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The Anti-Defamation League condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for hosting Mahmoud Khalil, described as anti-Israel and supportive of Hamas, at Gracie Mansion, saying public office must not be used to legitimize hate.
Longtime sponsors ADL, UJA-Federation of NY and the New York Board of Rabbis will not sponsor this year's NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast; the ADL says it wasn’t invited, while progressive groups Jew for Racial and Economic Justice and New York Jewish Agenda are co-sponsoring, signaling a shift in NYC Jewish politics as Zohran Mamdani hosts the event.
The Anti-Defamation League has launched an unprecedented initiative to monitor the policies and actions of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, citing concerns over his statements about Israel and potential impact on Jewish community safety, including setting up a tip line for antisemitic incidents.
The ADL and other organizations express concern over Mayor-Elect Mamdani's record and call for accountability to ensure the safety and respect of the Jewish community in New York City, including establishing a dedicated antisemitism tipline and emphasizing the need for inclusive governance.
The FBI has ended its partnership with the Anti-Defamation League, reflecting a shift under the Trump administration away from targeting right-wing extremism towards focusing on left-wing violence, a move criticized by scholars as politically motivated and potentially harmful in combating extremism.
The Anti-Defamation League removed over a thousand pages of extremism research from its website following a backlash from right-wing influencers and Elon Musk, who criticized the organization's glossary of extremism for including groups and ideologies linked to hate and conspiracy theories. The ADL stated the removal was to explore new strategies and update outdated or misused entries, amid ongoing criticism and Musk's public attacks on the organization.
Desmond Holly, a 16-year-old who shot at Evergreen High School, was deeply influenced by online extremist content, white supremacist symbolism, and previous mass shooters, with his online activity revealing a pattern of radicalization and fascination with violence, which aligns with recent findings by the ADL on similar cases.
The Anti-Defamation League and other Jewish organizations criticized President Trump for using the term 'Shylock' at a rally, viewing it as an antisemitic trope linked to stereotypes of greed. Trump claimed he was unaware of its offensive connotations. The term originates from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' where it is associated with a stereotypical Jewish moneylender.
The Anti-Defamation League's 30th annual 'In Concert Against Hate' at the Kennedy Center featured performances by stars like Sia and Eden Golan, with Ben Stiller emceeing. The event highlighted the rise in antisemitism, with honorees including music executive Scooter Braun and Holocaust survivor Rosette Goldstein. Attendees included celebrities, philanthropists, and political figures, all advocating for unity and condemning hate.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has accused Valve of allowing extremist and hateful content to proliferate on its digital platform, Steam. An analysis by the ADL's Center on Extremism found millions of examples of such content among user profiles, avatars, and comments. The report highlights Valve's permissive content policy as a contributing factor and calls for the company to implement and enforce stricter policies against extremism and hate speech.
A report by the Anti-Defamation League graded 85 top US universities on their efforts to combat antisemitism, with only Brandeis University and Elon University receiving an "A" grade. Thirteen elite schools, including Harvard and Princeton, were given an "F". The report documented 746 alleged antisemitic incidents at these campuses, with reports skyrocketing amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The ADL praised Brandeis for revoking recognition of its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter, while also commending Elon University for promoting informed dialogue. Several Ivy League institutions, including Columbia and Cornell, received disappointing grades, with disturbing incidents of antisemitism reported on their campuses. The ADL called for serious changes in school leadership to support Jewish communities and address the historic levels of antisemitic incidents on campus.
The Anti-Defamation League has given failing grades to Harvard and 12 other universities for their policies to protect Jewish students from antisemitism on campus, with only two schools receiving an "A" grade. Reports of antisemitism on college campuses in the US have surged following Hamas' terror attack on Israel, prompting an unprecedented number of Title VI investigations by the Education Department. The ADL also praised Brandeis and Elon University for their efforts to combat antisemitism and encouraged dialogue, while emphasizing the need for all campuses to ensure the safety and support of Jewish students.
A survey by the Anti-Defamation League’s Center for Antisemitism Research reveals that 42% of Americans have friends or family who either dislike Jews or support Hamas, with 27% considering it acceptable for a close family member to support the terror group. The study also found that 24% of Americans hold antisemitic beliefs, up from 20% in 2022, and that Millennials and Generation Z agree with more anti-Jewish tropes than older generations. Despite the rise in antisemitism, support for an independent Jewish state remains high, with 88.8% believing Jews have the right to an independent country.
The Anti-Defamation League has reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, with 3,283 incidents recorded between October 7 and January 7, marking a 361% increase compared to the previous year. The organization expressed concern over the unprecedented threat level faced by the American Jewish community, with incidents including verbal harassment, rallies with antisemitic rhetoric, vandalism, physical assaults, and fake bomb threats targeting Jewish facilities. The spike in antisemitic incidents is attributed to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with more incidents reported in the last three months than in any year in the last decade, except for 2022.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has been leading the charge against Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters in the United States, equating anti-Zionism and criticism of Israel with antisemitism. The ADL has called for law enforcement to surveil and investigate student activists, and even labeled Jewish Voice for Peace as a "hate group." By weaponizing antisemitism, the ADL aims to silence critics of Israel and maintain the status quo. This McCarthyite climate of fear and repression is reminiscent of the ADL's history of working with law enforcement to criminalize Black and brown communities. The ADL's actions undermine free speech and civil rights, while supporting right-wing extremism and institutionalizing white supremacy.