National & Political Hate
A public protest was held outside the Jewish cemetery in Ioannina on Friday against anti-Semitism. The cemetery in the Greek town has been a target of repeated vandalism over the last year.
National & Political Hate
BNP website attracts more visitors than any other UK political party
The far-right British National Party (BNP) website currently attracts more visitors than any other UK-based political party, according to figures from Alexa. This has been the trend since late 2008. The website’s sustainable popularity has occurred despite the BNP holding no seats in the UK House of Commons. BNP does, however, hold two seats in the European Parliament.
'Closet-Nazi' Seeks Austrian Presidency
In a move that has sent shivers down the spines of Jews across Austria, the Austrian Freedom Party has nominated a woman who has publicly criticized Austria’s legislation against Holocaust denial for the Austrian presidency.
Baroness Jenny Tonge fired from her post for supporting anti-Semitic conspiracy theory
The leader of the Liberal Democrat party in the United Kingdom has fired his health spokeswoman after she suggested that the Israeli army has involved in organ trafficking during its recent humanitarian mission in Haiti.
Anti-Semitism forces Swedish Jews to flee Malmo
Increased anti-Semitism in the city of Malmo has been causing Jews to leave Sweden's third most populous city.
Recorded anti-Semitic incidents at an all time high in United Kingdom
According to a report by a Jewish British organization, recorded anti-Semitic incidents is the United Kingdom reached an all-time high in 2009.
Ukrainian President Honors Nazi Sympathizer
In a slap to the face of Holocaust survivors, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has granted a medal of commemoration to a now deceased leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN), a nationalist movement with ties to the Nazi regime throughout World War II.
Report: 2009 record year for anti-Semitic incidents
Ahead of the January 27th Holocaust Memorial Day, the Israeli government has released a report calling 2009 a record year for global anti-Semitism.
In Saudi Arabia, Barbie dolls, Pokemon and the Star of David are banned for being Jewish
In banning products it deems culturally unacceptable, Saudi Arabia blames the items as tools of Jewish propaganda.
Egyptian minister blames Jewish ‘conspiracy’ for UNESCO loss
Egyptian culture minister Farouk Hosny, who recently lost a bid to become the next head of UNESCO, has blamed a Jewish conspiracy “cooked up in New York” for his defeat.
Jews flee Yemen due to rising anti-Semitism
A group of Jews have been smuggled out of Yemen by the United States, after rising anti-Semitism put one of the world's oldest Jewish communities in grave danger.
Gaddafi implies Israeli involvement in JFK assassination
During his unscripted 100-minute address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2009, Libyan Leader Muammar al-Gaddafi displayed among his most memorable performances to the world community. Among several unfounded charges, Gaddafi implied Israeli involvement in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Survey: European hatred of Jews, not of Israel, cause of anti-Semitic violence
The rise of the "New Anti-Semitism" in recent years has seen hate groups using political criticism of Israeli policies as a cover for anti-Semitic activities and propaganda. In this context, attacks on Jews throughout the world have also been framed as a form of reprisal against the demonized Jewish state. The rationale, as always, is that all Jews represent a hidden collective, disloyal to their countries of residence and directly linked to Israel.
Ukraine Mayor Charged Over anti-Semitic Remarks
The mayor of the western Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod has been brought under criminal investigation on charges of using anti-Semitic language during several interviews.
Syrian President's media advisor adds her own twist to the Swedish blood libel
Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban suggests that the assassination of Sweden's foreign minister in 2004 was connected to her criticism of Israel.
Rightwing Extremism utilizes economic downturn for anti-Semitic propaganda
A report released in April 2009 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security titled "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment", states that:
‘Accusations' of Judaism in Ukraine
Ukranian presidential candidate Arseniy Petrovych Yatsenyuk faces a difficult smear campaign as opponents accuse him of being Jewish, an accusation that they apparently believe carries significant weight in judging his fitness for public office.
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