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April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM

Shapiro fire should be investigated by DA as possible antisemitic hate crime: Schumer

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants the arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence to be investigated as a possible antisemitic hate crime.
April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A view of the damage inside the Governor's Residence on the day Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the residence, in Harrisburg, Pa., April 13, 2025.
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Alleged arsonist targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestine, search warrant says

The arsonist who allegedly tried to kill Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decided to firebomb his residence because of "what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
VIDEO: Alleged arsonist targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestine, search warrant says
April 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Jewish groups speak out against Trump's targeting of students in name of antisemitism

Amy Spitalnick, a Tufts alumna and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, voiced concern about the Trump administration’s targeting of students in the name of antisemitism.
April 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
VIDEO: Jewish groups speak out against Trump's targeting of students in name of antisemitism
April 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM

Suspect faces attempted murder, terrorism charges in the firebombing of PA Gov's home

A mechanic is facing attempted murder and terrorism charges after allegedly firebombing the state residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro while he and his family were asleep.
April 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: Suspect faces attempted murder, terrorism charges in the firebombing of PA Gov's home
April 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Suspect in Pennsylvania arson attack arraigned on state charges

Cody Balmer was arrested in connection with a fire early Sunday at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence.
April 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: Suspect in Pennsylvania arson attack arraigned on state charges
April 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Suspect arrested after alleged arson at Pennsylvania governor’s house

Authorities charged Cody Balmer, 38, with aggravated arson, attempted murder and terrorism after a fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence in the early hours of Sunday morning.
April 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
VIDEO: Suspect arrested after alleged arson at Pennsylvania governor’s house
April 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Trump administration reviewing alleged antisemitism at Harvard University

The Department of Education and other agencies are reviewing Harvard University for fostering antisemitism on its campus, Secretary Linda McMahon said Monday.
April 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A person runs past Elliot House at Harvard University, March 17, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass.
3 months ago

Man arrested for making violent antisemitic threats online: Police

A Massachusetts man has been arrested after police said he made violent antisemitic posts online.
3 months ago
Money and firearms confiscated during an arrest in Beverly, MA, are seen displayed, Jan. 7, 2025, in this image shared by the Beverly Police Department.
4 months ago

College student allegedly plotted 'mass casualty attack' targeting Jews

Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, 18, a student at George Mason University, was arrested in connection with an alleged plot targeting Jews, court records show.
4 months ago
The booking photo for Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan.
5 months ago

4 university students arrested over antisemitic 'Wanted' posters

Four University of Rochester students were arrested and another is under investigation in connection with the antisemitic "Wanted" posters found on campus.
5 months ago
Four University of Rochester students were arrested and another is under investigation in connection with the antisemitic "Wanted" posters found on campus.
5 months ago

Concerns over recent rise of antisemitic attacks

Nazi protesters rallied outside a Michigan theater during “The Diary of Anne Frank” and two Jewish students were attacked at DePaul, marking the latest high-profile antisemitic incidents in the U.S.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Concerns over recent rise of antisemitic attacks
5 months ago

University president calls out antisemitism after 'Wanted' posters appear on campus

Posters depicting members of the University of Rochester community as “Wanted” that appeared on campus have prompted condemnation from university officials.
5 months ago
In this Sept. 14, 2021, file photo, students walk on campus at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
5 months ago

Nazi demonstrators gather outside 'Diary of Anne Frank' play

A group of masked demonstrators were seen waving Nazi flags outside a production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" in Howell, Michigan, on Saturday.
5 months ago
This still from a video shows a Nazi rally outside a performance of "The Diary of Anne Frank" at an American Legion in Howells, Mich, Nov. 9, 2024.
5 months ago

Nazis gather outside 'Diary of Anne Frank' play

A group of masked demonstrators waved Nazi flags outside a production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" in Howell, Michigan on Saturday.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Nazis gather outside 'Diary of Anne Frank' play
5 months ago

Israeli soccer fans attacked on eve of Kristallnacht anniversary

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the violence aimed at Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands where at least 60 people were arrested and several others hospitalized.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Israeli soccer fans attacked on eve of Kristallnacht anniversary
5 months ago

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Masked attackers allegedly punched the students, according to the university.
5 months ago
2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials
5 months ago

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Two Jewish students showing support for Israel were attacked by "masked attackers" on the Lincoln Park campus at DePaul University in Chicago, the university said.
5 months ago
6 months ago

Colleges failed to address antisemitism, House GOP report finds

It says universities have failed to adequately discipline antisemitic conduct.
6 months ago
Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik prepares to testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee during a hearing on Columbia University's response to antisemitism on Capitol Hill, April 17, 2024.
6 months ago

Rabbi talks about fighting antisemitism in the US

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and his congregants were held hostage at gunpoint in January 2022 during an attack at their Texas synagogue.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Rabbi talks about fighting antisemitism in the US
7 months ago

Man arrested for ISIS-inspired plot to 'slaughter' Jews in NYC: Prosecutors

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Canada for an ISIS-inspired plot to "slaughter" Jewish people.
7 months ago
A seal for the Department of Justice is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference at the Department of Justice Building, March 21, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
7 months ago

Man charged with plotting attack on NYC Jewish center: DOJ

A Pakistani national in Canada was charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly plotting to attack Jewish people, federal prosecutors said Friday.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Man charged with plotting attack on NYC Jewish center: DOJ
8 months ago

Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules

Harvard University "failed its Jewish students" and must face a lawsuit over antisemitism on campus following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel, Judge Richard Stearns ruled.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules
9 months ago

