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April 24, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Universities move classes online as protests escalate
NYU ramped up security after clashes with police and Cal Poly Humboldt closed the campus after protests turned violent as demonstrations about the Israel-Hamas war continue across the country.
April 24, 2024 at 2:28 PM
April 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he's 'horrified and disgusted' by antisemitism at Columbia University protests
Sunday saw the fifth consecutive day of protests at Columbia University, where over 100 people have been arrested.
April 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM
April 22, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Passover warning from New York authorities to Jewish community
Officials say the holiday, which begins Monday, may serve as a catalyst for extremist groups and individuals to commit acts of violence against Jewish faith-based communities.
April 22, 2024 at 1:10 AM
April 17, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Congressional committee grills Columbia University president on campus antisemitism
Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified Wednesday before a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on the New York City campus.
April 17, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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Antisemitism on the rise as US grapples with threats from radicalized 'lone actors,' officials say
A rise in antisemitism since Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel is part of "preexisting increase ... around the world," Alejandro Mayorkas said
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Former ride-share driver arrested after launching alleged antisemitic attack on passenger
A former ride-share driver has been arrested after launching an attack on a passenger because he perceived the individual to be Jewish or Israeli.
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'We are living in a climate of hatred and fear': Students discuss rooting out antisemitism on campus
College students opened up to U.S. lawmakers on Thursday, telling them they are in fear over the rise in antisemitism on campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
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UC Santa Barbara student body president allegedly targeted with 'antisemitic' signs on campus
Reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia have flooded universities across the U.S. amid rising tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
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Airman dies after setting himself ablaze in front of embassy: Police
Investigators are working to determine why the active-duty airman set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy.
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Harvard officials denounce 'antisemitic' photo shared by student groups
Harvard University is under scrutiny once again, after a collective of student groups posted an antisemitic cartoon on social media.
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Harvard subpoenaed for response to antisemitism probe
House Republican committee subpoenaed Harvard University for obstructing its antisemitism investigation.
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DOE launches investigation into Harvard following Islamophobia, anti-Arab complaint
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into Harvard University for discrimination after Arab and Muslim students filed a civil rights complaint.
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New Jersey man pleads guilty to hate crimes after antisemitic attack spree
On Thursday, Dion Marsh admitted to violent attacks against five members of the Orthodox Jewish community in New Jersey in 2022.
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Dov Forman on the importance of fighting Holocaust denialism and antisemitism online
The bestselling author of “Lily’s Promise” discusses meeting with the second gentleman on antisemitism and the message his great-grandmother, who survived the Holocaust, has for younger generations.
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Jewish students sue Harvard, alleging lack of action against antisemitism on campus
A group of Jewish students at Harvard University have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the school fosters antisemitism.
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Former Harvard president Claudine Gay speaks out in op-ed
Harvard's former president is speaking out following her resignation from her role in an op-ed.
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Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation amid plagiarism accusations, congressional testimony
Embattled Harvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned, she announced on Tuesday.
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Law enforcement monitors threats to Jews and Muslims in US
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco speaks about the increase in threats of violence against Jews and Muslims here in the United States during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Lincoln Memorial temporarily closed after being vandalized
Cleaning could take several days, officials say.
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Nationwide swatting spree targeting Jewish institutions appears coordinated, coming from outside US: FBI
Nationwide swatting spree targetting nearly 200 Jewish institutions appears coordinated, coming from outside the U.S., says FBI spokesperson.
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Hate crime investigation underway after large menorah destroyed, thrown in lake in Oakland, California
Police have opened a hate crime investigation after a 9-foot-tall menorah was destroyed and thrown into a lake in Oakland, California.
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Discord tips off FBI to 13-year-old's synagogue mass shooting plot
The online platform Discord tipped off the FBI that a teenager in one of its online spaces had discussed shooting up a Jewish temple in Ohio.
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Los Angeles area plagued by antisemitic attacks in 'tsunami' of hate: Advocates
Antisemitic hate incidents have plagued Los Angeles County since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
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Suspect charged in alleged hate crime attack against 75-year-old Jewish man
A California man faces hate crime charges for allegedly assaulting a Jewish man walking to his synagogue during an attempted robbery, prosecutors said.
