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Revealed: Antizionist Hate

Tools and Strategies
Collage of Hamas and other antizionist symbols and imagery
These logos, symbols, imagery and slogans are used by large segments of the antizionist movement, particularly in the wake of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, antisemitic terror attack on Israel. A better understanding of these symbols and slogans can help law enforcement, educators and all community members stay vigilant against attempts to intimidate and frighten. All depicted symbols and slogans should be evaluated carefully in the context in which they are used. Revealed: Antizionist Hate is…
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Statement following meeting between the J7 Task Force Against Antisemitism and the UK Foreign Secretary

Press Release
 London, U.K., October 12, 2026 ... The J7 Task Force Against Antisemitism met UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband today in London to discuss issues of concern to Jewish communities worldwide. The group expressed serious concern about the recent UK Government measures and rhetoric targeting Israel and the detrimental impact this decision had in their own countries and communities. Representatives discussed the sharp rise in global antisemitism, the threat posed by the Iranian regime and its…
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Paraglider

Hate Symbol
Paraglider
Some supporters of the 2023 Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel have adopted paraglider imagery to celebrate the attacks, as Hamas operatives used gliders to land in Israel to commit violent acts.
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Inverted Red Triangle

Hate Symbol
Inverted Red Triangle
Originating in Hamas propaganda videos in the early phases of the Gaza war, the inverted red triangle symbol has become an emblem of support for Hamas and similar groups and has also been used as an antisemitic symbol.
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ADL Honors Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford for Bipartisan Leadership Against Antisemitism

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Senators receive Levenson Family Defender of Democracy Award for protecting the Jewish community and upholding democratic values    New York, NY, October 5, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the leading anti-hate organization in the world, honored Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford with the Levenson Family Defender of Democracy Award at its Spotlight on Hope event in Washington, D.C., recognizing their bipartisan leadership in protecting the Jewish community and…
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Spotlight on Hope: Artists Fighting Hate | October 5, 2026

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Art has always been where a people’s memory lives, residing in the paintings, songs and stories that carry us forward when words alone are not enough. Spotlight on Hope: Artists Fighting Hate brings together artists, advocates and friends who believe that creativity has the power to push back against hate and remind us of who we can be, and what we can accomplish when we stand together. This event is more than a gathering. It is the 32nd year we have gathered to celebrate everyday…
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Antisemitism in U.S. Teachers Unions

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Antisemitism in Teachers Unions
ADL research finds Jewish teachers face rising antisemitism, exclusion and ignored concerns in teachers unions, prompting many to hide identities or disengage.
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Within 48 Hours of FlyDubai Incident, at Least 25,000 X Posts Pushed Conspiracy Theories

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A plane carrying passengers from an earlier Flydubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia arrives at Ben Gurion Airport on September 30, 2026. (Erik Marmor/Getty Images)
A FlyDubai flight to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on September 30, following what eyewitnesses described as an attempted hijacking.  Details of what precisely transpired are still emerging, and conspiracy theories blaming Jews or alleging that this attack was a “false flag” quickly began to circulate.  According to ADL analysis, at least 25,000 posts about the FlyDubai incident on X posted in the first 48 hours after the incident included conspiracy…
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Remarks by Selma Blair to the ADL State of the Arts Reception

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Remarks by Selma Blair to the ADL State of the Arts Reception The Jewish Museum, New York October 1, 2026 In the fall of 2023, I was being celebrated on the South Lawn of the White House, with the President of the United States walking me out, complete with fanfare and the musical military unit playing Hail to the Chief. Honored on the anniversary of the American Disabilities Act and for my work in the disability space. The work I found when multiple sclerosis took the other kind away for a…
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Nueva investigación de la ADL revela la exclusión sistémica de artistas judíos e israelíes en museos, la industria del entretenimiento y el sector editorial

Press Release
De los 40 museos evaluados, 12 (30 %) no aprobaron y recibieron la calificación más baja: “Críticamente deficiente”.  Nueva York, NY, 1 de octubre de 2026 … La Liga Antidifamación (ADL) presentó hoy State of the Arts: Advancing Jewish Inclusion in Arts, Entertainment and Culture (Estado de las artes: Promover la inclusión judía en las artes, el entretenimiento y la cultura), un conjunto de investigaciones y una…
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Un verano de hostilidad hacia los israelíes y los judíos

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En algunos aspectos, el verano de 2026 dio a los israelíes y judíos una sensación de alivio que había sido esquiva desde el ataque de Hamás contra Israel el 7 de octubre de 2023. Por primera vez, ya no quedaban rehenes en Gaza y un alto al fuego con Hamás trajo cierto grado de calma después de más de dos años de guerra. Aunque la posibilidad de nuevos ataques por parte de Irán siguió siendo una fuente de ansiedad, la…
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New ADL Research Reveals Systemic Exclusion of Jewish and Israeli Artists Across Museums, Entertainment and Publishing

Press Release
New York, NY, October 1, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today launched State of the Arts: Advancing Jewish Inclusion in Arts, Entertainment and Culture, a first-of-its-kind body of research and digital platform documenting the systemic exclusion and marginalization of Jewish and Israeli artists across American cultural life. The initiative from the ADL Ratings and Assessments Institute brings together a comprehensive look at three major cultural sectors –museums,…
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Culture Under Siege: The Antisemitic and Anti-Israel Targeting of Museums and Jewish Cultural Figures Since October 7

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Photo: Museum on May 31, 2024, in New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
Vandals scrawled "Baby Raper Killers" on the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 13, marking the third time in one year the museum was targeted with antisemitic or anti-Israel graffiti. These instances are representative of a troubling and worsening nationwide trend. Incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism, threats, offensive literature distribution and protest directed at museums and their leaders, both in person and online, more…
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2025 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents

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1847 antisemitic incidents were recorded across New York and New Jersey in 2025
There were 6,274 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment and vandalism in 2025, an average of 17 incidents per day. While this total represents a 33-percent decrease from 2024, it remains considerably higher than the total in years prior to the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre in Israel, and ranks as the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents (after 2023 and 2024), since ADL began tracking in 1979. Visit the Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for the full report. In New York, reported…
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ADL Statement on Federal Advisory Committee Recommendation to Suspend American Psychological Association’s Accreditor Status

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New York, NY, September 24, 2026 ...  ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the resolution by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) recommending that the Department of Education suspend the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for 12 months, on grounds that include the agency’s failure to address a pervasive culture of…
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