Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

Channel 4 takes up Gaza film axed by BBC, producers say journalists 'stymied and silenced'

The BBC originally commissioned the film in 2024 but paused it pending an investigation into a separate documentary revealed to be narrated by the son of a Hamas government minister.

Bosnia High Representative: Politicians should know Hamas is Iranian terror branch

High Representative Christian Schmidt explores Bosnia's struggle with antisemitism, EU integration, and interreligious coexistence in an exclusive interview.

29/06/2025

'Dirty Jew': French school boy lured into cellar by antisemitic adolescents under false pretenses

Prosecutor David Charmatz added that the victim was "lured into a cellar under false pretenses" where he was met with "a third minor holding a knife."

'Death to the IDF': UK police may launch probe on anti-Israel chants by Glastonbury artists

"Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offenses may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation," the police statement said.

By REUTERS
29/06/2025

Israel, UK officials slam BBC over 'Death to IDF' chant at Glastonbury Festival

British rapper Bob Vylan took to the stage and repeated the chant during his set, while voicing support for Kneecap.

Jewish group shoots back after Candace Owens accuses rabbi of bribing pastors to criticize her

Candace Owens claimed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offered an unnamed pastor bitcoin to condemn her.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
28/06/2025

Owens blames Israeli rabbi for ‘paying pastors’ to denounce her and Tucker Carlson

After the claim went viral, Rabbi Kenneth Brander, president of Ohr Torah Stone, an organization Rabbi Shlomo Riskin founded, denied the allegation.

Anti-Israel activists damage tanks destined for Ukraine at Belgian arms factory

CEO Freddy Versluys estimated that the activists had caused nearly €1 million in damages and set production back by at least a month.

UK police arrest four over pro-Palestinian protest at air base

Three were arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation, while another woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, according to police.

By REUTERS
27/06/2025
 Iranian Jews pray at the Abrishami synagogue at Palestine street in Tehran December 24, 2015.

Iran arrests at least 700 nationals for alleged ties to Israel

Six additional people have been executed on suspicion of collaborating with Mossad, Israel's public broadcaster KAN News noted.

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