'You're antisemitic': Passenger confronts airline crew over watermelon pin
Confrontation on American Airlines flight leads to police intervention after crew member spotted wearing watermelon pin associated with Palestinian solidarity.
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Israeli colleges to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition
National Student Association leads initiative to implement IHRA standards across Israeli academic institutions amid rising global concerns of antisemitism on campuses.
Hundreds of mayors unite to combat antisemitism
More than 200 mayors convened in Beverly Hills, California, while over 100 local leaders met in Vienna, Austria, last week to address the surge in antisemitism and develop concrete strategies to protect Jewish communities.
Candace Owens named 'Antisemite of the Year'
StopAntisemitism watchdog group highlights several incidents, including Owens' comments about alleged "secret Jewish gangs" in Hollywood and her dismissal of documented Holocaust atrocities.
Asked about war crimes: IDF soldiers denied Australia visa
Omer and Ella Berger, traveling to attend a Holocaust survivor grandmother's 100th birthday in Australia, were stranded in Thailand after authorities asked them to complete extensive 13-page declarations typically reserved for foreign fighters and government officials – and were ultimately denied entry.
Antisemitic attacks in Sydney, Melbourne
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the Sydney attack, saying, "The incident in Sydney is an outrage and another antisemitic attack. I stand with the Jewish community and unequivocally condemn this attack. There is no place for hatred or antisemitism in our community."
Berlin Holocaust exhibit nixed, prompting outrage
Free University of Berlin pulls British Holocaust Museum's display on antisemitic violence, including Hamas October 7 attacks, citing "emotional distress" concerns.
Synagogue, Torah scrolls torched in Melbourne
The fire, which caused significant damage to two synagogue buildings, left Adass Israel congregants in shock, with some arriving for morning prayers to find their synagogue severely damaged by the blaze.
Study: Job seekers hurt by Jewish-sounding name
An ADL study found that Jewish candidates need to submit nearly 25% more applications to receive equivalent employer responses compared to those with Western European backgrounds.
Mississippi man jailed for antisemitic threats
Federal court sentences 29-year-old who used technology to mask identity while telling Jewish institutions that "Hitler should have finished the job."