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Harvard president gets to keep her job amid congressional hearing backlash: Board
Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay cleared a hurdle to keep her job after the Harvard Corporation board voted to support her.
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Growing push to remove Ivy League leaders following Capitol Hill testimony
Dozens of House reps have asked colleges to review and update policies protecting students from hate speech. Plus, the University of Penn. president resigns following her Capitol Hill testimony.
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Suspect arrested after alleged antisemitic hate crime in Beverly Hills
Jarris Jay Silagi, 44, allegedly hurled antisemitic remarks and struck the elderly man on his head Saturday morning, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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US Department of Education investigates 6 more schools for discrimination amid tensions over Israel-Hamas war
Six more schools are under investigation for discrimination, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Celebrating Hanukkah amid spike in antisemitism
Jewish Americans are celebrating the holiday as reports show an increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas in Israel.
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UPenn president steps down as pressure grows after House testimony on antisemitism
Pressure is mounting on Harvard and MIT after the resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill.
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Mounting pressure on campus for Ivy League presidents
The Presidents of Harvard and MIT are facing growing pressure to resign for dodging questions about antisemitism during their testimonies before Congress.
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Gunman shoots outside synagogue as Hanukah begins
The alleged gunman is under arrest, and responding officers said the gunman said “Free Palestine.”
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ACLU defends free speech in furor over university presidents' handling of antisemitic rhetoric on campus
The First Amendment "protects speech no matter how offensive," the ACLU said.
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Uproar over university presidents' remarks on antisemitism underscores tensions on campuses
Students at MIT reacted to testimony given by university presidents over antisemitism on college campuses.
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Congress launches investigation into antisemitism at elite universities
The House Education Committee has launched “a formal investigation into the learning environments at Harvard, UPenn and MIT and their policies and disciplinary procedures.”
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Fallout over antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses
ABC News' Selina Wang reports on concerns over antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses and the university leaders under fire for their comments while testifying on Capitol Hill.
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Penn's president apologizes for response on how to handle calls for 'genocide of Jews'
The University of Pennsylvania's president is the facing backlash and apologizing for her response to questions about those calling for the "genocide of Jews."
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University presidents under pressure after antisemitism testimony on Capitol Hill
University of Pennsylvania President Lizz Magill walked back comments she made during a contentious House hearing about antisemitism on college campuses, along with Harvard and MIT presidents.
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'Concerned and afraid': Jews celebrate Hanukkah amid rise in hate
Hanukkah has taken on a new meaning this year for many in the Jewish community after Israel was attacked by terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7.
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Presidents of universities grilled on efforts to counter antisemitism on campus
The presidents of several universities testified before the GOP-led House Education Committee to answer to criticism they’re not doing enough to counter antisemitism.
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Top university presidents testify before Congress on antisemitism on campus
The presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania and MIT were accused by lawmakers of not doing enough to crack down on antisemitism on their campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
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College campuses increase security nationwide
As threats of Islamophobia and antisemitism surge, college campuses across the country are focusing more on security, and a UPenn senior shares his campus experience with ABC News Live Reports.
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New York City man indicted in Times Square antisemitic attack: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old New York City man has been indicted on hate crime charges stemming from an October antisemitic attack on a 23-year-old Israeli tourist in Times Square.
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Students, university presidents tell Congress about antisemitism on campus
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on the Hill where students and university presidents talks about antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
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University officials testify at House hearing on antisemitism
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien recaps the presidents of Harvard, American, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania testifying on Capitol Hill about antisemitism on college campuses.
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Harvard, NYC schools added to DOE probe on antisemitism, Islamophobia
Harvard University and the New York City Department of Education are now being investigated for complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobic discrimination on campus.
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Ivy League presidents attend hearing on antisemitism
Presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania will appear before the House Education Committee after backlash over responses to antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Threat of antisemitism in schools rises
The Anti-Defamation League estimates there have been 130 antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools since Oct. 7, as organizations work to make Jewish students feel safer.
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Education Department opens investigations into 7 schools over antisemitism, Islamophobia complaints
The Department of Education is moving forward with several investigations into U.S. colleges and schools where students have reported antisemitism or Islamophobia.
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Elon Musk apologizes for antisemitic tweet but crudely attacks advertisers
The remarks follow a weekslong advertising exodus from X, formerly known as Twitter.
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