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Antisemitism
The term "antisemitism" refers to any kind of hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews.
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'Kristallnacht' not strong enough term for anti-Jewish riots
In Germany, the term "Kristallnacht" is falling out of favor when referring to the violent events of November 9, 1938.
Arrests follow attacks on Israeli soccer fans
More than 60 people from both sides were arrested during violence after Maccabi Tel Aviv played Ajax Amsterdam.
Germany passes controversial antisemitism resolution
Parliament has passed its antisemitism resolution despite criticism from civil society groups and Jewish intellectuals.
Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks
Antisemitic incidents reported in Germany have multiplied in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
How are German-Israeli relations a year after Hamas attacks?
Politicians have been increasingly referring to Germany's "reason of state" ever since the October 7, 2023 attacks.
Young Polish Jews rediscover their Jewish identity
Young Polish Jews are keen to explore their Jewish roots and live their Jewish identity.
When Germany targets Jewish artists as antisemitic
An open letter signed by 150 Jewish personalities has warned against Germany's misdirected focus to combat antisemitism.
French police arrest suspect after synagogue blast
Police in France have detained a man on suspicion of attempting to set fire to a synagogue.
France: Macron says arson attack on synagogue 'terrorist'
Cars were set alight near a synagogue in France's La Grande-Motte. An officer was injured in the apparent terror attack.
Switzerland: Police arrest man for pouring gas on synagogue
A 32-year-old Swiss national detained hours after the attack was described by police as "mentally disturbed."
Red triangle symbol: Germany debating a ban
Once worn by political prisoners in Nazi camps, the symbol has recently been associated with Hamas.
Private museum showcasing Jewish history in Berlin at risk
The Mendelssohn-Remise, which preserves the legacy of the prestigious Mendelssohn family, is under threat.
Ruth Weiss' lifelong fight against apartheid and racism
As she turns 100, Jewish journalist Ruth Weiss speaks about documenting the atrocities of apartheid in South Africa.
Jewish school in Croatia's capital fosters tolerance
Jewish and non-Jewish children learn respect and tolerance side by side at the Hugo Kon Elementary School in Zagreb.
Jews in Europe face rising antisemitism: report
The EU's rights watchdog has said the increase began before Israel declared war on Hamas.
French election: Jewish voters face tough choice on Sunday
French-Jewish voters seeking a party to protect them from antisemitism are leaning toward the far-right National Rally.
Gaza protest response: Germany faces free speech dilemma
Academics are calling for the resignation of Germany's education minister over her response to pro-Palestinian protests.
German police arrest teen over synagogue stabbing plan
Police in Germany have arrested a teenager who allegedly discussed plans to carry out a knife attack at a synagogue.
Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hit record levels
The number of antisemitic incidents in the German capital increased by almost 50% in 2023, according to new figures.
Germany: Politically motivated crimes spike in 2023
Politically motivated crimes in Germany rose in 2023 more than in any year over the past two decades.
French police kill man who tried to set fire to synagogue
France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said police fatally shot a person who was trying to set fire to a synagogue.
German police raid pro-Palestinian group in Duisburg
Authorities have banned the group Palestine Solidarity Duisburg over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas.
France: Macron condemns 'odious' Holocaust Memorial attack
Authorities and Jewish groups have called the graffiti attack a "hateful rallying cry against Jews."
Berlin imam and rabbi building bridges after Hamas attacks
Can an unexpected friendship between an imam and a rabbi help to ease community tensions in Berlin's Neukölln district?
Germany stands by Israel as its 'reason of state'
Germany remains committed to supporting Israel, but its position has evolved since Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.
Who is Charlemagne Prize honoree Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt?
He fled Russia over Putin's war on Ukraine and since October 7, and warns of an "explosion of antisemitism" in Europe.
Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day amid Gaza war
This year's commemorations come amid the war in Gaza, where over 100 Israeli hostages are still being held by Hamas.
Antisemitism rising dramatically across the world — report
An ongoing trend of increased antisemitism has skyrocketed in the past seven months, a new report has found.
Germany: Jewish and Muslim communities search for solidarity
Violence in the Middle East impacts on Jewish-Muslim relations also in Germany, which is hypersensitive to antisemitism.
Germany: Police offer €5,000 for tips after synagogue attack
Police have offered a cash reward for information about an arson attack on a synagogue in the city of Oldenburg.
Germany: Police charge suspect in Halle bomb-making case
The man was arrested Saturday while drunkenly harassing passers by with what turned out to be a toy gun.
Germany: Hundreds march in solidarity after synagogue attack
Hundreds of Oldenburg residents turned out to support the Jewish community after an arson attack at a local synagogue.
Germany: Violent crime reaches 15-year high — report
Germany recorded more than 214,000 criminal acts of violence last year, according to official police statistics.
Holocaust survivors in post-war Germany
May 1945, Germany. The Nazis have been defeated; the concentration camps liberated.
Russia says it thwarted planned attack on synagogue
An unknown number of "Islamic State" gunmen were killed when FSB agents tried to arrest them, state news reported.
Israel statements spark Berlinale controversy
Denunciation of Israel over its bombing of Gaza at the film festival gala have led to accusations of antisemitism.
Germany's Jews and antisemitism: A complex reality
In recent months, many Jewish people in Germany report feeling increasingly threatened in their daily lives.
Croatia: Jews still fighting for compensation after 80 years
Many Croatian Jews had property seized by the Fascists and the Communists. Their heirs are still fighting for justice.
Swiss police probe antisemitism at Davos ski shop
A ski rental store was reportedly refusing to sell equipment to Jewish visitors.
Irish women's basketball team refuses handshake with Israel
Ireland's female basketball team shunned usual pre-game courtesies when facing Israel in a EuroBasket qualifying match.
Never again: Holocaust remembered in Germany
Numerous events commemorating the victims of National Socialism are being held in Germany on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
What is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day?
January 27 is a global day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust.
In Poland, young people explore their Jewish roots
About 20,000 people in Poland have Jewish roots. One young couple wants to keep its Jewish family history alive.
Germany logs uptick in antisemitic crimes amid Gaza conflict
Authorities in Germany have noted a sharp increase in crimes with antisemitic motives amid the conflict in Gaza.
Report: Rise in antisemitic incidents in Germany
The German commissioner for anti-Semitism, Felix Klein, presents what he calls "shocking figures."
Holocaust remembrance vital as antisemitism rises in Europe
Nearly eight decades after the end of World War II, antisemitism in Europe is on the rise again.
Muslims in Germany: Life post-Hamas-attack 'like after 9/11'
Muslims in Germany say they have increasingly suffered abuse in the wake of Hamas' brutal October 7 attacks on Israel.
Harvard University president Claudine Gay resigns
The first Black president of Harvard announced she was stepping down following claims of antisemitism and plagiarism.
Israel's ambassador to Germany warns of soaring antisemitism
The diplomat has warned of "fear" among Jews in Germany since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Rapper Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic remarks
The artist, now known as Ye, asked the Jewish community for forgiveness and said he regretted any pain caused.
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