On August 13th, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula released the 17th issue of Inspire magazine featuring instructions from the “AQ-Chef,” including “a simple method for targeting trains."
25,000 March Against Anti-Semitism in NYC; Iran Strike Prompts Conspiracy Theories; Streaming Hate on Spotify
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An estimated 25,000 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge and then gathered for a community rally, co-sponsored by ADL, in a show of strength and solidarity in response to the recent spate of anti-Semitic violence in the New York City metro area. The U.S. attack that killed an Iranian military leader has spawned a range of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jews “pushing” war against Iran. Music-streaming service Spotify is under fire for failing to remove anti-Semitic content, including song titles praising Hitler and demonizing Anne Frank.
Sports tournaments and other international competitions have long been harnessed by some countries in the Middle East as part of their continued efforts to isolate and delegitimize Israel and prevent engagement with Israelis.
ADL at the UN: Providing Expertise on Stemming Global Anti-Semitism
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power and her counterparts from Canada, Israel and the European Union will host a day-long High Level Forum on Global Anti-Semitism…
ADL calls out antisemitism in Poland, Hungary, Russia and British Labour Party; Extremists face repercussions after riot; NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani
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ADL calls out antisemitism in Poland, Hungary, Russia and British Labour Party; Extremists face repercussions after riot; NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani
ADL Corresponds with Voice of America’s Persian Channel Over Anti-Semitic Interview
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In an exchange of correspondence between ADL and Voice of America’s Persian Channel regarding a VOA interview that featured anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, VOA articulated its…
ADL co-hosted an important discussion on interfaith relations, combating bigotry, and celebrating tolerance with the Embassy of the UAE on May 14th in Washington, DC.
ADL, Religious Scholars Work with Oberammergau to Remove Anti-Semitism from its renowned Passion Play
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Many in the Jewish community (and a good number of Christians as well) have critiqued the Oberammergau Passion Play for its portrayal of Jews and Judaism.
ADL to Hold Meetings With World Leaders, Diplomats as U.N. General Assembly Gets Underway
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As world leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, ADL will be meeting with presidents, prime ministers and foreign ministers from around the globe to press them on combatting anti-Semitism and other key issues on the League's agenda.
With approximately 3 percent of the world’s Jewish population residing in Latin America, ADL works in partnership with the organized Jewish communal institutions to lend our voices when needed. Going into 2019, as challenges to Jewish community grow worldwide, ADL’s focus on strengthening relations with local Jewish communities across Latin America will continue to be paramount, particularly in areas of common interest.