Muslim leaders took out a full-page ad in a major British newspaper condemning anti-Semitism. “We understand that many in our country empathize with the Palestinians and their right to a sovereign state,” said the ad Thursday...
Tag - Antisemitism
Students at Top German University Denounce ‘Antisemitic’ BDS, Vote to Withhold Funds and Space From BDS Advocates
By: Algemeiner StaffThe Student Council of Heidelberg University in Germany adopted a proposal on Tuesday denouncing the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel as “antisemitic.” The measure — which passed by a vote...
South Carolina Passes Bill to Fight Antisemitism on Campus
By: ReutersThe legislation defines antisemitism as including calling for attacks on Jews, blaming Israel for all political tensions, and denying its right to exist. CHARLESTON – South Carolina has become the first US state to pass...
German Bank Enabling ‘Antisemitic BDS’ Banned From Business with Frankfurt
By: Benjamin Weinthal- Jerusalem Post“The city of Frankfurt will, in the future, only work with banks who do not maintain business relations with the antisemitic BDS movement.” The Cologne-based Bank for Social Economy will be forbidden to conduct business...
Despite accusations of being sympathetic to Holocaust denial and antisemitism, BDS South Africa board chairman Prof. Farid Esack is to be awarded the Order of Luthul
By: ILANIT CHERNICK - Jerusalem PostEsack is being recognized for his “brilliant contribution to academic research and to the fight against race, gender, class and religious oppression.” Despite accusations of being sympathetic to Holocaust denial and...