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Daughter of Bondi Hero Faces Wave of Online Antisemitism

Sheina Gutnick, daughter of Bondi Beach hero Reuven Morrison HY”D, has endured a torrent of antisemitic online abuse after stepping into public advocacy and testifying before Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The harassment ranges from death threats to Holocaust comparisons, highlighting how social media amplifies hate. Gutnick says there are no real checks on online hostility and continues her late father’s legacy by fighting antisemitism through CAM Australia.

via COLlive|

#antisemitism #bondi-beach #online-abuse

politics1 day ago•4 min saved

Controversy over Galindo comments roils Texas-35 Democratic runoff

The TX-35 Democratic runoff between Maureen Galindo and Johnny Garcia is overshadowed by Galindo’s remarks about Israel and Zionism, condemned as antisemitic by national and local Democrats, while campaigns note continued voting and support dynamics ahead of the May 26 election.

via Texas Public Radio | TPR|

#antisemitism #democratic-runoff #galindo

politics1 day ago•40 min saved

Face the Nation: Iran Talks, Weaponization Fund Debate, and Ebola Alarm

A Memorial Day edition of Face the Nation covers a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal with talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and unfrozen assets alongside ongoing nuclear negotiations; Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizes the approach and pushes guardrails on a roughly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as Republicans push back. The show also features Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler discussing war powers and bipartisan efforts to address antisemitism, plus Kevin Hassett defending the economy amid high gas prices and war-related uncertainty. Dr. Deborah Birx details the Congo Ebola outbreak, travel restrictions, and preparedness, and the program closes with a Memorial Day interview with Medal of Honor recipients Will Swenson and Matt Williams reflecting on service and optimism for America.

via CBS News|

#antisemitism #ebola-outbreak #economic-policy

world-events3 days ago•14 min saved

Defending Israel in a Kafkaesque Media Siege

Benjamin Kerstein argues that defending Israel amid widespread demonization is emotionally draining and often entangled in a Kafkaesque media climate. He contends Israel is not flawless, but many criticisms are inflated, distorted, or aimed at demonizing the state rather than fairly assessing policy, framing the discourse as a perpetual trial of its supporters.

via The Dispatch|

#anti-zionism #antisemitism #hamas

politics4 days ago•6 min saved

Texas Democrat's Zionist remark sparks cross‑party uproar

Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo drew swift backlash after proposing to imprison “American Zionists” and turn an ICE detention center into a “castration processing center” for Zionists; she later said she didn’t advocate for Jews, but Democratic leaders condemned the remarks and accused Republicans of backing her through the Lead Left PAC, complicating a runoff in a district redrawn to favor Republicans.

via The Washington Post|

#antisemitism #immigration #lead-left-pac

politics5 days ago•182 min saved

Talarico backs Garcia in Texas runoff to block antisemitism-tainted rival

Texas Democrats' Senate nominee James Talarico endorsed Johnny Garcia in the 35th Congressional District runoff to derail rival Maureen Galindo after antisemitic remarks drew bipartisan condemnation, with Democrats warning her rhetoric could jeopardize the party's chances in the newly redrawn district.

via CNN|

#antisemitism #james-talarico #johnny-garcia

politics5 days ago•4 min saved

Texas Dem Candidate Faces Backlash Over Zionist Remarks and Antisemitism Claims

Texas Democratic congressional hopeful Maureen Galindo faced wide condemnation after social media posts in which she vowed to turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a “prison for American Zionists” and stated anti‑Zionist positions, prompting antisemitism accusations from both parties. Galindo denies antisemitism, saying she opposes “Zionist Jews.” The controversy has drawn scrutiny over potential conservative funding via Lead Left PAC and elicited reactions from Democratic leaders and GOP rivals as the TX‑35 primary proceeds.

via CBS News|

#antisemitism #lead-left-pac #maureen-galindo

politics5 days ago•13 min saved

Texas Dems aim to block candidate amid antisemitism allegations

Texas Democrats are pushing to block a candidate who has been accused of antisemitic views, as the race draws scrutiny and attention to the issue during campaign events in Texas.

