Islamophobia

Suspensions for chanting 'From the river to the sea' Islamophobic? Federal investigation will tell

Some Jewish groups say the phrase is antisemitic for endorsing the elimination of the state of Israel, while pro-Palestinian groups say it is a peaceful call for coexistence. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/02/2024

San Diego State U being investigated for Islamophobia after Oct.7 support email to students

The campus SJP chapter said in a statement that the school “has failed to acknowledge the emotions and well-being of its Palestinian and Muslim students.”

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
04/01/2024

US teacher threatens to behead middle school student in Israeli flag row

The adult witnesses recounted to the officers that they had heard Reese shout he was going to slit the student's throat, drag her outside and cut her head off.

Denmark passes bill to ban Quran burnings

The issue garnered attention in the region after a planned Torah burning was approved by Sweden before being scrapped by the organizers, whose goal to ban the burning of all holy books.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023

Three Palestinian students shot in Vermont school shooting

A man with a pistol shot the three victims on the street near the University of Vermont on Saturday evening and then ran away, Burlington police said in a statement.

By REUTERS , ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
26/11/2023

US investigating antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools

Last month, federal prosecutors charged a Cornell University student with allegedly making online threats against Jewish students.

By REUTERS
17/11/2023

Elon Musk’s X failed to remove 98% of CCDH-reported hate content

The CCDH found that X rarely suspended or locked the accounts of users breaching the site's rules.

Hundreds of thousands join pro-Palestinian protests worldwide

Data in the UK showed there had been a 1,353% increase in antisemitic offenses this month compared to the same period last year, while Islamophobic offenses were up 140%.

By REUTERS
22/10/2023

Antisemitic and Islamophobic offences soar in London after Israel-Hamas war

Police in the British capital ramped up patrols amid growing tensions, but said there had been 218 antisemitic offences between Oct. 1 and 18, compared to 15 in the same period in 2022.

By REUTERS
20/10/2023

Trump pledges to expel immigrants who support Hamas, ban Muslims from the US

Many of Trump's immigration policies were challenged in court during his presidency and his newest pledges could also face challenges.

By REUTERS
17/10/2023
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