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Samoa Prime Minister La'auli Leuatea Schmidt apologized Monday after the Samoa Observer published a previously unreleased seven-second video showing him giving a Nazi salute and saying "Heil Hitler" at a 2007 family reunion on Savai'i island. Schmidt said the words and gestures were inappropriate and rejected Nazism, anti-Semitism and racism, while critics including historian Richard Evans called the footage shocking and disturbing.
More than 180 prominent Jewish figures, mainly in entertainment, have publicly supported actor Mark Ruffalo after he faced accusations of antisemitism for opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linked to Oracle and the Israeli military. The letter dismissed the accusations as a 'false and dangerous weaponization' of antisemitism. Experts say the incident highlights a broader pattern of silencing criticism of Israel.
Sweden's Integration Minister Simona Mohamsson wore a Star of David necklace during a televised debate to highlight rising antisemitism, earning praise from the Jewish community but criticism from commentators. The move comes amid increased antisemitic incidents across Europe since the Gaza conflict began.
The U.S. Justice Department has rejected whistleblower claims that its antisemitism investigations of Ivy League schools were politically motivated and preordained. The complaint, filed by former DOJ lawyer Haley Van Erem, alleges the administration pressured universities into settlements without evidence of violations. The DOJ defends its actions, while a House Democrat has launched an inquiry.
A federal judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students, citing insufficient evidence of civil rights violations. The ruling is a setback for the administration's broader legal campaign against universities over pro-Palestinian protests.
The US Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Poetica Coffee, a New York coffee chain, after it publicly refused to serve Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman because of his support for Israel. The chain posted on social media that Goldman was unwelcome and refunded his purchase. Goldman expressed regret but said he does not believe the chain should face legal action.
A UK government report recommends banning NHS staff from wearing political badges, including pro-Palestine pins, to maintain neutrality in healthcare settings. The proposal, accepted by the health minister, aims to address antisemitism and ensure patient trust. The report follows a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester.
London's police chief says some pro-Palestinian protests show anti-Semitic signs, sparking debate over whether the UK conflates criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews. The article argues that this confusion risks deepening tensions and undermining democratic rights.
Matthew Collings, a 70-year-old British artist, defends his 'Drawings Against Genocide' exhibition after it was canceled in London following intervention by UK Lawyers for Israel, which claimed the works were anti-Semitic. Collings argues the art criticizes Israeli state actions and Zionism, not Jewish people, and has received support from Kent Police's finding of no grounds for prosecution.
