Antisemitism

Israel is becoming less Jewish, not just less democratic, WZO's Yizhar Hess argues

Dr. Yizhar Hess, Vice chairman of the World Zionist Organization and a 10th-generation Jerusalemite, argues Israel has created an "unholy connection between state and religion".

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day at Sacher Park in Jerusalem, April 22, 2026.
Illustration of a watermelon in the shape of Israel.

German intelligence service flags watermelon symbol in new pro-Palestinian extremism guide

Germany’s BfV warns that antisemitic codes, from financial conspiracy terms to anti-Israel symbols, can spread extremism while going undetected.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
SHEINA GUTNICK, whose father was killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, speaks to the media after the first hearing block of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney on May 4, 2026.

First hearings for Australia commission end after Jews share stories of antisemitism

The first block of hearings began on May 4, providing those impacted by rising antisemitism in the country an opportunity to share their insight and testimonies in the wake of the October 7 Massacre.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A general view of the atmosphere during the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Los Angeles on September 13, 2024 in Culver City, California; Illustrative.

London Nova Festival exhibit's sign removed over fears of antisemitic crimes

London police sought to minimize any early exposure of the exhibition’s exact location, out of concern that attempts could be made to organize extreme protests or security incidents around the site.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

'Your story is too Jewish': Inside publishing's dirty open secret - from the editor

Jewish and Israeli writers are confronting growing exclusion in publishing, even as new voices continue to emerge and push forward

MAY 12, 2026ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH
As antisemitism rises in publishing, Jewish and Israeli writers are confronting rejection, backlash, and growing pressure to silence their voices.

Wanstead man charged with arson of former London synagogue amid rising attacks

Moses Edwards was charged with arson at a former East London synagogue, part of a growing wave of attacks on Jewish and Israeli sites in the UK.

MAY 12, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Police officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.

Why the ‘Hebrew Hammer’ is becoming one of Israel’s loudest allies in Washington

Fine is known for his defense of the State of Israel and his outspoken stance against antisemitism

MAY 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. representative Randy Fine

Israel bars YouTuber Tyler Oliveira over alleged antisemitic content

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said Oliveira came to Israel with the “aim of spreading hatred” after the YouTuber faced backlash over videos about Orthodox Jewish communities.

MAY 12, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
Tucker Carlson interviews Tyler Oliveira on May 8, 2026.

UK man convicted after assaulting people on the street while asking if they were Jewish

Thirty-four-year-old Dylan Ossei was convicted of religiously aggravated assault, religiously aggravated fear of violence, and religiously aggravated harassment when he appeared in court.

MAY 12, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as people attend a rally organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026.

Toronto Police seek suspect in knocking over Jewish center menorah

A man in his thirties allegedly knocked over the menorah in front of the Yorkville Jewish Centre as he was walking by on April 10.

MAY 11, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Toronto Police officers work around the scene of a shooting at the US Consulate in Toronto, Canada, on March 10, 2026.

EJA seeks protected minority status for Europe Jews to tackle antisemitism, protect Jewish practice

The status would mean that Jewish life and practice will no longer depend on the goodwill of whichever government is in power at any given time.

MAY 11, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Rabbis from across Europe gather for a group photo at the Brandenburg Gate on March 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation coverage of Gaza war fueled antisemitism, ABC Watch claims

The ABC is a publicly funded national broadcaster and, as such, has a legal and ethical obligation to report impartially and objectively.

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) logo adorns the top of it's Melbourne headquarters, as journalist and staff strike demanding better pay and protections to stop artificial intelligence taking their jobs, in Melbourne on March 25, 2026.

Iranian protesters accosted by pro-Palestinian mobs

Kosar Eftekhari, an Iranian woman who lost her eye after being shot by the regime, was attacked by pro-regime protesters in Germany.

MAY 11, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Students protest for Palestine

Woman arrested for allegedly attacking London Jewish school boy

A Jewish student was allegedly punched by the woman, who reportedly shouted antisemitic abuse during the attack, Shomrim said on X.

MAY 11, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Police Cars are seen outside Finchley Reform Synagogue on April 15, 2026 in London, England. Police are treating the attempted arson attack on the Finchley Reform Synagogue as an antisemitic hate crime.