Manny’s in the Mission District was tagged with blue paint and the phrases “Racist pigz,” “Zionist pigz,” and “Free Palestine.” California Sen. Scott Weiner: San Francisco isn’t immune to anti-Semitism. We must push back."
At least 251 cases of antisemitic incidents were documented between the start of the fighting until the end of May, representing an 115% increase relative to the same period in 2020.
"Antisemitism has had traumatic and violent dimensions in our region," says secretary-general of the Organization of American States Luis Almagro, who has announced he is creating an "antisemitism czar" position.
Online attacks include conspiracy theories spread by disinformation websites, individuals and antisemitic groups blaming Jews for the pandemic and claiming that vaccination serves their financial interests.
Jewish outreach group JewBelong.com launches campaign to fight antisemitism and announces new prize for "peace warriors" who battle antisemitism on social media.
Following a storm of criticism, shop owner removes the original post and tries to explain the rationale behind the yellow badge.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decries "horrific and heartbreaking" hatred that has led to a spike in "bigotry and violence against Jewish communities across the country and around the world."
Samer Jayylusi, 35, booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Jayylusi is considered one of the “primary suspects” in the May 18 assault by pro-Palestinian activists on Jewish diners, according to police.
In posts to Instagram, British singer called Knesset members "fake Jews," accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing," and alleged IDF soldiers "thoroughly enjoy beating and shooting children."
In another incident a few weeks prior, a Hallandale Beach man reported having rocks thrown at him as he walked to the Chabad of South Broward.