Tag: anti-Israel Bias
Welcome to ‘Paddystine’
The other day, during a discussion with a colleague about the wave of pro-Hamas, antisemitic hysteria sweeping the Republic of Ireland, I unthinkingly quipped that the people of Eire should rename themselves “Paddystinians.” I...
Progressives ‘celebrating’ Chanukah
This year’s first Chanukah candle will be lit on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 25, in a remarkable ecumenical link-up of Christmas festivities and the Jewish celebration of candles and latkes, sufganiyot and the singing of...
Irish president says Israel seeks ‘settlement’ in Egypt
In responding to allegations of antisemitism, the president of Ireland falsely asserted that Israel is seeking to build a "settlement" in Egypt.
Michael D. Higgins issued the allegation on Tuesday, at a credentials ceremony for PLO "Ambassador"...
South African Jews ask President Ramaphosa to condemn hate crime
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to condemn a hate crime against the Jewish community.
On Dec. 5, a suspected explosive device was thrown over the wall...
Educational malpractice and antisemitism resurgence in our schools
Ted and Nancy Sizer, giants in educational thought and practice, famously wrote The Students Are Watching: Schools and the Moral Contract, which inextricably links what happens in our classrooms with what happens in our society....
Boxing legend Mayweather hounded in London over pro-Israel stance
Floyd Mayweather was evacuated from London's Hatton Garden jewelry district after being confronted by protesters over his support for Israel.
The undefeated boxing champion was shopping for luxury watches and jewelry on Tuesday when he encountered a...
Revised Egyptian textbooks feature ‘greatly improved’ attitudes towards Jews, Israel
Some 20 million Egyptian schoolchildren are studying from revised textbooks that seek to promote peace and tolerance, highlighting for the first time the historic Jewish presence in Egypt, according to a study released on...
What the UN ignores on Francesca Albanese
During a press conference at Parliament Hill in the Canadian capital of Ottawa on Nov. 5, Francesca Albanese—the U.N. special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories—once again accused Israel of the usual. That means...
UN calls for conference to advance Palestinian state
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution calling for a "High-level International Conference" to be held in June to push forward the establishment of a state of Palestine.
The conference will advance...
Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever for blocking ‘pro-Palestine’ action
Ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s on Wednesday sued its parent company, Unilever, for allegedly blocking its efforts to voice support for Palestinians in Gaza.
The lawsuit, which was filed in the United States, claims...