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hate-crimes
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abcnews.go.compolitics19 days ago
Canada Reports Rise in Hate Crimes; Carney Announces $75M for Faith-Based Security, Antisemitism Advisory Council
Prime Minister Mark Carney told a Toronto synagogue audience on June 1 that antisemitism has reached post-World War II highs in Canada, with Jewish Canadians targeted in two-thirds of religion-based hate crimes despite comprising 1% of the population.
Nbc Newsworld29 days ago
Two Attackers Killed Three at San Diego Islamic Center
Two gunmen attempted to enter the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. Three people died while stopping the attack. Local religious communities reported rising hate crimes in the preceding year.
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Justice Department Seeks Death Penalty for Man Charged in Killing of Two Israeli Embassy Staffers
The Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty against Elias Rodriguez, charged with federal hate crimes and murder in the May 2025 shooting deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside a Washington Jewish museum. Prosecutors described the attack as calcu…
marketwatch.comworld39 days ago
Alex Soros' Open Society Foundations Commit $30 Million to Groups Fighting Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate
Open Society Foundations will direct $30 million to organizations combating antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate in the United States and worldwide. The announcement was made by Alex Soros. The investment marks a coordinated effort to address both forms of hate simultaneously.
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The Independentpolitics41 days ago
Cabinet Minister Booed at London Antisemitism Rally
A senior government minister faced boos and chants from the crowd while addressing a rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street on May 10. Protesters demanded stronger government action as politicians from multiple parties spoke at the event. A separate rally in New York d…
The Guardianworld45 days ago
Mohamed Sabry Soliman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Murder in Boulder Firebombing That Killed Two
The Egyptian national is scheduled to enter the plea Thursday before state District Judge Nancy Salomone in the June 1, 2025, attack on a pro-Israel hostage demonstration. He faces up to life in prison without parole in state court while remaining not guilty to federal hate crime…
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Usa Todaypolitics46 days ago
Antisemitic Assaults Rose to Record High in 2025, ADL Audit Reports
The Anti-Defamation League's annual audit found that physical antisemitic assaults in the United States increased from 196 in 2024 to 203 in 2025. Three people were killed in antisemitic attacks in 2025, the first such deaths since 2019. Overall antisemitic incidents fell to 6,27…
GB Newspolitics46 days ago
UK Government to Introduce Laws Targeting Proxies in Antisemitic Attacks
The UK government plans to introduce legislation allowing the designation of proxy groups as foreign intelligence services to combat antisemitic attacks linked to Iran. The measures, set for inclusion in the King's Speech next week, could lead to up to 14 years in prison for invo…
680news.compolitics47 days ago
UK Prosecutors Told to Prioritize Hate Crime Cases
Prosecutors in England and Wales have been instructed to accelerate hate crime prosecutions amid a rise in antisemitic incidents, including recent stabbings and arson attacks. The guidance allows charging decisions based on core evidence, with additional details gathered later.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukpolitics47 days ago
UK Government Hosts Summit to Address Rising Antisemitism Incidents
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convened a summit at Downing Street with leaders from police, arts, education, and business sectors to address rising antisemitism. The government announced new funding and measures to combat hate crimes following incidents including stabbings and…
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UK Prime Minister Hosts Iran Summit at Downing Street
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted a summit in Downing Street to address rising antisemitism, warning Iran that attempts to incite hatred in Britain will not be tolerated. He announced additional funding for community protection and fast-tracked legislation against malign…
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The Free Pressworld50 days ago
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Three People in London
A 45-year-old man has been charged with three attempted murders following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London's Golders Green area, declared a terror incident by police. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested some protests may need to be stopped due to their cumulativ…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld51 days ago
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in London Stabbing of Two Jewish Men
British police charged a 45-year-old man with attempted murder following a knife attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday. The incident prompted the UK to elevate its national terrorism threat level to 'severe,' citing rising risks from Islamist and e…
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jpost.comworld56 days ago
Missouri Adopts Antisemitism Definition as Global Incidents Reported
Missouri has become the latest U.S. state to incorporate a working definition of antisemitism into law. A report documented 156 antisemitic incidents worldwide in the past week, including a demonstration in New York City with chants and signs. Other incidents occurred in Europe a…
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French Courts Rule on Antisemitism in Recent Cases
A French appeals court ruled that the poisoning of a Jewish family by their nanny was not motivated by antisemitism. This decision aligns with several other cases over the past five years where courts did not recognize antisemitic intent. Lawyers and community representatives hav…
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New York Post Opinion Piece Links Rising Antisemitism in NYC to Statements by Mamdani, Tlaib, and Ocasio-Cortez
A New York Post opinion article states that antisemitism in New York City will continue to increase unless New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez address it. The piece argues that their fai…
thehindu.comworld73 days ago
Rise in Antisemitic Attacks in Netherlands Linked to Legal and Visibility Factors
Jewish leaders in the Netherlands have attributed an increase in violent antisemitic attacks to challenges in prosecuting offenders under the Dutch legal system. Other observers point to the low visibility of the Jewish community as a factor that may facilitate such incidents. Th…