition amid rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims

Groups identified as extremist, following a "robust" assessment over the next few weeks, will not be subject to any action under criminal laws and will still be permitted to hold demonstrations.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to press as arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, on October 19, 2023

UK government pledges extra cash for Muslims' security

The UK has seen an outburst of antisemitism and islamophobia, including accusations against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's own government, leading to a new funding commitment to address the issue.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, March 6, 2024.

UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker who said Islamists control London's mayor

A survey conducted from Feb. 16-18 by Savanta showed that 29% of Britons believed the Conservatives had a problem with Islamophobia, the most of any major political party.

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

How a Jewish journalist wound up in the middle of French debate over antisemitism and Islamophobia

“I believe in the French Republic staying a space of debate, where religion is a private question,” said Ruth Elkrief.

 French-Moroccan Jewish journalist Ruth Elkrief.

Anti-Zionism is a protected belief, rules UK employment tribunal

It can now be counted alongside veganism, a belief in Scottish independence, ‘gender critical beliefs,’ and opposition to critical race theory as a protected viewpoint.

 Hampton House, University of Bristol.