Pro-Palestine, Pro-Israel Supporters Clash in Amsterdam
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters clashed in Amsterdam, where the Dutch capital’s soccer club Ajax played against Maccabi Tel Aviv from Israel amid tight security.
Antisemitism
Britain Reeling From Massive Anti-Israel Protests and Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Britain was reeling Monday from a weekend of massive anti-Israel protests tainted by violence and expressed support for terrorism, prompting British Jews to say they “feel no longer safe” in the nation they called home.
Canada: Antisemitic Incidents Sky-Rocket by 670% Since Oct. 7, 2023, Report
A new report shows that Canada has seen the number of reported antisemitic incidents, including violent crimes, surge by a massive 670% since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel last year, Ynet News reports.
US Sees “Explosion of Anti-Jewish Hate” Since Oct. 7 Attack
A new study by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) shows that Jews in America have seen an “explosion of anti-Jewish hate” since the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7 last year, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Antisemitic Hate Crimes Surged by 63% in 2023, FBI
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday published a new report showing that antisemitic hate crimes in the United States hit a record high in 2023, surging by 63%, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Although increases in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim hate crimes were also recorded, the number of antisemtic hate crimes far exceeded them.
Report: New York Hate Crimes Skyrocket, with Jews Targeted in Majority of Incidents
Hate crimes have skyrocketed in New York over the past five years, according to a new report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which revealed nearly half of the incidents reported last year targeted Jewish people.