Jurors reach partial verdict in Detroit synagogue leader murder case

Jurors returned a partial a verdict Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing Samantha Woll, a Detroit synagogue leader.
9 months ago
A mistrial was declared on two counts in the trial of Michael Jackson-Bolanos for the murder of Samantha Woll in the courtroom of Judge Margaret Van Houten on July 18, 2024 at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit.
9 months ago

Neo-Nazi planned poisoned candy attack on Jewish children, federal prosecutors say

A Georgian man has been indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York, and encouraging others to commit violent acts.
9 months ago
A police unit arrives to the scene of an incident.
10 months ago

Police release photo of suspect wanted in connection with 'antisemetic' subway chant

New York City police released a new wanted poster as they continue to look for the man who yelled for Zionists riding on a subway train to identify themselves.
10 months ago
NYPD have released a wanted poster for an individual suspected of attempted coercion.
10 months ago

Protesters denounced by NYC Mayor Adams after 'antisemitic' subway threat, vandalism

NYPD detectives are now working to identify the call-and-response leader, who is expected to be charged with attempted coercion, police sources told ABC News.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Protesters denounced by NYC Mayor Adams after 'antisemitic' subway threat, vandalism
10 months ago

NYC leaders call out ‘unacceptable antisemitism’ after recent events

In one incident, masked protesters took over a New York City subway car and demanded riders to identify themselves if they are Zionists.
10 months ago
VIDEO: NYC leaders call out ‘unacceptable antisemitism’ after recent events
1 year ago

House Education Committee holds hearing on antisemitism on college campuses

University leaders from Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA will testify as the committee’s main witnesses.
1 year ago
VIDEO: House Education Committee holds hearing on antisemitism on college campuses
1 year ago

Demonstrator to stand trial in death of Jewish man at Israel-Hamas war protest

A Ventura County judge ruled that a pro-Palestinian demonstrator will stand trial in the death of a Jewish man at a protest last fall.
1 year ago
A person places flowers at a makeshift memorial at the site of an altercation between 69-year-old Paul Kessler, who was Jewish, and pro-Palestinian protester on Nov. 7, 2023, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
1 year ago

Combating antisemitism in schools

New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks appeared on Capitol Hill this week to testify about antisemitism in K-12 schools. He discusses the congressional hearing.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Combating antisemitism in schools
1 year ago

Biden denounces 'ferocious surge' in antisemitism during Holocaust remembrance speech

President Joe Biden delivered a major speech denouncing antisemitism on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol.
1 year ago
President Joe Biden addresses rising levels of antisemitism, during a speech at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Days of Remembrance ceremony, at the U.S. Capitol building, May 7, 2024, in Washington.
1 year ago

President Biden: 'We've seen a furious surge of antisemitism in the US'

President Joe Biden spoke at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance.
1 year ago
VIDEO: President Biden: 'We've seen a furious surge of antisemitism in the US'
1 year ago

House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest

The House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday amid unrest on college campuses.
1 year ago
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference at the Capitol Hill Club, April 30, 2024, in Washington.
1 year ago

House to vote on antisemitism bill amid unrest on college campuses

The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling to add a more specific definition of antisemitism than what exists in the Civil Rights Act.
1 year ago
VIDEO: House to vote on antisemitism awareness act amid unrest on college campuses
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Universities move classes online as protests escalate
1 year ago

NYC mayor says he's 'horrified' by antisemitism at Columbia University protests

Sunday saw the fifth consecutive day of protests at Columbia University, where over 100 people have been arrested.
1 year ago
New York City Mayor Eric Adams at the 24th Annual Operation 7 Save-A-Life Breakfast, March 22, 2022. (ABC/Heidi Gutman)
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Passover warning from New York authorities to Jewish community
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
President of Columbia University Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testifies before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on "Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University's Response to Antisemitism" in Washington, Apr. 17, 2024.
1 year ago

Antisemitism rising as US also grapples with threats from 'lone' radicals: Officials

A rise in antisemitism since Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel is part of "preexisting increase ... around the world," Alejandro Mayorkas said
1 year ago
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks at a news conference, May 10, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
1 year ago

Former ride-share driver arrested over 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.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Students tell House committee campus antisemitism causing 'climate of hatred,' 'fear'

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.
1 year ago
Students hold a rally in support of Israel and demand greater protection from antisemitism on campus at Columbia University, February 14, 2024, in New York City.
1 year ago

UC Santa Barbara student body president allegedly targeted with 'antisemitic' signs

Reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia have flooded universities across the U.S. amid rising tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
1 year ago
 Palestine and Israel flag is seen in an undated stock photo.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Airman dies after setting himself ablaze in front of embassy: Police
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Harvard University is seen in Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 12, 2023.
1 year ago

Harvard subpoenaed for response to antisemitism probe

House Republican committee subpoenaed Harvard University for obstructing its antisemitism investigation.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Harvard subpoenaed for response to antisemitism probe
1 year ago

Students allege Islamophobia, anti-Arab sentiment at Harvard, prompting investigation

The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into Harvard University for discrimination after Arab and Muslim students filed a civil rights complaint.
1 year ago
In this Jan. 2, 2024, file photo, the entrance to Harvard Yard is shown in Cambridge, Mass.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Dion Marsh in a police handout photo.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
While Harvard Yard is closed and open only to those with Harvard IDs, pro-Palestine students march and protest around the campus, Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 19, 2023.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Dr. Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building, Dec. 5, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
1 year ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation

Embattled Harvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned, she announced on Tuesday.
1 year ago
Dr. Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building, Dec. 5, 2023, in Washington.