Hostility to, prejudice against, or discrimination toward Jews
A Michigan Democratic Senate primary is shaping around the Israel issue, with Haley Stevens backed by major pro-Israel donors and Abdul El-Sayed pressing a more critical stance. Local voters and a Black Detroit organizer indicate Israel policy could become a decisive factor, despite Stevens’ longstanding ties to the community.
Labour has readmitted Diane Abbott and Joani Reid and restores their whip after separate independent processes. Abbott had been suspended for remarks on racism; Reid had voluntarily suspended herself after her husband’s arrest in a spying case. The decisions come amid leadership changes and ongoing scrutiny of party discipline.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has defended offering a former neo‑Nazi, Joshua Bonehill‑Paine, a role advising on culture and integration, amid protests from Jewish groups and victims. Bonehill‑Paine has withdrawn from standing in Crewkerne South for Somerset Council next year and may take an advisory position instead; critics question vetting and the impact on victims.
A US federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's March lawsuit accusing Harvard of ongoing Title VI civil rights violations, finding the cited incidents were "too isolated and episodic" to show institutional noncompliance. The government is assessing next steps; Harvard has not immediately commented. The suit had sought to reclaim billions in federal research funding.
The NYPD says two hate-crime incidents at Orthodox synagogues are under investigation after bags of motor oil were thrown at two Brooklyn/Queens temples. Authorities are ramping up security as antisemitic incidents rise; a Bronx suspect has been linked to a separate deli shooting and a wider spree is under review.
Montreal's City Council has passed a watered-down motion expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and civilian victims, while removing calls to sever ties with Israel and denounce apartheid. The amended motion backs international law and calls on federal and provincial governments to lead diplomacy, amid ongoing debates and protests.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to add “Jewish” as an ethnicity option in state demographics. The measure aims to improve data on Jewish Californians for policymaking, while privacy guards are cited. The bill could help track hate crimes but faces concerns about counting Jews as a single ethnicity. The proposal has been amended to shield funding and privacy safeguards.
Thailand has cut visa‑free tourist stays from 60 to 30 days for citizens of about 60 countries, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, and will limit land‑border entries to twice per year. Officials say the move responds to national security, economic and tourism management concerns and will not affect tourists already in the country.
The UK has announced a ban on imports and services linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and has coordinated measures with several allies. Israel has closed the British consulate in East Jerusalem and imposed retaliatory diplomatic steps. British Jewish leaders are split and ministers are defending the move as necessary to protect the two‑state prospect.
The narrative centers on a September 8 draft statement seeking to frame UK, France and Canada actions against Israeli settlements as hostile and antisemitic, a document that was never released. Rubio refrained from commenting on the measures as White House and State Department leadership did not back the move. The episode underscores a growing divide within the US political spectrum and a shift in public opinion toward Israel.
A 29-year-old man armed with a shotgun opened fire near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, as worshipers gathered for Yom Kippur. He wounded a police officer, who returned fire; the suspect died Monday night. The Special Investigations Unit is examining the police response while Belleville police investigate possible motives. Authorities condemn antisemitism and pledge heightened security.
The CDU has suffered a crushing setback in two regional elections, with the AfD leading in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, prompting questions about Chancellor Merz's future as pressure mounts for reform and coalition strategy.
City strategy to curb antisemitism includes more security funding and school education; critics say it omits a clear definition of antisemitism and fails to address anti-Zionist hostility. Officials defend plan as a comprehensive push across safety, education and civil rights.
The Green Party has faced international condemnation after a policy motion declaring Zionism as racism was passed at a Brighton conference. Four of five Green MPs opposed the motion, which endorses a single Palestinian state and calls Zionism an ideology of racism. The party’s leadership and membership are under intense scrutiny as by-elections approach, with discussions about governance and inclusivity intensifying.
The Green Party at its Brighton convention has passed a motion calling Zionism a form of racism and backing a single democratic Palestinian state in historic Palestine with equal rights for all. The vote was 1,022 to 813, prompting condemnation from Jewish groups and Israel’s government.
Prime Minister Lauli Leuatea Schmidt has apologised for a seven-second clip showing a Nazi salute at a private family gathering in 2007. He says the words and gesture were inappropriate and not reflective of his beliefs or Samoa's values. The video has drawn international attention as Schmidt has led Samoa since 2025 and has publicly supported Israel.
A cross‑border Barometer shows Israelis report a stronger sense of identity, while Europeans are viewed as less safe for Jews. Israelis see themselves as more Middle Eastern than European and remain skeptical of the EU’s success, with pessimism rising about Jewish life in Europe among older respondents.
The Supreme Court has not taken up Moore’s defamation appeal, leaving in place an 11th Circuit ruling that erased a jury verdict against Senate Majority PAC in a campaign ad case. Moore had alleged the ad falsely implied soliciting sex from minors; the PAC contends the ad was truthful. The decision follows earlier rulings and signaling ongoing disputes over campaign messaging and defamation standards.
The Bell review has urged England’s schools and colleges to treat antisemitism as a distinct safeguarding harm, with 27 recommendations accepted by the government to strengthen reporting, training and teaching about antisemitism and modern Jewish life. The changes aim to create clearer procedures and accountability across state and independent schools.
AIPAC has halted formal candidate endorsements and earmarked direct PAC contributions, while it continues to run the United Democracy Project super PAC and focus on mobilizing individual donors. The move responds to a tougher political climate and mounting criticism, and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of political influence in U.S. elections.