Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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Antisemitic incidents in Britain rose 21% in first half of 2026, remaining near record levels

Britain’s antisemitism watchdog says it received reports of nearly 2,000 incidents in the first half of 2026 — the second-most its recorded ever for the time period, following only the first half of 2024. The new figures released Wednesday by the Community Security Trust represent a 21% increase in reported incidents over the same time period […]

British Conservatives face backlash for nominating a former neo-Nazi for local office

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party has defended its decision to endorse a former neo-Nazi activist as a candidate in next year’s local elections despite his imprisonment for crimes including racially aggravated harassment of Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger.  Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the candidate, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, had demonstrated rehabilitation through his work […]

Archaeologists uncover treasures of Vilnius’ Great Synagogue as Lithuanian Jews dispute its future

Online influencers spread theory that Israel orchestrated Moroccan migrant surge to Spanish enclave

Police face penalty for claiming Toronto Muslims reverted to Islam after Oct. 7

Arson suspected in Montreal kosher eatery fire

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