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Maldives Seeks Permanent Entry Ban on Israeli Visitors
Israeli passport holders will not be allowed entry to the Maldives under any circumstances, President Mohamed Muizzu announced this week. Muizzu’s government submitted legislation on Monday that would make an April 2025 ban on Israeli visitors permanent and unconditional, even if Israel ceased military operations in Gaza. A separate proposed real estate bill would prohibit Israeli citizens from investing in the country, including those who entered on non-Israeli passports.
October 7th Memorial Mural Erased in Milan
A mural in the northern Italian city of Milan depicting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or being seized from the Nova music festival on October 7th is now hidden beneath white paint. It had been on display for less than a month. Israeli Ambassador to Italy Jonathan Peled said in a November 9 post on X that the act “reveals the disturbing face of antisemitism.” Artist aleXsandro Palombo created the work for the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
Irish Anti-Israel Demonstrators Chanting ‘Genocide Joe’ Pelt Former US President Biden With Objects at Dublin University
Anti-Israel demonstrators, some waving Palestinian flags, hurled objects at former U.S. President Joe Biden outside Trinity College Dublin in Ireland on Wednesday. The 83-year-old Biden had attended a ceremony honoring his son Hunter Biden, with former First Lady Jill Biden also present. Footage showed protesters scuffling with police, chants of “Genocide Joe” and “Blood on your hands” were heard. A white liquid, thought to be milk, was also seen flying through the air.
‘Kill all Jews’: Man Accused of Threatening 7-Year-Old Jewish Girl at Long Island Kosher Store
A man allegedly made gun gestures toward a woman, 34, and her 7-year-old daughter inside a Long Island kosher store on Sunday. Police said his remarks included “Heil Hitler.” Hasani Ferguson, 36, approached the pair at Bingo Wholesale in Inwood while making gunshot noises. He also said “Kill all Jews and kill Israel” and “Free Palestine,” according to the Nassau County Police Department. Ferguson’s gestures continued as he drew nearer, the department said.
Window of Montreal Kosher Restaurant Smashed With Rock on Kristallnacht Anniversary
A heavy rock smashed a window at Pizza Pita, a kosher restaurant in Montreal, early on Monday morning, on the anniversary of Kristallnacht. B’nai Brith Canada said it was in touch with the owners and local police and urged investigators to consider a possible hate motive. The organization also voiced concern about recurring vandalism against Jewish-owned businesses in Montreal and noted that the incident took place on Kristallnach’s 88th anniversary.
Sweden’s Parliament Amends Press Law to Explicitly Ban Holocaust Denial
Sweden’s parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to an amendment to the Freedom of the Press Act that spells out the prohibition on Holocaust denial in the country’s constitutional rules on freedom of the press and expression. The change will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Riksdag first backed the measure on May 22, 2024. Altering Sweden’s fundamental laws requires two votes in favor, with a parliamentary election between them.
Scottish Arts Body Gave £911,950 to Organizer of Glasgow’s ‘From the Rivers to the Seas’ Festival
A Glasgow festival is set to run at the Tramway arts venue from November 11 to 15 under the title “From the Rivers to the Seas,” which echoes an antisemitic slogan calling for the eradication of Israel. Arika, the non-profit behind it, has received £911,950 in public funding from Creative Scotland.
Man Accused of Making Death Threat Against Jewish Landlord’s Family, Belgian Prosecutors Seek Two Years in Prison
Belgian news agency Belga reported on Saturday that a man from the southern city of Namur is accused of threatening to cut the throats of members of his Jewish landlord’s family. Some of the alleged conduct dates back to June 2022. Prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison sentence. The landlord had gone to ask for money he was owed, according to the charges. The defendant allegedly made the threat after the visit.
Brazilian Lawyer Convicted of Racism for Demanding Jews’ Removal From Institute Leadership
A Rio de Janeiro court has convicted lawyer Heriberto de Miranda Jordão Filho of racism after he demanded that the Brazilian Lawyers Institute (IAB) remove Jews from its leadership. The court sentenced him to two years in prison but replaced the prison term with community service, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo.
University of Toronto Dean of Dentistry Resigns Over Antisemitic Cartoons Shown in Class
The University of Toronto announced on Thursday that Dr. Anil Kishen has stepped down as dean of its Faculty of Dentistry after a university investigation found antisemitic imagery in his lecture slides.. One cartoon depicted a figure painted in Palestinian flag colors and draped in an Israeli flag, with a rope around its neck. It accompanied an explanation of how inflammation restricted blood flow in dental tissue.
