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FBI Arrests Suspect in South Florida Antisemitic Threat Letter Campaign
'Palestine Free from the River to the Sea' Party Registered for New Zealand Election
Holocaust Survivor's Son Calls for Jews to Arm Themselves Amid Rising Threats

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

We begin with a significant law enforcement development. The Secure Community Network, or SCN, has applauded the FBI and its partners following the arrest of an individual charged with sending at least five interstate antisemitic threat letters. These letters targeted Jewish individuals, organizations, and facilities in South Florida. SCN National Director and CEO Michael Masters emphasized the critical role of collaboration, stating, "This case is another example of why strong relationships, timely information sharing, and a unified threat management infrastructure are imperative." He added that the arrest "has removed a real threat from our streets."

Turning to international political developments, New Zealand's Electoral Commission has registered a new party for the upcoming national election: "The Palestine Free from the River to the Sea" party. This single-issue party is set to receive approximately 79,000 New Zealand dollars for its campaign. The Australia Jewish Review quoted Juliet Moses, who noted that while the current ruling parties in New Zealand have been supportive of the Jewish community's security, Opposition parties, such as the Green Party, present a different picture. Moses stated that Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick is "adamantly anti-Israel and refuses to engage with members of the Jewish community who are not anti-Zionists."

Finally, a call for enhanced Jewish self-defense measures has been issued by Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg, son of Holocaust survivors and rabbi emeritus of Congregation Beth El in Edison, New Jersey. In a recently circulated message, Rabbi Rosenberg urges Jews to "arm ourselves to the teeth" and travel in pairs or groups, stating that "all the prayers and rallies will not help" unless stringent self-defense is employed. He advises avoiding certain academic institutions perceived as hostile and suggests that funding for those wishing "harm and the destruction of Israel" may come from states seeking to harm Jewish existence.

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

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Sources:
- sdjewishworld.com: https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2026/09/19/the-fight-against-terrorism-and-antisemitism-september-19-2026/