Antisemitism

Following Expressen's revelations of antisemitism and terror sympathies among Left Party candidates, 22 people have been removed from election lists. The Social Democrats' leader stresses the need for swift action.

May 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Jewish members of Congress face direct violent threats from both political extremes.

Carrie Prejean Boller, a former beauty queen and longtime Trump supporter, was removed from the White House’s Religious Liberty Commission after expressing opposition to certain definitions of antisemitism and defending pro-Palestinian views. The ouster has sparked divisions within conservative circles, with some prominent figures criticizing her and others coming to her defense. The incident highlights tensions over Israel and religion in MAGA politics.

March 12, 2026 Reported by AI

A Lebanese-born U.S. citizen rammed a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 12, 2026, in a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community, according to the FBI. Synagogue security neutralized the suspect, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, who died inside the burning vehicle amid reports of explosives and a rifle. No congregants or 140 preschool students were harmed, though one guard was injured.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, has drawn accusations of antisemitism by mocking the pronunciation of MEP Raphaël Glucksmann's name at a rally in Perpignan. Glucksmann compared the remark to those of Jean-Marie Le Pen. These comments come amid tensions over electoral alliances and recent criticisms of Mélenchon's past statements.

February 28, 2026 Reported by AI

A pig's head along with an antisemitic poster was left at the home of Nice's mayor, Christian Estrosi. A judicial investigation has been opened for threats and incitement to hatred. The incident occurs as Estrosi runs for municipal re-election.