The Latest Breaking News from Hate Crimes

Sadiq Khan launches new 'London for Everyone' campaign amid rise in hate crimes

Posters celebrating the capital's diversity are set to go up across the transport network from Friday

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

As threats against Jews, Arabs and Muslims rise, Justice Department looks to help

The Justice Department is engaging with the Jewish, Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. as they face a wave of threats since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

WEKU · Nov 17, 2023

Antisemitism and Islamophobia ‘major drivers’ of hate crime, equality body says

The Equality and Human Rights Monitor report is produced for Parliament every five years.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Hate crimes against London Hindus may be being under-reported

London Assembly member Krupesh Hirani said there was a need for improved transparency from the Met Police

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023

More than 130 arrested for anti-Jewish and Muslim hatred since Israel-Hamas war began - Met Police

Police have revealed the scale of anti-Semitic and Islamaphobic hate crimes in London

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Met police will use new tactics to arrest hate protesters amid Israel-Hamas war, says Mark Rowley

Sir Mark Rowley says his officers will use 'sharper interventions' to arrest anyone carrying out hate crimes

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Canada must act to prevent hate crimes against Muslim and Jewish communities

The violence in Israel and Palestine has reached brutal and devastating levels in recent weeks. Thousands have been killed and injured. Witnessing the extreme violence against civilians has been polarizing for many around the world.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023

Amid rise in anti-Semitism, deadly shooting still haunts Pittsburgh's Jewish community

The current conflict between Israel and Hamas is polarising public opinion and stoking fears of a further rise in both Islamophobic and anti-Semitic hate crimes. As home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel, the US is not spared. Five years ago, on October 27, 2018, the city of…

France 24 · Oct 27, 2023

Hate crimes on the rise in the US: Homeland Security warns of heightened threat

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages, the number of hate crimes in the United States is on the rise. The Department of Homeland Security is warning of a heightened threat targeting Arabs, Muslims and Jews in the near to medium term. Vigils have been taking place after a…

France 24 · Oct 26, 2023

Illinois man who pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters charged with hate crimes, authorities say

A man who prosecutors say pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters in Illinois has been charged with hate crimes and aggravated battery

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023