European Jews Call on OSCE to Adopt International Definition of Anti-Semitism

“Anti-Semitism is not only a Jewish problem, it concerns all European citizens. Extremist ideologies start by threatening Jews, but are in fact a challenge to society as a whole."

Zionist Group Calls on State to Declare ‘Palestinian JNF’ a Terror Organization

UAWC has embarked on an operation to take over thousands of acres in strategic areas in Judea and Samaria under Israeli control, through planting thousands of trees.

Israeli Education Minister Orders Compulsory Course on Poles’ Collaboration with Nazis

The lesson plan reminds students that "even after the war, Jews encountered hostility from their former neighbors as they returned from the concentration camps ... The most famous case was the Kielce pogrom in Poland, in July 1946, during which the Poles murdered 42 Holocaust survivors who returned to the city."

Israeli Actress Gal Gadot Attacked for Holocaust Remembrance Day Stand

There was a flood of tweets in response -- many posting their love for the actress, but an equal number filled with hate.

Israel Demands Poland Reverse Law Outlawing Mention of ‘Polish Death Camps’ or Polish Complicity

The term "Polish death camp" was first used by Polish resistance fighter Jan Karski in a 1944 article that was titled "Polish Death Camp."

Edelstein in Europe: Never Again! ¡Nunca más! Plus jamais! Mai più! Nie wieder!

What has been learned from all the memorials if synagogues across Europe need round-the-clock protection?

Amnesty UK Kills Event over Featured Speaker Who Opposes BDS

JLC Chair Jonathan Goldstein said in a statement that "it is disgraceful that a Jewish charity is barred from the offices of Amnesty International UK."

Israeli Government Report Shows Rise in Global Anti-Semitism, Drop in Anti-Semitic Violence in 2017

"Despite the internalization among decision makers of the need to combat anti-Semitism, we are witnessing the penetration of anti-Semitic statements, expressions and norms into the accepted discourse in society."

Germany to Appoint Commissioner to Coordinate Gov’t Fight Against Anti-Semitism

German MP Volker Kauder said it was "shameful" that Jewish institutions required police protection, and that Jews are often afraid to go out, and openly identify as Jewish.

Ahed Tamimi to Stay in Jail Until Trial

"NGOs cannot have it both ways: arguing she is treated too harshly for a 16-year old, but lauding her for intentional provocation against soldiers.”

Survey Shows BDS Groups Furious at Being Blacklisted

A French organization wrote, “We will not be able to reach the youth organization with which we collaborate in the West Bank. We won’t be able to coordinate projects… This is Israel’s way of silencing us.”

Jewish Girl’s Face Slashed in Paris Suburb

The schoolgirl tried to get a view of her attacker, but he ran away. "She could not give a report," a police source said.

Paris Kosher Store Set on Fire on Anniversary of Hypercacher Massacre

The kosher grocery was completely destroyed in the fire, with the shelves blackened and charred.

Worst Groups on Israel’s Anti-BDS List

Minister Gilad Erdan: “The boycott organizations need to know that the State of Israel will act against them and not allow them entry to harm our citizens.”

Peace Now: IDF Civil Government Set to Approve 1,300 Housing Units in the Settlements

We don't know for sure, but if Peace Now says so, it could be true, so like, Hallelujah?

PA Arrests Brokers Who Sold Land to Jews

"Palestinian land laws" prohibit selling Arab-owned lands to "any man or judicial body corporation of Israeli citizenship, living in Israel or acting on its behalf."

French Government, Jews, Fear Republication of Disgraced Anti-Semite Céline

For decades, Céline's anti-Semitic pamphlets from the 1930s had not been reprinted because Céline's wife has forbidden their publication. But in 2017 the 105-year-old widow gave permission to Gallimard to publish them.

DNC Deputy Chair Discovers the Joys of Antifa

This is worrisome, especially should the anticipated Democratic 'wave' materialize in November, 2018.

Delta Airlines Sued for Anti-Semitic Behavior on NYC-Tel Aviv Route

It's worth noting that Delta has a "Sky Team" partnership with 'Saudia' and also flies routes to Saudi Arabia, which bars Jews.

Jewish Official: German Jewish Life Only with Police Protection

In April, the Bundestag received an expert report showing that Jews in Germany are facing increased anti-Semitism in their everyday lives, and fear for their safety.

Second Iranian Synagogue Attacked, Desecrated in Shiraz

It is believed the attacks were carried out by more than one person but it is not known who is behind the sacrilege.

BDS at Home: 200 Israeli Academics Call to Boycott Ariel University

The letter was signed by academics from 15 different Israeli universities and colleges, with the majority coming from Hebrew University, Tel-Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University.

Israeli Chess Federation Demands Compensation for Players Denied Entry by Saudis

FIDE was able to secure the participation in the tournament of chess players from two countries which are, for all intents and purposes, at war with Saudi Arabia – Qatar and Iran.

French Jews Shocked by Children’s Magazine’s Anti-Israel Comment

"We call these 197 countries 'states', like France, Germany, or Algeria. There a few more, but not all other countries in the world agree that these are real states (for example Israel or North Korea)."

Report: Torah Scrolls Desecrated, Synagogue Robbed in Shiraz, Iran

"It should be noted that this incident is quite unusual in Iran," the sources said.

Jewish Groups Condemn African National Congress’ Downgrading Ties with Israel

“South African Jewry feel betrayed by the liberation movement of the ANC structures and are deeply disappointed that they were persuaded by those with (an) obsession to vilify the Jewish state.”
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Watch: Clashes at Joseph’s Tomb as Hundreds of Jews Light Eighth Hanukkah Candle

According to the IDF, three of the rioters were arrested. According to Ma'an, the number stands at 17.

Israel to Maintain Its Distance When Dealing With Austria’s ‘Freedom Party’ Ministries

"Israel will maintain working relations with the professional echelon of the [Austrian] government ministries headed by a minister from the Freedom Party."

European Jewish Congress ‘Gravely Concerned’ Austrian Govt Includes Far-Right Freedom Party

“The FPÖ has a long history of anti-Semitism and xenophobia and we are concerned about the fact that they will control government ministries in the new Austrian Government.”

European Jewry Cautiously Welcomes Austrian Govt’s Rejection of Anti-Semitism

Nevertheless, “We cannot ignore the fear that in other countries extreme parties will join the government based on the Austrian model,” the rabbi warned.

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