German court rules in favor of Palestinian journalist dismissed by DW over allegations of anti-Semitism
Seven Arab journalists critical of the Israeli occupation of Palestine were dismissed by DW in February 2022 over allegations that their social media posts and articles published elsewhere were “anti-Semitic”
Rights groups urge UN to refrain from adopting skewed definition of anti-Semitism
In a letter, rights groups expressed concern that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition has been used to muzzle criticism of Israel and advocacy of Palestinian rights by equating them with anti-Semitism
Ukraine’s glorification of Stepan Bandera draws criticism even from key ally
Since 2014, the post-Maidan regime in Ukraine and its far-right militias have been glorifying the far-right, hyper-nationalist legacy of World War II Nazi collaborator Stepan Bandera
The smearing of Emma Watson
The smearing of critics of Israel as anti-Semitic serves to deflect attention away from the crimes against Palestinians. But it may also make real anti-Semitism (the right-wing fascist variety) more respectable and legitimate—and thus even more deadly.
Kosovo establishes diplomatic relations with Israel, will open embassy in Jerusalem
Kosovo is the latest in a line of countries which have decided to normalize their relations with Israel, while being only the third to open its embassy in Jerusalem
Corbyn suspended from Labour Party, calls for a British left-wing alternative grows
The suspension came after Jeremy Corbyn challenged the EHRC report on anti-semitism in the Labour Party under his leadership
Writers condemn withdrawal of Nelly Sachs award conferred on Kamila Shamsie
The German city of Dortmund withdrew the award it had conferred on Kamila Shamsie, citing her support to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement
Two mass killings in the US by white supremacists within 24 hours
In the wake of the massacres, many have blamed President Trump for normalizing racist rhetoric and threats of violence against minorities
Ilhan Omar, ‘anti-semitism’ and a stumbling pro-Israel lobby
The campaign to censure Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is losing ground within the Democratic Party, pointing to the increasing failure of AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups to dominate the narrative and thwart any criticism of Israel for its crimes in Palestine
Ultra-nationalist, right-wing rallies provoke the reactivation of Europe’s ethnic fault lines
The recent spike in pro-fascist rallies and electoral gains of ultra right-wing outfits poses a serious threat to ethnic minorities, migrants, and refugees all across Europe
