Antisemitism

Media 2 days ago

Roger Waters calls out 'bad faith' and 'politically motivated' attacks against him by Jewish organizations

Former Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters claimed that attacks against his performance while wearing an SS uniform are “disingenuous and politically motivated."

Media 4 days ago

Backlash against Roger Waters for antisemitism continues, including calls for prosecution among Jewish groups

Former Pink Floyd founder and singer Roger Waters continued to face accusations of antisemitism for wearing an SS uniform during a concert in Germany.

Antisemitism 5 days ago

White House unveils first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism, 'the world's oldest hatred'

The White House released a broad national strategy to fight antisemitism, describing the initiative as unprecedented in scope amid a surge in anti-Jewish crime.

Media 6 days ago

Pink Floyd founder condemned for wearing SS officer uniform 'where Jews were deported by the Nazis'

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters walked out in an SS uniform and compared Anne Frank to a deceased Al Jazeera reporter during a concert in Berlin earlier in May.

Europe May 23

Court acquits German coronavirus denier of incitement over antisemitic remarks

A German court acquitted a prominent critic of coronavirus who spread false remarks targetting Jews and Israel. He described Israel as worse than Nazi Germany.

Wisconsin May 15

Jewish Wisconsin teacher who threatened swastika-drawing students faces felony charges

A teacher at Grafton, Wisconsin's John Long Middle School was arrested on felony charges after allegedly making violent threats against students he caught drawing swastikas.

California May 10

Antisemitic incidents, hate crimes on the rise in California, according to report

There were at least 518 antisemitic acts that targeted Jewish people in California last year, an increase of 41% from 2021, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

Virginia May 9

Military veteran 'enamored with Hitler' gets 4 years for role in Capitol protest

Hatch Speed, a military veteran residing in Virginia, was sentenced to four years behind bars for storming the U.S. Capitol in the Jan. 6 protest.

Virginia May 9

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosts event to ceremonially sign bill to fight antisemitism

Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted an event in Virginia Monday to ceremonially sign a bill that will adopt a definition of antisemitism to help combat instances of hatred towards Jews.

Europe May 9

Politically motivated crimes in Germany rose by 7% in 2022

Germany saw a seven percent rise in politically motivated crimes last year. The country's interior minister said the biggest threat to society remains far-right extremism.