Racism

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

Britain's minister for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, described the display on Thursday as a "sickening and cowardly act of intimidation."

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.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire following the publication of the long-delayed defence investment plan on June 30, 2026 in Berkshire.

Starmer says racism, intolerance worsening in UK

Police stand guard at the main train station of Giessen, Germany. November 29, 2025.

Berlin police detain man after antisemitic assault on Jewish family in Charlottenburg

The White Sands National Monument Visitor Center is seen at the White Sands National Park, New Mexico, U.S. June 24, 2025

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US


Beit Hanina locals speak about the Israel-Hamas war

Residents and business owners share a tapestry of emotions and viewpoints as the Israel-Hamas conflict unfolds.

 Israeli police guard while Palestinians perform Friday prayers in the East Jerusalem  Neighborhood of Ras Al Amud, October 13, 2023.

Editor's Notes: The right – and wrong – way to rejoice

The simcha of Sukkot is egalitarian, collective, even universal. It should include, not exclude; embrace, not push away. Unfortunately, it seems that message was lost on some this holiday.

 THE JOY of Sukkot is egalitarian, collective, even universal. It should include, not exclude; embrace, not push away.

Jews murder Christians, traffic children, former congresswoman shares on X

The posts reshared by McKinney also accused Jews of genocide and pedophilia.

Former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney

We need to learn the right lessons from Black Lives Matter - opinion

Black Lives Matter morphed from an idea with great appeal to a dangerous enemy in the popular mind, an organization that wanted to defund the police. 

People participate in a meditation walk in support of Black Lives Matter organized by the Portland Buddhist Peace Fellowship near the Justice Center in Portland, Oregon, U.S., September 1, 2020.

Suspended UK MP Diane Abbott claims unfairness in antisemitism probe

Abbott wrote that “As a Black woman, and someone on the left of the Labour Party...I will not get a fair hearing.”

 Britain's Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn applauds after the speech of Labour party MP and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott during the Labour Party annual conference in Brighton, Britain September 22, 2019.

Germany bans neo-Nazi group with US roots, raids member homes

Far-right parties have gained ground across Europe but the rise of the AfD touches a particularly sensitive nerve in Germany because of the country's Nazi past.

 A person uses a placard to cover from the sun as people gather on the day of the European election assembly 2023 of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Magdeburg, Germany, July 29, 2023.

A homeless man was living in her basement. Here is what happened next

A woman in southern California discovered a man living beneath her rented house.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents escort an immigrant

How do Americans feel about racism in 2023? - poll

The survey was interested in understanding whether Americans thought it was worse to fail to notice racial discrimination or to notice racial discrimination where there was none.

People hold up a banner during a Black Lives Matter protest outside City Hall in Manhattan, New York

Israel settles Amsalem dispute with anti-racism czar, will switch role

 Zena was listed in a 2019 Noam party blacklist which detailed LGBTQ+ figures in media, academics that were feminist, and other government officials perceived as problematic.

 AWEKE KOBE ZENA: Seizing the opportunity.

Letters to the Editor September 4, 2023: Global security

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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