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U.S. Elected Officials Targeted by Vandalism and Threats Following October 7 Attacks

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U.S. Sen Heinrich's Santa Fe office was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti
In the weeks following the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, political activists have targeted elected officials – and their offices – with harassment and vandalism. Many of these incidents featured anti-Israel rhetoric, allegations of support for genocide and demands for a ceasefire.   Fewer than half of the elected officials who have reported being targeted by protestors are Jewish. All targeted individuals have expressed support for Israel, and most have…
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Anti-Muslim Hate Surfaces Nationwide as Israel-Hamas War Continues

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Anti-Muslim Hate Surfaces Nationwide as Israel-Hamas War Continues
Jewish and Muslim communities worldwide have been rocked by the impact of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 war on Israel, its massacre of over 1,200 people and Israel’s military response targeting Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza.  That impact has included an increased number of threats against both Jewish and Muslim communities, per the FBI and ADL.  In the U.S., a number of post-October 7 incidents targeting Muslim, Palestinian and Arab American individuals appear to be…
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BDS Activists are Refocused on Attacking Israeli, Jewish Businesses and Individuals 

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BDS Activists are Refocused on Attacking Israeli, Jewish Businesses and Individuals 
BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) campaigns are resurgent in response to Israel’s operations against Hamas in Gaza following the terrorist group’s October 7 massacre. BDS is one tactic in the long history of campaigns and efforts to delegitimize and isolate Israel which in recent years has explicitly focused on the rejection, isolation and marginalization of Zionists.    The latest campaigns directly target “Zionist” institutions, businesses…
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Responsible Reporting: Labeling Hamas as a Terrorist Organization

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Since October 7, 2023, top news sources have published thousands of reports, articles, and stories covering the Israel and Hamas conflict. These sources vary in the terminology they use to describe Hamas, which affects how audiences view the conflict. Hamas is an extremist organization that calls for the eradication of the State of Israel. The United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan and the UK have all designated Hamas as a terrorist organization.1 Although…
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2023 Shareholder Roundup: Israel-Related Proposals Hold Steady with Focus on Human Rights in Conflict-Affected Areas

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2023 Shareholder Roundup: Israel-Related Proposals Hold Steady with Focus on Human Rights in Conflict-Affected Areas
Since the 1970s, some shareholders of publicly traded companies have used “shareholder proposals” as a form of activism to encourage more responsible corporate behavior and to raise concern on issues that a company may not be adequately managing. Proposals can include demands that companies divest from certain funds or entities, uphold codes of conduct, improve disclosure on environmental and social topics, or make tangible commitments to improving business practices.   …
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As Israel-Hamas War Rages, Activist Groups Launch Anti-Israel “Toolkits”

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As Israel-Hamas War Rages, Activist Groups Launch Anti-Israel “Toolkits”
Toolkits are a popular tool for activists to share information and organize around a topic or policy demand, from city hall resolutions to Congressional action. There is nothing inherently nefarious about activists wishing to effect change. However, in the post-October 7 landscape, some anti-Israel activists’ rhetoric include outright support for terrorism.   In certain cases, the rhetoric in these calls to action crosses the line into support for or minimization of terror. If…
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Conspiracy Theories, Some with Antisemitic Roots, Crop Up in 2023 Shareholder Proposals

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Conspiracy Theories, Some with Antisemitic Roots, Crop Up in 2023 Shareholder Proposals
The 2023 shareholder season heralded a new element of shareholder proposals: conspiracy theories. The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) and National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) each filed such proposals; both are self-described conservative watchdog organizations. NCPPR’s primary focus is public policy research and education, while NLPC promotes ethics in government, advocating for limitations on “big government.”   NCPPR filed at least seven…
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and the Israel-Hamas war

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Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and the Israel-Hamas war
Promoters of conspiracy theories and hate are using generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to create misleading content about the Israel-Hamas war. This not only amplifies confusion and hate on social media; it can also cause some to doubt the validity of actual war images, creating unnecessary suspicion at a time of deeply polarized public opinion. ADL’s previous research includes recommendations on what tech companies should do to address heinous abuses of GAI technology such as…
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Some U.S. Professors Praise Hamas’s October 7 Terror Attacks

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Some U.S. Professors Praise Hamas’s October 7 Terror Attacks
Since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, massacre of 1,400 people in Israel, U.S.-based anti-Israel activists and organizations have justified, excused and even venerated the terror group’s actions that day, some using overtly antisemitic rhetoric. That includes a number of U.S. university professors, some of whom have expressed inflammatory views, celebrating Hamas’s actions on October 7 as “heroic” or an “achievement” and calling for “Zionists” to…
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Stop and Think: Anti-Israel Chants and What They Mean

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In the aftermath of the brutal Hamas massacre of October 7, there have been hundreds of anti-Israel protests in the United States and around the world, many featuring the same chants, slogans and images.    To be clear, in a democracy everyone has a right to express their opinion on our streets and campuses.  But anyone, anywhere, who is concerned about the pain and suffering caused by this conflict needs to be wise to what is being called for at these events.    …
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Walkouts at U.S. Colleges Demand End to Aid for Israel, Include Support for Terror

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Walkouts at U.S. Colleges Demand End to Aid for Israel, Include Support for Terror
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, students at more than 100 U.S. college campuses staged walkouts demanding an end to U.S. aid to Israel and that their institutions divest from weapons companies allegedly involved with Israel. The walkouts, prompted by Israel’s military response to Hamas’s October 7 massacre, were organized primarily by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters and several other student groups. Some events included language that both explicitly and implicitly…
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Who are the Primary Groups Behind the U.S. Anti-Israel Rallies?

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Who are the Primary Groups behind the U.S. Anti-Israel Rallies?
On October 8, 2023, the day after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and killed 1,400 Israelis, and kidnapped at least 203 people (including Americans), most of whom were civilians, many anti-Israel activists flocked to rallies across the United States at which speakers and attendees openly celebrated the brutal attacks.   Since then, activists at anti-Israel rallies have continued to justify and celebrate Hamas’s slaughter of Israelis. Activists have stated that all Israelis are…
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ADL Debunk: Myths and False Narratives About the Israel-Hamas War

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ADL Debunk: Myths and False Narratives About the Israel-Hamas War
In the wake of Hamas’s deadly invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, a slew of misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories about the ongoing conflict are percolating on social media.   The following is a list of false or misleading narratives and the truth of each case.   UPDATED December 13, 2023   FALSE NARRATIVE: Photo of deceased infant in Palestine is a “doll”    On December 1, 2023, photos and videos of a…
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White Supremacist Leaders Applaud Hamas and Violence Against Israelis

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White Supremacist Leaders Applaud Hamas and Violence Against Israelis
White supremacist leaders are openly celebrating Hamas’s attack on Israel, cheering explicit depictions of violence against Israelis and promoting expanded violence against Jews worldwide.  During his Sunday night livestream, Goyim Defense League (GDL) leader Jon Minadeo effused as he played clip after clip of violent kidnappings, assaults and murders perpetrated by Hamas terrorists in Israel.   As the gore played out onscreen, Minadeo laughed, danced, snacked and…
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