via AP News|

#antisemitism #campaign #democrats

politics5 days ago•8 min saved

Massie’s Tel Aviv jab spotlights Israel as a midterm flashpoint

Massie’s concession line about having to “find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv” underscored how Israel policy and the flood of pro‑Israel money have become a defining, polarized midterm issue, with donors and advocacy groups weighing in across states and races. The piece details broader tensions over Israel in both parties, debates about antisemitism, and surveys showing younger voters questioning broad Israel aid, as AIPAC‑aligned groups pour money into campaigns and candidates navigate a battlefield where opposition to Israel and concerns about Jewish influence shape messaging.

via The New York Times|

#aipac #antisemitism #israel

politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Democrats Move to Contain a Controversial Texas Candidate in TX-35

Democrats are scrambling to contain Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th district after inflammatory antisemitic remarks, as a GOP-aligned PAC spends heavily to boost her and the DCCC and party leaders weigh how to block or diminish her candidacy in the runoff against Johnny Garcia.

via Axios|

#antisemitism #democrats #maureen-galindo

politics6 days ago•2 min saved

Dem Leaders condemn Texas candidate's antisemitic rhetoric

Top House Democrats condemned Texas Democratic runoff candidate Maureen Galindo after she posted antisemitic remarks about Zionists and pledged to turn an ICE detention center into a “prison for American Zionists.” They called the rhetoric disqualifying and pointed to outside money from the newly formed Lead Left PAC boosting her campaign, with funding sources unclear. Galindo led the March primary in Texas’ 35th District and is in a runoff against Johnny Garcia; the winner will face the Republican runoff winner between Carlos De La Cruz and John Lujan.

via NBC News|

#antisemitism #democrats #lead-left-pac

politics7 days ago•11 min saved

Senate antisemitism bill aims to reshape campus, online policy

Senators James Lankford and Jacky Rosen unveiled a broad bipartisan antisemitism bill to combat discrimination on campuses and online, create a DOE antisemitism coordinator, boost nonprofit security grants to $1 billion plus a places-of-worship grant, and require platform moderation disclosures, with a House companion on the horizon; the live updates also cover DOJ questions over a Jan. 6 payouts fund, GOP moves on an immigration-enforcement bill, and ongoing Trump-related party dynamics in Massie’s Kentucky race.

via Politico|

#antisemitism #bipartisan #education-policy

crime-and-courts8 days ago•5 min saved

Undercover sting foils Iran-linked terror plot targeting U.S. Jewish sites

Federal authorities arrested Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national tied to Iran’s IRGC-QF and Kata’ib Hizballah, for allegedly plotting attacks on Jewish institutions in New York, Los Angeles and Scottsdale. An undercover sting disrupted the plan to target a Manhattan synagogue, and Al-Saadi discussed using an explosive or arson. He faces multiple terrorism-related charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations and conspiracy to bomb a place of public use; he is jailed in Brooklyn pending further proceedings.

via Los Angeles Times|

#antisemitism #crime-and-courts #irgc-qf

world10 days ago•4 min saved

Iraqi militia commander charged in US over plots targeting Jewish sites worldwide

A 32-year-old Iraqi militia commander linked to Kataib Hizballah and Iran's IRGC was arrested and charged by U.S. prosecutors with plotting more than a dozen terrorist attacks against Jewish targets and U.S./Israeli interests across Europe and North America, including synagogues in New York and Los Angeles; he allegedly directed plots, sought to hire operatives, and was extradited from Turkey after capture, while his defense calls the case political persecution.

via BBC|

#antisemitism #iraq #irgc

world10 days ago•5 min saved

Iraq-born operative arrested in US over alleged IRGC-linked global terror plots

US authorities charged Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi with six terrorism-related counts for allegedly coordinating or aiding nearly 20 attacks across the US and Europe on behalf of Iran’s IRGC and Kata’ib Hezbollah, including a firebombing at a bank in Amsterdam and planned attacks against Jewish sites in New York and London; prosecutors say he worked with senior IRGC figures and posted propaganda before his Manhattan court appearance.

via The Guardian|

#antisemitism #iran #irgc