Orthodox Jewish Man Attacked on Way to Synagogue in Brooklyn
New York City police arrested a suspect on Saturday morning after an attack on an Orthodox Jewish man walking to synagogue in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. The NYPD was investigating the assault as a possible hate crime. Williamsburg News reported that the incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. near Bedford Avenue and Heyward Street. Surveillance footage showed the suspect cross the street and spill an unidentified substance on the man, who appeared to defend himself.
‘We Support Hamas’ Banners Appear at Amsterdam Anti-Israel Demonstration
Masked demonstrators held “We support Hamas” banners at an anti-Israel demonstration in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam on Sunday. Other signs equated Zionism with fascism and invoked the memory of Jewish Holocaust victim Anne Frank. The organizers of the protests — Amnesty International, Oxfam Novib, Save the Children Netherlands, and BDS Netherlands — claimed more than 200,000 people attended. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands, Nov.
‘Philly Turned a Boycott Into a Buycott’: Thousands Rally for Jewish-Owned Restaurants Targeted by Anti-Israel Bike Riders
The “Boycott Ride” aimed at six Jewish-owned restaurants in downtown Philadelphia on Sunday was met with thousands of counter-protesters who came out to support the targeted businesses and confront the antisemitic bicyclists. The bike ride — which took place on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht (“Night of Broken Glass”) — had drawn widespread condemnation from Jewish groups, including the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), and city and state leaders.
‘For Your Grave’: Melbourne Customer Refused to Pay ‘Filthy Jew,’ Shoemaker Says
A customer hurled antisemitic abuse at a Jewish shoemaker after he sought payment for repaired shoes in Melbourne’s Brighton suburb on October 16, according to his account to Australia’s Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC). The man, identified only as Dmitry, told its chairman, Dr. Dvir Abramovich, that woman arrived at his shop for two pairs of footwear he had fixed, including designer boots.
Israeli Host Says Airbnb Failed to Address Antisemitism Complaint, Then Removed His Account
Mija, an Airbnb host who asked to be identified only by his first name, was cooking in the shared kitchen of his Buenos Aires apartment when a guest asked where he was from. Born in Haifa, he told the guest he was Israeli. On May 2, the guest, a Brazilian man named Julio who had booked a room for one night with his girlfriend, began asking Mija about the war in Gaza. Mija expressed his view that anti-Zionism constituted antisemitism.
Swastika and Anti-Israel Graffiti Found at Massachusetts High School on Election Day
Antisemitic graffiti featuring a Nazi swastika and anti-Israel profanities was discovered in a boys’ bathroom at Sharon High School in Sharon, Massachusetts, on Tuesday. The building was serving as an Election Day polling location. The graffiti also included other political messages. The Sharon Police Department is investigating and will work alongside the high school’s leadership.
Galatasaray Fans Display ‘May Zionism Be Erased’ Banner at Champions League Soccer Match in Istanbul
Galatasaray supporters raised a banner reading, “May humanity unite, may Zionism be erased,” as the Turkish club hosted Stuttgart in a Champions League match in Istanbul on Tuesday. Other banners in the stands read, “If Jerusalem is not free, the entire world is chained,” and “Humanity lost its conscience in Gaza.” "May humanity unite, may Zionism be erased." At a Champions League match, Galatasaray 🇹🇷 fans held a banner calling for the eradication of Zionism.
On 47th Anniversary of US Embassy Takeover, Tehran Regime Supporters Burn American and Israeli Flags, Threaten to Kill Trump
Iranian regime supporters set fire to U.S. and Israeli at a demonstration on Wednesday outside the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, celebrating the 47th anniversary of the start of the 1979 hostage crisis. Chants at the rally included “Death to America,” and participants carried banners reading, “We will kill Trump.” 🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran, Nov.
Israeli Singer Assaulted in Greek Capital of Athens After Being Overheard Speaking Hebrew
Three unknown individuals hurled antisemitic slurs at Israeli singer-songwriter Elior Zandani before assaulting him in the Greek capital of Athens, he said on Monday. According to Zandani, the attackers targeted him after hearing him speak Hebrew. Zandani, who competed on “The Next Star” in its ninth season, came to Athens over the weekend to celebrate his 25th birthday and perform in tavernas, according to his Instagram post. The confrontation took place near the city’s Olympic Stadium.
