Antisemitism Watch

Toronto Demo Features Blood Libels, Calls for Violence
Sweden's Left Party Removes Candidates for Antisemitism, Blood Libel
Global Terror Threat Warning to Jews, Universities Investigated for Antisemitism

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

An antisemitic demonstration occurred in Toronto on July 26, 2026, featuring blood libels and calls for violence against Jews, according to the Jerusalem Post. The procession was reportedly led by an academic who used a sound system to deliver chants of 'Khazir Khazir al-Yahud' – a direct call for violence. An author and chairperson of World WIZO described the event as a "shop window displaying the world as a whole," questioning the lack of police intervention and noting that antisemitism is being openly shouted in cities worldwide, often met with what they called a "sympathetic local public and government policies."

In related security assessments, Israel's National Security Council has warned of sharply increased motivation by Iran, Hamas, and other jihadist organizations to target Israelis and Jewish communities abroad, particularly for the upcoming holiday period. This warning cites intensifying threat environments and operational activity among Iran-backed networks and global jihadist groups, according to reporting reviewed for this episode.

In hate crimes and vandalism, the Winnipeg Hate Crimes Unit is investigating hateful symbols, including a swastika and racist threats, found on a transit sign that targeted the Jewish community, according to reporting from the Winnipeg Hate Crimes Unit. Separately, police are investigating vandalism and a break-in at the Shvilim school in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Israel, where swastikas were graffitied on classroom property. The Pardes Hanna-Karkur Local Council condemned the incident as an "expression of racism, hate and violence."

In Melbourne, Australia, the Mediterranean Greek Tavern faced a bomb threat and a surge of antisemitic online abuse following a joint Jewish-Greek cultural dinner. Owner Perry Le Greco stated, "There is enough division in the world already. We choose unity." Commenters reportedly called for the tavern to be bombed, accused hosts of supporting "genocide killers," and urged Jews be deported, as detailed in reporting reviewed for this episode.

In Monticello, New York, authorities are investigating burglaries at two synagogues that occurred on September 1 and September 3. One woman has been charged, and police are searching for a second suspect. However, authorities have not publicly announced a motive or indicated that the incidents are being investigated as hate crimes, according to reporting reviewed for this episode.

On university campuses, a Holocaust survivor described the intimidation and isolation experienced by Jewish students in the aftermath of October 7, 2023, noting many Jewish students return with fears. B'nai Brith Canada's pilot report card assessed conditions for Jewish students at York, Toronto, Queen's, and McGill universities, finding that McGill, York, and the University of Toronto received unsatisfactory or critical ratings for their handling of harassment, event disruptions, and transparency in reporting antisemitic incidents, according to the report by B'nai Brith Canada. This scrutiny comes as the Trump administration has reportedly been investigating dozens of major universities for allegedly fostering antisemitism, attempting to compel schools to adopt "anti-woke" policies in exchange for federal grant money.

In politics and media, eight additional candidates from Sweden's Vänsterpartiet, or Left Party, were removed from party lists after Expressen revealed they had praised Putin and Hamas and spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, including blood libel allegations that Jews sacrifice the children of the white race. Party secretary Maria Forsberg stated these individuals had expressed "various types of conspiracy theories and made inappropriate posts on social media."

In commentary, Vice President JD Vance referred to podcaster Tucker Carlson, who has hosted Holocaust deniers and promoted antisemitic theories, as "a friend," according to reporting reviewed for this episode. Separately, Elon Musk made statements on X regarding Jewish identity that critics found insidious, echoing themes sometimes used by white supremacists by appearing to suggest identity is determined by appearance rather than lineage or affiliation.

In entertainment, rapper Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran in New Jersey, calling for 'Free Palestine' and speaking about the situations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. His remarks prompted a petition from the Israeli American Council, demanding his removal from tour dates and stating the issue was using a concert platform for a "one-sided political agenda." Some concertgoers accused Macklemore of antisemitism, as detailed in reporting reviewed for this episode.

Finally, in institutional and policy responses, Jewish community leaders are urging Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to renew Jillian Segal’s appointment as the country's antisemitism envoy, arguing her work remains essential. Europe’s leading rabbinical organization is urging governments to move beyond physical security measures and confront the underlying ideological and financial networks driving escalating antisemitism. Conference of European Rabbis President Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt warned that Jewish children are growing up believing security barriers are normal, and it is not. In Canada, Jewish groups are renewing calls for the government to officially designate certain Palestinian organizations as antisemitic.

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

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