Tag: Anti Israel Protests
The article discusses the resurgence of swastikas and the increase in anti-Jewish hatred, particularly in the form of Israel-hatred.
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South African national cricket team removes Jewish captain, citing anti-Israel protests against him
David Teeger, a rising star on South Africa's cricket scene, has been removed as the country's Under-19 team captain due to threats over Israel's war in Gaza.
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Toronto police chief apologizes after officer carries Tim Hortons coffee for anti-Israel protesters
The Toronto police chief issued an apology after a video showed an officer handing coffee to anti-Israel protesters blockading a Jewish neighborhood, sparking controversy amid ongoing tensions.
The article discusses the activities and beliefs of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a group that aims to achieve Palestinian liberation and connects it with other social justice causes.
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What really caused Calgary’s mayor to boycott the Hanukkah ceremony, and what happens next?
Calgary's mayor, Jyoti Gondek, chose to boycott the city's Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony because the organizers wanted it to be a stronger show of support for Israel, which included various requests such as showing support for Israeli hostages held by Hamas and staging a pro-Israel demonstration.
Three university presidents (from Harvard, MIT, and Penn) testified in a Republican-led hearing, defending the constitutionally guaranteed right to free speech, even in cases of rhetoric calling for the genocide of Jews.
Protests in the United States in support of Hamas and against Israel have been receiving funding from powerful progressive donors.
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‘Some students on U.S. campuses think all Israelis are colonizers, so it's okay to slaughter them’
Prof. Dov Waxman, director of UCLA's Israel Studies Center, discusses the heightened tensions and antisemitism on U.S. campuses following recent violence in Israel and Gaza.