‘These Zionist Establishments Must Go’: Philadelphia Bike Ride Targets Jewish-Owned Restaurants Ahead of Kristallnacht Anniversary
Anti-Israel activists are organizing a Philadelphia bike rideon Sunday, Nov. 8, the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht’s 88th, targeting Jewish- and Israeli-owned restaurants.
Newly-Elected Michigan Senator Abdul El-Sayed Invokes ‘Genocide’ and ‘Apartheid’ in Victory Speech
Newly-elected Michigan Democratic Senator Abdul El-Sayed used his victory speech on Tuesday night to denounce American support for “genocide” and “apartheid,” in a reference to Israel. “To AIPAC, who spent $42 million against us, thank you for giving me the opportunity to beat you twice,” he said after defeating Republican opponent Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
Vandals Deface Four Jewish School Buses With Antisemitic Graffiti in Brooklyn
Vandals spray-painted antisemitic and anti-Zionist graffiti on Jewish school buses in the Williamsburg neighborhood of New York City on Monday. Photos posted online also show “USA first” and “Free Palestine.” Local outlet Williamsburg 365 reported that the vehicles belonged to Tiferes Yisroel and to the Satmar and Klausenburg Hasidic sects. The 90th Precinct of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), its Hate Crime Task Force, and Williamsburg Shomrim were searching for the perpetrators.
An AI-generated poster of an ultra-Orthodox Jew swallowing banknotes, buildings, and images of Thai public figures was shown Saturday at a demonstration against Israelis in Saphan Hin, Phuket. It echoed the age-old antisemitic conspiracy theories that Jews control finance and government. The antisemitic sign.
BBC Gives Airtime to Academic Who Called October 7th Part of a ‘Beautiful Liberation Struggle’
A Swedish scholar who described the October 7th atrocities as part of a “fundamentally beautiful liberation struggle” appeared on BBC Radio 4 on Oct. 30 to discuss his exclusion from Britain. Andreas Malm, a senior lecturer at Lund University, joined the Today broadcast after Britain’s Home Office informed him that his presence was “not conducive to the public good,” according to the BBC.
Far-Left Streamer Hasan Piker Compares Michigan Jewish Voters to Ku Klux Klan
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker made an antisemitic comparison between Jewish voters in Michigan and the Ku Klux Klan during a livestream ahead of Tuesday’s Senate election. He accused those who reject Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed over Israel of “Jewish supremacy.” Piker, who has campaigned with El-Sayed, was discussing the candidate’s canvassers in a Jewish neighborhood. “This is the equivalent of going to that, like, Klan, KKK neighborhood to stump for a Black candidate,” Piker said.
Montreal Synagogue Targeted Twice in Less Than Six Months
Montreal’s Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom was targeted again late Thursday night, less than six months after a firebombing. Several windows were damaged in what Jewish groups described as possible pellet gunfire. Montreal police, who are investigating, and Federation CJA’s Community Security Network responded after receiving an alert. No injuries were reported. The Reform congregation, founded in 1882, was firebombed in June. “Enough is enough.
Florida Man Charged With Threatening Mass Shooting Targeting New Jewish Residential Community
Orlando resident Jerry Sneed, 31, allegedly shared photographs of a firearm and a newly-established Jewish residential community in Glades County, accompanied by threatening statements, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced on Thursday. FDLE agents in Fort Myers learned of the messages earlier in October, and investigators then secured an arrest warrant. FDLE and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sneed and found the firearm pictured in the posts in his possession.
‘Jude Free Zone’ Sign on Stockholm Shoe Store Sparks Outrage
Swedish street artist Dan Park published a photo on Saturday of himself affixing a “Jude Free Zone” sign to the window of a shop in Stockholm. “Jude,” German for “Jew,” was enclosed in a Star of David. The owner had already hung a notice beside a map of Israel declaring the premises an “Apartheid Free Zone.” Götgatan Stockholm pic.twitter.com/BPlOjz3W0J — Dan Park (@Danpark23Park) October 31, 2026 Park was arrested in 2009 after placing an installation outside the Jewish community center in Malmö.
