Antisemitism Watch - 9:20 PM French man faces charges for antisemitic death threats and glorifying crimes against humanity Michigan Senate candidate apologizes for 'hurt people hurt people' comment amidst party divisions Met Museum under fire for planning to honor designer John Galliano amid rising antisemitism

You're listening to Antisemitism Watch, I'm Rachel Adler.

We begin with disturbing incidents of antisemitic violence and threats. In France, an Irish national faces serious charges, including glorifying crimes against humanity and making conditional death threats, following an altercation with a Jewish couple in a supermarket. According to prosecutor Stéphanie Aouine, the man allegedly made antisemitic remarks and threatened to "put a f***ing bullet in your head." French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that antisemitism must be fought firmly and relentlessly, adding that a suspect has been arrested and will be held accountable. The incident is being investigated, with the suspect facing potential prison time and significant fines. The remarks reportedly began after a discussion about Irish policy towards Israel, according to reporting reviewed for this episode.

Closer to home, in Brooklyn, New York, a man was arrested after allegedly directing violent antisemitic threats at a Jewish man dressed in traditional attire on Kingston Avenue. The NYPD reported the suspect told the victim, "You dirty Jews, your kids are always blocking the street. Next time I see them I will kill them." The incident is being investigated as a bias-motivated crime, with the suspect charged with Aggravated Harassment and Menacing as a Hate Crime, according to the NYPD. These incidents serve as a stark reminder that antisemitism remains a present, local concern. Reporting reviewed for this episode also noted antisemitism occurring at a San Diego Padres baseball game.

In the political arena, Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has apologized for past comments he made following an attack on Detroit's Temple Israel. As reported by JTA and others, El-Sayed's earlier statement, "hurt people hurt people," which linked the attacker's actions to family losses in an Israeli airstrike, drew criticism for potentially justifying the attack. He offered his apology to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus, stating, "I made a mistake" and expressing sorrow if his remarks caused pain. This comes amidst broader concerns about antisemitism within the Democratic party. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is Jewish, skipped a party convention due to fears of harassment, citing a rise in antisemitism on the left and her desire to avoid being "booed off the stage." El-Sayed has also been working to distance himself from controversial streamer Hasan Piker, who has blamed American Jews for rising antisemitism and expressed sympathy for Hamas. Some reports indicate El-Sayed was slow to fully disassociate from Piker.

Meanwhile, in a separate development, far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Yiannopoulos, known for his associations with figures promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories and his own history of inflammatory rhetoric, including flirting with Holocaust denial, was arrested in New Orleans for overstaying his visa and faces removal from the U.S.

We note that some provided reporting, such as a mention of "antisemitic remarks and a reported bomb threat," lacked sufficient detail to develop into a full segment.

Institutions are also facing scrutiny over their engagement with antisemitism. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is planning to honor designer John Galliano at its Met Gala 2027, a decision drawing sharp criticism. Galliano has a documented history of antisemitic remarks and was convicted of a hate crime. New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, daughter of a Holocaust survivor, called the decision a "serious mistake" in a time of rising antisemitism, urging the Met to reconsider. Antisemitism activists have also condemned the move.

In another development, a coalition of Christian lawmakers and faith leaders has urged President Donald Trump to establish legal immigration and humanitarian pathways for Jewish Canadians. Citing a growing climate of harassment and threats targeting Jewish communities in Canada since October 7th, the group stated that over 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in relocating to the U.S. due to safety concerns.

A brief mention was also made of a Senate Hearing on Campus Antisemitism, but details were insufficient for further elaboration.

Regarding case outcomes and accountability, the evidence provided for this episode was insufficient to detail any specific resolutions or dispositions of antisemitic incidents.

I'm Rachel Adler, thank you for listening to Antisemitism Watch.

This report was generated with AI assistance and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify important details with primary sources.

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