antisemitism
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White supremacist pleads guilty to threatening jurors, witnesses in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
A West Virginia man has pleaded guilty to threatening jurors and witnesses in the federal hate crime trial of a…
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Gov. Hochul announces steps to curb antisemitic attacks during Jewish holidays
NEW YORK (WABC) — Synagogues all over the Tri-State are ramping up security in preparation for the 10 holiest days…
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Bavaria’s Aiwaner stays in office despite antisemitism allegations
The governor of the German state of Bavaria said on Sunday that he will let his deputy stay in office,…
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New York City leaders push to close loophole in laws to make prosecuting hate crimes easier
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:18PM UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — Elected leaders spoke out on Wednesday in a push…
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Mayor Eric Adams heads to Israel; discussing efforts to combat antisemitism
ByEyewitness News Monday, August 21, 2023 12:22PM NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams posted a…
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Anti-LGBTQ+ and antisemitic vandals target Berlin Holocaust memorials
Two memorials to victims of the Holocaust were targeted by unidentified arsonists in Germany’s capital on the weekend. Two Holocaust…
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Suffolk County launches new program to combat antisemitism
ByEyewitness News Tuesday, August 15, 2023 4:45PM SUFFOLK COUNTY (WABC) — Suffolk County announced a new initiative to combat antisemitism.…
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Jamie Foxx apologizes for social media post criticized by some as antisemitic
ByDan Heching, CNN, CNNWire Sunday, August 6, 2023 2:45PM Jamie Foxx is attempting to clear up a misunderstanding stemming from…
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Controversy over Yeezys boost Adidas revenues to €400 million
After Kanye West and Adidas’ collaboration ended abruptly due to the rapper’s antisemitic and offensive comments, the Yeezy’s shoes have…
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Jury reaches decision on death penalty or life in prison for Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
Robert Bowers perpetrated the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history when he stormed the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018.…
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U.S. rejoins UNESCO: “It’s a historic moment!”
United Nations — It’s official. The United States on Tuesday became the 194th member nation of the U.N.’s education, science and…
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Michigan man accused of planning synagogue attack indicted by grand jury
A 19-year-old Michigan man who was arrested earlier this month on allegations that he used social media to discuss plans…
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U.S. to re-join UNESCO as Biden admin notes U.N. agency’s role amid “digital age competition with China”
United Nations — The United Nations’ education, science and culture agency, UNESCO, is best known around the world for the formal…
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Have we learned anything from the Nazi book burnings 90 years ago?
By Dr Shmuel Rosenman, Chair, March of the Living • Updated: 16/05/2023 – 16:36 Nearly a century after the nascent flames of the Holocaust engulfed…
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Hitler speech on train sparks investigation in Austria
Shouts of “sieg heil” were heard during a train journey to the Austrian capital Vienna on Sunday. An investigation has…
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Anti-Semitic pamphlets found in Peterborough neighbourhood: police – Peterborough | Globalnews.ca
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Peterborough, Ont., are investigating reports of an anti-Semitic pamphlet being…
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Liberal California is actually a hotbed for right-wing extremist activity, report says
Members of the Proud Boys brawl with counter-protesters at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Sacramento after a Trump rally on Saturday,…
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UK Labour Party suspends MP Diane Abbott over racism comments
The UK Labour Party on Sunday suspended the first black woman to sit in the House of Commons, over a…
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Torch-carrying marchers indicted in Charlottesville rally
Nearly six years after a large gathering of white nationalists in Charlottesville erupted in violent clashes with counterprotesters, a grand…
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Three suspects wanted in connection to two alleged antisemitic incidents in Queens
Sunday, April 9, 2023 2:44PM FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens (WABC) — The NYPD released surveillance footage of three suspects they’re looking…
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Man arrested in connection with string of eight antisemitic acts across Queens
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:14PM FOREST HILLS, Queens (WABC) — Police have arrested a man in connection with a string…
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16-year-old arrested in connection to brutal group attack on Jewish man in Queens
ByEyewitness News Saturday, March 25, 2023 2:08AM FLUSHING, Queens (WABC) — A 16-year-old is the first suspect arrested in connection…
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Anti-Defamation League reports 39% spike in antisemitic incidents in New York in 2022
NEW YORK (WABC) — The Anti-Defamation League’s latest report shows that hate-filled attacks and incidents against Jewish people hit a…
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Man wanted for scrawling antisemitic symbols across 2 neighborhoods Queens
FOREST HILLS, Queens (WABC) — Police in Queens are searching for a man they say scrawled antisemitic symbols in two…
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Antisemitic incidents in the US are at the highest level recorded since the 1970s
Antisemitic incidents in the US reached their highest level last year since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a civil rights non-governmental…
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Steven Spielberg on recent rise of antisemitism: “No longer lurking”
Steven SpielbergPhoto: JC Olivera (Getty Images) While discussing his Oscar-nominated film The Fabelmans on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert…
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‘Wake up.’ NC Rep. Dan Bishop’s opposition to hate crimes amendment draws heated debate.
Rep. Dan Bishop speaks to reporters outside the House chamber in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Danielle Battaglia…
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Mayor Eric Adams addresses audience of ‘Parade’ on Broadway after recent antisemitic protests
Friday, February 24, 2023 12:01PM NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — Mayor Adams addressed the audience of a Broadway show recently…
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Broadway revival “Parade” opening night met by antisemitic protestors outside of theater
BROADWAY, New York City (WABC) — The first preview performance of the Broadway revival of “Parade” should have been a…
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Ben Platt-led Parade revival faced protests from neo-Nazis
Ben PlattPhoto: Rodin Eckenroth (Getty Images) Ben Platt has made a statement after Broadway’s Parade revival was picketed by neo-Nazi…
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