Known ISIS Supporter Shot Dead After Knife Attack Outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia
An assailant armed with two knives charged a police officer outside Israel’s diplomatic mission in the Serbian capital of Belgrade shortly after midnight on Wednesday and was shot dead. According to the Higher Public Prosecution Office, the attacker opened the door of a guard house in front of the embassy and hurled one of his weapons at an officer identified only as D.S., wounding him in the left cheek. D.S. drew his service weapon and fired several shots, killing the assailant.
‘Israel Kills’ Flag Smeared With Blood-Like Paint Sparks Outrage at St. Louis Blues NHL Hockey Game
Protesters displayed an Israeli flag smeared with blood-like red paint and bearing the words “Israel Kills” during a St. Louis Blues home game on Thursday at Enterprise Center. From a private suite overlooking the stands, others hung banners reading “Free America from Israel.” One showed an Israeli flag covering the Statue of Liberty’s mouth, while another depicted her in chains.
Azzm Khan, 29, of Lakeview, New York, is accused of setting a lawn sign ablaze and trying to push it beneath the door of Young Israel of West Hempstead, according to police. After that attempt failed, police said, he placed the lit sign in a bush, which caught fire. He then repeatedly kicked the synagogue door, damaging it. Police also said Khan damaged an auxiliary vehicle at Hall’s Pond Park, where a witness reported seeing a man break its side mirror and called 911.
Utah Man Indicted After ‘I Wanna Blow Up a Synagogue’ Threat, Six Pipe Bombs Found at Home
A federal grand jury indicted 22-year-old Skyler AJ Rose of Ogden, Utah, on October 21, after authorities discovered six functional pipe bombs, two AK-47-type rifles, and ammunition at his home during an investigation into suspected antisemitic threats against Jews and a synagogue. In December 2025, Rose allegedly wrote, “I wanna blow up a synagogue,” in a social media post.
Boca Raton Man Arrested After Jewish Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz Targeted With Death Threat
Authorities in Florida arrested a Boca Raton man on Thursday after he allegedly left a voicemail threatening the life of U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat who says his fight against antisemitism now requires security wherever he goes. Around 2:30 p.m., Moskowitz disclosed the news on X, saying the suspect was in the Palm Beach County jail and thanking law enforcement for responding swiftly.
Atlanta Falcons Profile Picture Sparks Nazi-Era Flag Comparisons
The Atlanta Falcons shared a red, white, and black striped version of their bird emblem on Instagram and X on Wednesday, inviting parallels with a German military banner from World War II. Labeled “New PFP,” the Reichskriegsflagge-like artwork drew a wave of tasteless jokes.
Woman Stabs Jewish Man on New York City Street; Police Investigating Incident as Possible Antisemitic Attack
A woman passed several pedestrians in Midtown Manhattan’s Diamond District on Wednesday evening before assaulting a visibly Jewish man, according to eyewitnesses. Manhattan Shomrim, a Jewish volunteer neighborhood patrol organization, said on social media that it and the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force are investigating the matter as a possible antisemitic attack. The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Spray-Painting Swastikas on Jewish Graves, Filming Attack
George Horne, 36, of Dundalk, Maryland, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to vandalizing 12 gravestones at the Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery outside Baltimore on the night of July 16-17, 2023. According to the plea agreement obtained by Walla, Horne admitted deliberately targeting the cemetery because it was Jewish.
‘Globalize the Intifada’: Calls for Terror Spread Worldwide Around October 7th Anniversary
CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC) recorded 36 incidents involving calls for “intifada” across 16 countries in three weeks surrounding the recent third anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
Nearly one in four accounts engaging with the X account @Wallface are inauthentic, according to a new study by CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC). On Oct. 19-20, the ARC analyzed 10,709 unique accounts that follow @Wallface or reposted, replied to, or quoted his posts. The sample covered his 7,276 newest followers, about 14% of his roughly 51,000 followers, and the accounts that amplified 139 of his posts, including 2,198 reposters, 1,202 commenters, and 463 quoters.
‘Getting Closer to the Truth’: Argentine Judge Franco Fiumara on the New Path to Justice for 1994 AMIA Jewish Community Center Attack
The Iran-orchestrated bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires in July 1994 remains the deadliest act of antisemitic terror outside Israel since the Holocaust.
