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“Jewish New Yorkers constitute a minority of New Yorkers across the five boroughs and yet constitute a majority of New Yorkers who face hate crimes in this city,” the New York City mayor said.
“These disturbing incidents further reinforce the importance of clear and transparent safe-access policies,” said Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.
Leo Terrell criticized city leaders and called for enforcement action after a protest outside Young Israel of Midwood led to arrests and renewed concern over antisemitic harassment in New York City.
“Any award to Francesca Albanese only shames those who bestow it,” tweeted Amb. Mike Waltz.
The 27-year-old gave police a falsified driver’s license when stopped while suspiciously patrolling Paris streets.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba said he was saddened by the death of ADL’s national director emeritus, calling him a leading voice against antisemitism, hate and extremism.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry says Jews, under 1% of Canada’s population, suffer about 70% of religious hate crimes in the country, citing 6,800 incidents in 2025.
“This is yet another hateful incident meant to intimidate Jewish New Yorkers and divide our city,” New York City officials stated after swastikas were discovered in Highland Park and Forest Park.
“We have to make sure that every antisemite knows that we will not back down,” Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive and a New York gubernatorial candidate, said at the May 10 rally.
“It’s a glaring double standard,” the New Jersey Democratic congressman, who is Jewish, wrote in the “New York Times.”
Demonstrators jeered a senior Labour minister as speakers demanded tougher action following a surge in violence and intimidation in Britain.
Demonstrations outside the Israeli pavilion came after Italy’s government opposed efforts by Biennale organizers and jurors to exclude the Jewish state.
