Antisemitism
Jewish film festival in Malmö paused over security concerns
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The planned Jewish International Film Festival in Malmö has been paused after cinemas and other venues refused to rent spaces due to security concerns. Organizers had received 210,000 SEK in support from Region Skåne and Malmö city, but despite a ready program, plans stalled. Culture Minister Parisa Liljestrand calls it deplorable and provocative.
Leaked young Republican chats prompt firings and GOP divisions
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A leaked Telegram group chat among young Republican leaders, filled with racist slurs and antisemitic jokes, has led to multiple firings and resignations. Politico's report on the exchanges, spanning January to August 2025, drew widespread condemnation from Republican organizations but defense from Vice President J.D. Vance. The scandal highlights tensions within the GOP over extremism and accountability.
CSUN sued over firing of employee advocating against antisemitism
California State University, Northridge faces a wrongful termination lawsuit from former employee Sam Lingrosso, who claims he was fired for his efforts to protect Jewish faculty and students amid rising campus antisemitism. The suit alleges retaliation for his advocacy following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Lingrosso seeks damages under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Merz warns of new wave of antisemitism in Germany
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On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of rising antisemitism in Germany. He called for solidarity with Jewish citizens and demanded the release of all hostages. Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer described October 7 as a day of pain.
Böhmermann admits unwise planning of concert on October 7
Trump meets freed hostage on October 7 anniversary
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On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, President Donald Trump met with Edan Alexander, a freed American-Israeli hostage, at the White House. The meeting coincides with U.S. efforts to secure a peace deal involving the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. Commemorations across Washington highlighted the ongoing conflict and calls for action against antisemitism and terrorist-linked groups.
Tommy Robinson reflects on visit to Israel's Holocaust museum
British activist Tommy Robinson visited Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust museum for the first time on Monday, expressing newfound understanding of antisemitic history and the importance of Israel as a safe haven for Jews. In a social media post, he highlighted the role of propaganda in the lead-up to the Holocaust and warned against rising antisemitic rhetoric online. The trip follows an invitation from Israeli officials amid shared concerns over extremism.
StopAntisemitism says hundreds seek relocation help if Mamdani wins; new poll finds 26% might consider leaving NYC
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The watchdog group StopAntisemitism says it has received more than 300 inquiries from New York City residents after it posted on X offering to connect people with realtors if Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani wins. The outreach comes as Mamdani leads in public polling and a separate survey reported by the New York Post found that about a quarter of city residents would consider leaving if he is elected.
Pope Leo XIV marks Nostra Aetate’s 60th anniversary, reiterates Church’s rejection of antisemitism
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At a Vatican commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Pope Leo XIV underscored the declaration’s enduring call to interreligious dialogue and reaffirmed the Church’s rejection of antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.