Antisemitism

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has published a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal apologizing for his past antisemitic statements. The 48-year-old artist attributes his remarks to mental health struggles stemming from a car crash over two decades ago and his bipolar type-1 disorder. He expresses deep regret and commits to treatment and positive change.

January 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The National Assembly is reviewing a bill on Monday to combat renewed forms of antisemitism, led by MP Caroline Yadan. Deposited in November 2024, the text explicitly links anti-Zionism to antisemitism and is already sparking heated debates on free speech.

A pro-Palestinian protest near a Queens synagogue drew condemnation from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after video appeared to show demonstrators chanting support for Hamas, an incident that local officials and Jewish advocates said heightened safety concerns in the area.

January 07, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Bordeaux prosecutor's office has opened an investigation following the discovery of a swastika on the entrance plaque of a women's aid center. This marks the second vandalism incident against the facility in six months. The Apafed association condemns it as an attempt to intimidate a support space for violence victims.

Australians are commemorating the 15 victims of a terror attack on a Jewish festival in Sydney from a week ago. Mourners gathered silently in a circle at Bondi Beach as flags fly at half-mast. The New South Wales premier is calling for an investigation into the events.

December 19, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A terrorist attack at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney's Bondi Beach killed 15 Jewish people, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, prompting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to announce measures against antisemitism. The assailants, father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram, were inspired by ISIS and targeted the Jewish community. The incident has heightened concerns about rising antisemitism, particularly among younger generations.