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NYC Mayor Mamdani’s ‘monsters’ remark on pro-Israel lobby sparks antisemitism row | World News

NYC Mayor Mamdani’s ‘monsters’ remark on pro-Israel lobby sparks antisemitism row | World News

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticised a pro-Israeli group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and compared it to “monsters” who “move millions in dark money”. The remarks, which the NYC Mayor defended on Monday, drew widespread condemnation from Jewish leaders and advocacy groups, who alleged that Mamdani was repeating anti-Jewish statements that have been getting reiterated by antisemites for centuries, Politico reported. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls AIPAC a “monster” that “moves dark money.” No mention of Russia or the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. I guess they aren’t as “bad” as AIPAC is to Mamdani. Insane. pic.twitter.com/nJ0YbhubQa — Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) June 19, 2026 Critique of regional status quo During an address at City Hall on Monday, Mamdani said, “When I am speaking about AIPAC, I’m speaking about an organisation that has been supportive of the status quo, that has fought any attempt to actually deliver safety to people, not just in Palestine, but frankly, through much of the region, and it is a status quo for immorality.” “Monsters.” “Dark money.” …

Kanye West raises concerns with his latest bizarre post on X: ‘I am done with…’

Kanye West raises concerns with his latest bizarre post on X: ‘I am done with…’

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Kanye West is making headlines with his recent post on X, and fans are raising concerns about what is going on with him. Kanye West The American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been making headlines with his controversial tweets, his wife Bianace Censori or his song. Now, Kanye is once again raising eyebrows among the fans with a new post on X. Twitter On Thursday, the rapper released a series of posts on X about a fierce antisemite, asserted that he will stop detesting Jews, adding that he is “done” with antisemitism. This left the fans thinking about what is going on with him. Kanye wrote In one of the Tweets, Kanye wrote, “I am done with antisemitism” and “God calls for peace”. The singer has recently sparked outrage about his remarks about Hitler and his t-shirts with a hate symbol, the Swastika. Sought forgiveness The rapper emphasised his desire for peace and humbly sought forgiveness. In another West wrote, “I am done with antisemitism. I love all people. God forgive me …

Donald Trump dismisses Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff, Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council

Donald Trump dismisses Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff, Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council

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Apr 30, 2025 02:17 AM IST Donald Trump dismissed Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris’ husband who led anti-semitism efforts under the Biden administration. President Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris. US President Donald Trump dismissed several Biden administration appointees to the US Holocaust Memorial Council, a move criticised by Doug Emhoff, who was also removed.(AFP) Also Read: Donald Trump says tariff talks with India going great, expects a trade deal soon Emhoff, who is Jewish and who led the Biden administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism, criticized Trump’s action, saying, “Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized.” Also Read: Donald Trump on third term in office: ‘Not something I’m looking to do’ He added, “To turn one of the worst atrocities in history into a wedge issue is dangerous — and it dishonors the memory of six million Jews murdered by Nazis that this museum was created to preserve.” …

Harvard Cracks Down on Pro-Palestine Group After Funding Threat

Harvard Cracks Down on Pro-Palestine Group After Funding Threat

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(Bloomberg) — Harvard University took disciplinary action against a pro-Palestinian student group for violating campus rules a day after the Trump administration threatened to scrap as much as $9 billion in federal funding for the school over its handling of antisemitism.  The university placed the Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee on probation through June 30, saying it co-sponsored an April 1 rally with unrecognized student groups in which campus entrances were blocked and amplified sound was used. The disciplinary measure bars the organization, known as the PSC, from accessing campus resources.  “Our commitment to creating a campus environment where free expression thrives requires that members of our community adhere to Harvard’s policies and rules, including those relating to time, place, and manner restrictions,” a university spokesman said in an email.  Elite colleges have come under tremendous federal scrutiny for their handling of disruptive student protests following the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel and the Jewish state’s retaliatory response in Gaza. The Trump administration said earlier this week that it was reviewing $8.7 …

Comedian Dave Chappelle calls Israel-Hamas war a ‘genocide,’ urges Americans to fight antisemitism | World News

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — American comedian Dave Chappelle called the Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza a “genocide” Thursday to cheers during his performance in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, while urging Americans to fight antisemitism so Jews don’t feel like they need to be protected by Israel. Comedian Dave Chappelle calls Israel-Hamas war a ‘genocide,’ urges Americans to fight antisemitism Chappelle’s comments come as Abu Dhabi has maintained its diplomatic relations with Israel even as it has increasingly criticized its conduct in the seven-month war. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Meanwhile, while pro-Palestinian marches have swept across the wider Middle East since the war began, protests and speech remains tightly restricted in the Emirates, a federation of seven sheikdoms on the Arabian Peninsula. Even before coming on stage, the full crowd at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena cheered as DJ Trauma, who accompanied Chappelle on the trip, played the song “My Blood is Palestinian” by the …

