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

Why so many politicians hesitate to defend Jews against antisemitism - opinion

Leaders increasingly weigh tragedy through political cost, turning compassion into a calculated act.

MAY 10, 2026ByCOOKIE SCHWEBER-ISSAN
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

UK man charged for threatening messages to Israeli embassy, Muslim orgs, MP office

Thirty-year-old Nick Daly faces nine counts of offensive messages for allegedly sending eight anti-Muslim messages to a Muslim organization and one antisemitic message to the Israeli embassy.

MAY 10, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
The Israeli Embassy in London places its flag at half-mast to commemorate the victims of the Meron stampede that took place on Lag Ba'omer 2021.

Mamdani’s anti-Zionist policies are targeting New York's Jewish businesses - opinion

Jewish organizations accuse Mayor Zohran Mamdani of undermining protections against antisemitism in New York City.

MAY 10, 2026ByALEC MAUER
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

UK man pleads guilty after threatening to cut Jews throats while they were going to synagogue

Wayne Kelly pleaded guilty to charges of racially aggravated common assault, two charges of racially aggravated intentional harassment alarm, and two charges of racially aggravated harassment.

MAY 10, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Police officers keep guard outside the Rolls Building of the High Court ahead of the appearance of Britain's Prince Harry in London, June 6, 2023.

'Shame Hitler didn't kill you:' Hackney man charged for threats to kill Jews on London bus

Fifty year old James Agius was charged with religiously aggravated harassment and using threatening words for the alleged abuse of Orthodox Jews on a bus traveling through Stamford Hill on Thursday.

MAY 9, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
A London bus circles Trafalgar Square in London December 16, 2011.

Man arrested for drive by gel pellet gun shootings of Toronto Jews, one outside synagogue

Eighteen year old Ruslan Novruzov was charged with four counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, in relation to the attacks on Toronto Jews.

MAY 9, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Toronto Police. (ilustration)

Australia’s antisemitism inquiry should alarm every Jew - opinion

An Australian Royal Commission on antisemitism reveals a deeper crisis of antisemitism.

MAY 9, 2026ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley, and British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speak with members of the Jewish community during a visit to Golders Green, north west London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

‘Broken Glass’ 2026: History repeats itself as Britain's Jews face new wave of terror - opinion

Attacks on synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses are increasing – not only in the UK but throughout the free world.

MAY 9, 2026ByBRENDA KATTEN
’LIFT THE BAN’ rally organized by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government’s proscription of ‘Palestine Action’ under anti-terrorism laws, in London’s Parliament Square, Sept. 6, 2025

UK police charge two men in connection with filming antisemitic TikTok videos

The men, Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court, a statement from the Crown Prosecution Service said on Saturday.

MAY 9, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police officers stand guard during a mass demonstration organized by Defend our Juries, against the British government's ban on Palestine Action in London, Britain, October 4, 2025

Gig economy terrorism: Ashab al-Yamin's rise brings new terror threat to Europe

BEHIND THE LINES: The emerging evidence suggests that this organization is a front for elements operating on behalf of the Iranian regime.

MAY 9, 2026ByJONATHAN SPYER
:ocal residents look on from outside a cordoned-off area in the Golders Green neighborhood of north London last month, following the stabbing of two people nearby.