Jewish Diaspora & Antisemitism

Michigan protests

University of Michigan suspends anti-Zionist group for two years

'The university has been clear that we will enforce our policies related to protests and expressive activity, and that we will hold individuals and student organizations accountable for their actions in order to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all.'
February 1, 2025
locked synagogue

Sydney synagogue targeted in massive bomb plot

'Very serious threat' - Massive bomb hidden in vehicle in Sydney, Australia found with note suggesting a local synagogue was to have been the target, local police say.
January 29, 2025
Wikipedia

Edit wars over Israel spur rare ban of 8 Wikipedia editors

In the discussion section of particular articles, editors have fought over, for example, whether it’s appropriate to call Israeli military operations in Gaza a 'genocide' or to apply labels such 'settler colonialism' and 'apartheid regime' to the country.
January 26, 2025
antisemitic vandalism

Antisemitism surged 340% worldwide, study finds

Between 2022 and 2024, the number of antisemitic incidents reported worldwide soared by 340%, according to a joint study by the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization.
January 20, 2025
Prof. Katherine Franke

Pro-Hamas Columbia law professor shown the door

Her unceremonious exit comes as Columbia grapples with an unprecedented wave of antisemitism that has transformed the Ivy League campus into a playground for Hamas supporters.
January 15, 2025