Latest News, Live Updates Today April 22, 2024: Over 40 pro-Palestine protestors held at Yale University amid antisemitism row in US campuses

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Live Apr 22, 2024 11:56 PM IST Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow all the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from India and around the world right here. Track the real-time developments of major events for April 22, 2024. Latest news on April 22, 2024: At least 47 protesters were arrested and taken by police, a Yale university spokesperson told The Post. Get the latest news updates and breaking news stories from India and around the world right here. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.…Read More Follow all the updates here: Apr 22, 2024 11:56 PM IST World News Live Updates: Over 40 pro-Palestine protestors held at Yale University amid antisemitism row in US campuses Police on Monday swarmed Yale University’s Connecticut campus early Monday and arrested “scores” of students staging pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Read the full story here Source link

David Schwimmer, 200 others sign letter blasting film academy for ‘antisemitism’ | Hollywood

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In a historic moment, over 260 notable Jewish figures have signed a scathing letter blasting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for “antisemitism.” The signatories of the letter from the JITC Hollywood Bureau for Jewish Representation include famous A-listers like David Schwimmer, Mayim Bialik, Tiffany Haddish, Julianna Margulies, Michael Rapaport, Debra Messing, Ginnifer Goodwin and Marta Kauffman. Representational Image(AFP) JITC, founded by Allison Josephs, claims in the letter that the academy’s inclusion policy “erases Jewish peoplehood and perpetuates myths of Jewish whiteness, power, and that racism against Jews is not a major issue or that it’s a thing of the past.” It criticises the exclusion of Jews as an “underrepresented” group in the academy’s “diversity” efforts. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here In 2020, a set of standards was introduced to the Motion Picture Academy as a part of its diversity initiative to recognise women, LGBTQ people, an underrepresented racial or ethnic group, or those with cognitive or physical disabilities, as per the New …

Harvard College early applications drop 17% from last year

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Harvard College received 17% fewer applications for early admission from high school seniors this year, according to the school’s website. The drop comes after incidents of antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Applications were due Nov. 1, before university President Claudine Gay gave widely derided testimony on antisemitism and free speech at a congressional hearing Dec. 5. Harvard received 7,921 applications this year for non-binding early admissions, compared with 9,553 last year. By contrast, Ivy League rival Yale University received 7,856 early applications this year, a 1.4% increase and the second-highest number of early applicants in its history, the school reported. It’s the first early enrollment period since the Supreme Court’s decision in June to prohibit race-based admissions in higher education, which raised questions about the impact on diversity and enrollment in US colleges. Following the attack by Hamas, which is deemed a terrorist group by the US and European Union, Jewish students at Harvard reported incidents of harassment, and Harvard leaders came under fire from …

Amid resignation calls, Harvard’s Claudine Gay finds support from facul

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Amidst growing calls for Harvard University President Claudine Gay’s resignation, a faction of faculty members is vehemently supporting her, contending that she is unfairly targeted for poorly phrased comments on antisemitism. As the pressure intensifies, the crucial decision lies with the Harvard Corporation, set to convene on Monday. (FILES) Dr. Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on December 05, 2023. The president of Harvard publicly apologized in an interview published on December 8, 2023, for remarks she made during a congressional hearing about anti-Semitism on US campuses amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Claudine Gay, a professor who has led the prestigious US university since July 2023, was asked on December 5, 2023, whether calls for “genocide” against Jews would violate Harvard’s code of conduct, to which she did not respond with a direct affirmative. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)(AFP) Over 500 Harvard faculty members have rallied behind Dr. Gay, signing a petition urging resistance against political …

Arsenal Reveal ‘Anti-Semitism’ Incidents After Tottenham Hotspur Clash

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Arsenal’s 2-0 win, their first in the league at Tottenham since 2014, was marred by a fan attack.© AFP Arsenal have revealed an investigation has been launched into “disturbing” incidents of anti-Semitism following their north London derby win at Tottenham. The Premier League leaders said one incident took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the other at a public house in Islington, north London. “We have been made aware of two disturbing incidents over the weekend involving anti-Semitism which are now under investigation,” an Arsenal statement said on Wednesday. “There was an incident at the north London derby on Sunday involving Arsenal supporters in which one of our fans overheard grossly offensive anti-Semitic statements made by another Arsenal fan. “On the same afternoon, we were appalled to hear of an incident at The Cally pub in Islington, involving other anti-Semitic chants. “We recognise the impact this behaviour has on our many Jewish supporters and others and condemn the use of language of this nature, which has no place in our game or society.” Arsenal’s …