ADL faces backlash for defending Elon Musk’s raised-arm gesture After previously feuding with Musk, pro-Israel group rushes to defend gesture, which critics compared with Nazi salute. Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025
Antisemitic Incidents In US Reach Record High: ADL The Anti-Defamation League has been around for 'over 110 years, and we have never seen data like this before,' said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. International Business Times · Oct 6, 2024
It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
Why Wikipedia just labeled a top Jewish civil rights organization ‘unreliable’ on the Israel-Palestine crisis The decision is a major blow to the Anti-Defamation League The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
Anti-Defamation League ramps up lobbying to promote controversial definition of antisemitism Federal records show a dramatic spending increase that critics say is primarily intended to punish criticism of Israel and target pro-Palestinian groups The Guardian - US · May 15, 2024
My Palestinian keffiyeh is a symbol of my identity. I should not be afraid to wear it in public I wear the traditional black and white scarf to celebrate my heritage. That’s enough to make you a target in the US today, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
GOP Lawmaker Moves To Censure Ilhan Omar Over 'Pro-Genocide' Jewish Students Comment Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) filed a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) following the latter's "pro-genocide" remarks against Jewish students. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
Masked Anti-Israel Protesters Spark Controversy On College Campuses Masked protesters on college campuses advocating for Gaza conflict face criticism for lack of courage and potential violence. Top News · May 3, 2024
Are the campus protests antisemitic? The long-running debate on Zionism, Israel and Jewish identity has now become an explosive political issue Salon · May 2, 2024
Why are pro-Palestinian US student protesters wearing masks on campus? An intense and organized effort to bring down personal and professional repercussions on participants is playing out online The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2024
Meta Removes Khamenei's Instagram and Facebook Accounts Over Hamas Support Meta removes Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after criticism over his support for Hamas. Top News · Feb 9, 2024
Anti-Defamation League staff decry ‘dishonest’ campaign against Israel critics ADL has only doubled down on initiatives defending Israel and the policies of the Israeli government amid criticism and staff resignations The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2024
Antisemites supporting Israel is weird. Jewish support of them is even weirder Jewish organizations are embracing public figures who have circulated hateful tropes – because they support Israel The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2023
Elon Musk just agreed with an explicitly antisemitic post on X amid a huge rise in hate speech on the service X owner Elon Musk agreed with an antisemitic statement and set off a firestorm of criticism. Fortune · Nov 17, 2023
WEKU · Nov 11, 2023 Colleges face pressure to curb antisemitism and Islamophobia The Biden Administration has told colleges they risk losing federal funding if they don't take aggressive steps to curb attacks on Jewish students, and harassment of pro-Palestinian students.
The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023 Israeli diplomat pressured US college to drop course on ‘apartheid’ debate Consul Yuval Donio-Gideon objected to course at Bard College but president says institution ‘stood up for academic freedom’
Fortune · Oct 7, 2023 Elon Musk says ‘sorry to see what’s happening in Israel’ after surprise attacks by Hamas Musk posted on X after the attacks on Israel by Hamas on Saturday, "I hope there can be peace one day."
Zenger · Sep 22, 2023 ADL CEO Urged To Resign As Truck Ad Campaign Targets Jewish Organizations Jewish Leadership Project calls for ADL CEO's resignation over failure to address rising antisemitism
Fortune · Sep 22, 2023 Adidas CEO suffers humiliating walk-back after fumbling Kanye West Yeezy controversy Norwegian boss Bjørn Gulden, who had nothing to do with Adidas' clumsy response to West's anti-Semitism, has had to apologize for trivialising the scandal.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Israel's Netanyahu to meet Elon Musk. Sit-down comes as company faces antisemitism controversy Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he will meet billionaire businessman Elon Musk during a trip to the United States next week
The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023 Elon Musk’s hypocrisy about free speech hits a new low It’s ‘free speech for me, but not for thee’ in his world – he doesn’t like it, he sues
Fortune · Sep 5, 2023 Elon Musk threatens ADL with lawsuit seeking billions in damages, blaming advocacy group for loss of advertising Tech tyco
Zenger · Jul 30, 2023 Kanye West Reinstated On X/Twitter The newly branded social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, reinstated the account of Kanye West months after he was banned
Zenger · Jul 26, 2023 International Alliance Formed To Combat Antisemitism Seven major Jewish organizations join forces to coordinate global responses and tackle rising antisemitic threats.
Zenger · Jul 3, 2023 Federal Investigation Into Florida State University Raises Concerns Over Antisemitism On Campus Critics argue that inclusion of CAIR in Biden administration's strategy undermines efforts to combat antisemitism.