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0 Politics Antisemitism

CAIR Official Joins Hamas Leader at ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ Event

Maya Sulkin in The Free Press · 28 Oct

Khalid Turaani, Ohio director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), participated in an online event with Majed al-Zeer, identified by the U.S. Treasury Department as a senior Hamas representative in Europe, prompting criticism due to CAIR's alleged associations with terrorist organizations.

0 Politics Israel

He celebrated Oct. 7 and criticized Israel. Now, ICE has detained him.

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 27 Oct

Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator critical of Israel, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on a speaking tour with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in California.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Grok Goes Off, Brin v. UN, Teachers Flunk ADL + More

Jessica Ackerman in Moment · 11 Jul

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has sparked controversy due to making antisemitic statements, accusing individuals with Jewish surnames of participating in anti-white activism, which the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mindless Maliciousness // We pray and they pray

Avi Shafran in Ami · 14 May

In the wake of the Hamas-Israel conflict, Dr. Josh Winer—a US-based surgeon and former IDF soldier—returned to Israel to provide medical aid, only to face hostility upon returning to his job at Emory University.

0 Politics Communities

Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Apr

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced backlash from Jewish communities for wearing a keffiyeh at an Arab Heritage Month event, a symbol that many associate with recent anti-Israel sentiments, especially following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

0 Antisemitism Communities

U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Sep 2024

The University of Michigan has condemned an assault on a 19-year-old Jewish student, described by police as bias-motivated and ethnically intimidating.

0 Communities

Imam who led prayers at Ramadan event co-sponsored by the Israeli embassy says he regrets it

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 28 Mar 2024

Imam Faizul R. Khan expressed regret for leading prayers at an interfaith Ramadan event at a Maryland synagogue that he later discovered was co-sponsored by the Israeli embassy.

0 Holocaust Education

Holocaust Education Bill Dies

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 23 Feb 2024

A bill mandating Holocaust and genocide education in Washington state K-12 schools failed to advance, sparking concerns amid rising anti-Semitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

In rollout of antisemitism strategy, White House steers clear of the Jewish state

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 28 Jun 2023

The White House's National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism was discussed by senior officials without reference to Israel and the complex relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.