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Macron vows zero tolerance for antisemitism after Ilan Halimi memorial vandalized

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Friday that the Republic will remain “unyielding” in its fight against antisemitism following the destruction of a tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi, a 23-year-old French Jew who was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered in 2006. In a statement posted......

Sharp rise in Islamophobic acts in France in early 2025, antisemitism remains high

France has witnessed a concerning surge in Islamophobic acts during the first five months of 2025, with an increase of 75% compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Interior Ministry, the number of personal assaults has more than tripled, highlighting growing tensions and concerns among Muslim......

France suspends evacuations of Gazans pending antisemitism investigation

France has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Gazan nationals to its territory following an internal investigation into how an individual accused of antisemitic remarks was allowed to enter the country. The announcement was made on Friday by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. “No......

Jewish father and son attacked in Italy amid rising antisemitism in Europe

A 52-year-old Jewish father and his six-year-old son were assaulted by a group of people at a service station near Milan, Italy, on Sunday, in an incident that highlights the growing wave of antisemitism across Europe. The attack reportedly began after a cashier noticed that both father and son were......

Jewish French teens removed from Vueling flight in Spain amid controversy

A group of nearly 50 Jewish French teenagers returning from vacation in Spain were removed from a Vueling flight departing from Valencia to Paris-Orly, sparking accusations of antisemitism. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon. According to a statement released by the Spanish airline Vueling,......

Columbia University reaches $221 million settlement under Trump administration pressure

Columbia University announced on Wednesday a $221 million settlement with the U.S. federal government to halt investigations led by the Trump administration. These investigations targeted several academic institutions, accusing them of allowing anti-Israel protests in the wake of the ongoing Gaza conflict. The......

Pakistani man extradited to US over ISIS-inspired plot targeting Jewish center in New York

A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to an ISIS-inspired plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City. Khan, who was taken into custody on June 10, appeared......

Murder charges filed in killing of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

A man from Chicago has been formally charged in federal court with two counts of first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, an act widely condemned as antisemitic. Elias Rodriguez, 30, allegedly opened fire on a group leaving a diplomatic event organized......

US Slashes $60 Million in Harvard Funding amid Dispute over Antisemitism and Academic Freedom

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced it will cut an additional $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University, intensifying its conflict with the Ivy League institution over issues of alleged antisemitism, political influence, and the boundaries of academic freedom. The......