August 9, 2024

In the wake of Israel's presumed assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, Israelis continue to brace for an attack by Iran and Hezbollah. Should Iran directly attack Israel again, it would mark the latest development in the multi-front war against the Jewish state that the Iran-led axis initiated on October 7. Hezbollah has targeted Israel with thousands of projectiles since October 8. Just this week, Hamas fired dozens of rockets toward Israel. All who value freedom, democracy, and the safety of the Jewish people should stand with Israel against these threats.

On Thursday night, Iranian TV broadcast an antisemitic video depicting Olympic athletes smearing blood on an Israeli athlete. A modern-day manifestation of the blood libel, the sketch serves as a reminder of the Iranian regime's ideological antisemitism. 

The ARC recorded 140 incidents of antisemitism this week, marking a nearly 30 percent increase from last week. Antisemitism from UK rioters accounts for much of the increase. The ARC recorded 31 incidents in Western Europe last week and 50 this week. The CST reported far-right demonstration leaders praising Hitler, denying the Holocaust, and inciting attacks on British Jews. Meanwhile, left-wing counter-protesters chanted "Israel is a terror state" and distributed flyers saying, "get Zionists out of Finchley."

In the Netherlands, a statue of Anne Frank was once again vandalized by anti-Israel activists who painted “Free Gaza” on its base and smeared red paint, representing blood, on its hands. 

In the Middle East, two Israeli citizens were killed and two others injured in a terrorist attack in Holon, near Tel Aviv. In a Middle East with a miniscule Jewish population outside of Israel, continual terrorism against Israeli civilians underscores the persistence of violent antisemitism.

This week's Global Antisemitism Report highlights 140 new global incidents of antisemitism, marking a nearly 30 percent increase from last week. Click here for the full report.

Monitored This Week:

Netherlands: Anne Frank Statue In Amsterdam Park Vandalized Again With Pro-Palestinian Graffiti Read Here

United States: Police Investigating Potential Vandalism On Minnesota Synagogue Sign Read Here

United Kingdom: Nazi Swastika Found Graffitied In Scottish Borders Park Entrance Read Here

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Says “The Coup Attempt Was Staged By The Zionists” Read Here

Israel: Two Dead, Two Hurt In Terror Stabbing Spree In Holon Read Here

'We Are Proud to Support This Amazing Organization': CAM Sponsors Seminar With Ethiopian Women Empowerment Read Here

New Hampshire Governor Signs Legislation Incorporating IHRA Antisemitism Definition Into State Law Read Here

Ten Most Shocking Antisemitic Incidents of July 2024 Read Here

'All Those Who Understand the Values of Democracy of the Western World, They Have to Fight and Take Action': CAM Delegation Visits Costa Rica Read Here

Defeat of Congresswoman Cori Bush Shows Antisemitism ‘Anathema’ to Mainstream US Voters Read Here

Alma Research And Education Center President Sarit Zehavi Addresses Regional Threats to Israel During Webinar Watch Here