Tag: Anti Israel Protests

The author reflects on their evolving relationship with Pride events, from feeling empowered and accepted at their first Pride festival to experiencing discomfort and isolation following conflicting views at later events.
In this personal reflection, Josh Katz shares his decision to take down his "We Stand With Israel" lawn sign due to increasing concerns about tribalism and the divisive consequences it can have.
In May, the NYPD recorded 55 antisemitic incidents, the highest since November, with a notable increase from the previous year.
A satirical piece discusses a new exam at U.S. universities aimed at promoting anti-Israel activism and potentially targeting pro-Israel or Jewish students.
State Democratic conventions in places like Duluth, Minnesota; Bangor, Maine; and Jamestown, North Carolina have seen anti-Israel activists protesting and pushing for resolutions regarding the conflict in Gaza.
The article discusses the oppressive rule of Hamas in Gaza as highlighted in a New York Times report based on internal Hamas documents found by Israeli forces.
"No Labeling Anyone a Bad Jew" discusses the diversity within the contemporary Jewish community, exploring various perspectives on Jewish identity and the relationship with Israel.
Over a thousand pro-Israel demonstrators and locals rallied in north London to protect the showing of a film about a tragic massacre near the Gaza Strip, facing off against anti-Israel protesters who were eventually forced to retreat.
Ahead of a congressional hearing where Rutgers University's president was due to address campus antisemitism, Jewish staff and students expressed concerns about an intimidating environment for Jews on campus, citing disruptions, anti-Israel protests, and incidents of antisemitism.
A deputy mayor of NYC accused the Washington Post of antisemitism for a story about wealthy Jews organizing to advocate for Israel and urging the mayor to address anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.
A New York City deputy mayor has accused the Washington Post of antisemitism for their article detailing Jewish business leaders organizing a pro-Israel campaign, pressuring the mayor to act against anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.
Editor Abraham Socher, Jonathan Karp, and Reviel Netz discussed the recent increase in anti-Israel protests globally, questioning whether these demonstrations are manifestations of traditional antisemitism or represent a novel phenomenon.
A branch of the City University of New York (CUNY) recently canceled an Israeli Memorial Day event organized by Hillel at Kingsborough Community College due to security concerns amidst anti-Israel protests.
In response to increasing antisemitism, the Community Security Service (CSS) trains volunteers from hundreds of synagogues to protect congregations, focusing on countering anti-Israel and Islamist protesters along with violent threats.
Republican politicians, led by figures like DeSantis, are pushing back against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at universities, passing laws to ban such programs across several states.
In this episode of Unorthodox, Jewish actress Noa Tishby and sports commentator Emmanuel Acho discuss their collaboration on a book called Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, exploring their shared insights.
Amid campus unrest and anti-Israel sentiments, a parent discusses the impact on choosing colleges for her children, emphasizing the importance of not shying away from schools with protests but rather seeking environments where Jewish identity is accepted.
The text emphasizes the moral imperative of fully supporting Israel, rejecting comparisons of Zionism to Nazism and underscoring Israel's treatment of its Arab citizens as fundamentally different from apartheid.
The recent protests on elite college campuses across America have seen a mix of far-left ideologies intertwining with anti-Israel sentiments, with incidents involving masked mobs, clashes with police, harassment of Jewish students, and calls for divestment from Israel.
The text discusses instances of anti-Israel protests on university campuses, highlighting support for Hamas, calls for Palestinian scholarships and jobs, and violent demonstrations, with some protesters affiliated with extremist groups.
Ruth Wisse discusses the rise of intense anti-Israel protests on college campuses, noting a shift away from previous calls for peace and a two-state solution.
Student activists engaging in anti-Israel protests on college campuses are criticized for their extreme tactics and rhetoric that go beyond advocating for peace to calling for Israel's destruction.
This episode of "Poison Ivy" focuses on recent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, where protesters have occupied an administrative building.
A recent incident at UNC Chapel Hill involving fraternity brothers harassed by anti-Israel protesters as they hoisted the American flag has sparked online support and nearly $400,000 in donations for the fraternity.
House Republicans are intensifying oversight of universities, alleging widespread antisemitism and seeking to impact funding, tax exemptions, and visas for overseas students.