How Refusing to Sign an Anti-Israel Petition Led a Barnard Student to Convert to Judaism
In her first week at Barnard College a decade ago, a student asked Mazelit Airaksinen, then known as Toni, to sign a petition against Israel. She considered herself politically liberal and knew virtually nothing about Israel or Judaism. Rather than sign something she did not understand, she asked for time to research the issue and form her own opinion.
Shomrim Volunteers Detain Suspect After Alleged Antisemitic Attack on Three Jewish Women in London
Volunteers from Shomrim London detained a 33-year-old man in Hackney on Monday after three Jewish women were allegedly assaulted in what police were treating as a suspected antisemitic hate crime. He was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault. The Metropolitan Police were called to Clapton Common at about 1:40 p.m., following his detention by the volunteers. Injuries to the women were believed to be minor, the BBC reported.
A federal complaint filed Oct. 15 accuses Maryland’s largest school district of failing to adequately address antisemitic harassment of an Orthodox student, who received an anonymous bomb threat at home on April 18. The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law submitted the allegations to the U.S. Department of Education’s civil rights office on behalf of its Coalition to Combat Antisemitism. The filing cites Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Manhattan Capital One Bank Branch Targeted With Anti-Israel Graffiti, Windows Smashed
Graffiti referencing an Israeli defense contractor and a designated terrorist organization appeared on a Manhattan Capital One branch on Monday, alongside smashed windows. Photographs showed the messages “Drop Elbit” and “Pal Action” painted in red on the bank’s doors.
Germany Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Plot to Assassinate Jewish Communal Leader
Germany summoned Iran’s ambassador on Monday, four days after a court sentenced two men for plotting to assassinate Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.. The German Foreign Ministry announced the diplomatic summons on X, identifying Volker Beck, Chairman of the German-Israeli Society, as another target. “We do not tolerate attacks on Jewish life or on those who defend it, not anywhere, and certainly not in Germany,” the ministry wrote.
Anti-Israel activists are selling Palestinian-colored versions of Britain’s red poppy ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11, drawing outrage from veterans and political figures who accuse them of politicizing the commemoration of fallen soldiers. The £1.74 ($2.32) pin echoes the shape of the traditional poppy but carries the colors of the Palestinian flag.
Macklemore Tour to Benefit Group That Defended Hamas’s October 7 Hostage-Taking
American rapper Macklemore’s upcoming “Free Palestine” tour will raise money for several anti-Israel organizations, including the Palestine Youth Movement (PYM), whose British spokesperson previously justified Hamas’s October 7th kidnappings. The tour’s London concert is scheduled for October 30. The spokesperson, Jeanine Hourani, characterized the hostage-taking as “legitimate” and “effective,” according to The Jewish Chronicle (JC).
Masked Anti-Israel Activists Disrupt London Talk by Hamas Hostage Families’ Lawyer
Anti-Israel protesters screamed abuse at human rights lawyer Adam Wagner KC on Thursday at City St George’s, University of London, as he discussed representing the families of 10 hostages with British ties abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre. The event, titled “Representing Hostages,” focused on the legal and diplomatic strategies behind his work. Masked individuals entered about halfway through his presentation, he wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Protesters shouting “We don’t want Zionists in our country!” confronted Israeli-Turkish social media personality Kloyda Medina Halfon on Sunday as she shopped at Istinye Park Mall in Istanbul, according to footage circulating online. One person yells, “There is a terrorist in Istanbul!” Another calls her a “child killer.” Extremist Islamist groups have targeted Halfon before. The footage shows Halfon struggling to escape the crowd as protesters waved Turkish and Palestinian flags.
9-Year-Old Jewish Boy Leaves London School After Teacher Allegedly Blamed Jews for October 7
A Jewish father withdrew his nine-year-old son from a state primary school in north London after the boy reported that a teacher had blamed Jews for Hamas’ October 7 massacre, according to a Friday report by The Jewish Chronicle (JC). After learning about Hamas’ massacre at the Nova music festival from his father, the boy raised the subject with his teacher the following day.
Los Angeles Man Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Jewish Preschool
Federal agents arrested Steven Duenas, 51, a resident of Los Angeles’s Los Feliz neighborhood, on October 2 after prosecutors accused him of posting antisemitic threats online and possessing components intended to make a Molotov cocktail. He allegedly planned a “mass incident” at Jems, a nearby Jewish preschool. On September 19, a post attributed to Duenas on X showed what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail positioned before a television displaying footage of the burning World Trade Center.
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