Ben Cohen
ARTICLES BY: Ben Cohen
‘Useful Idiot of Antisemitism’: Far-Right French Jewish Presidential Candidate Eric Zemmour in Fresh Controversy
Eric Zemmour, the maverick far-right contender in France's forthcoming presidential election, is once more at the center of a fresh controversy regarding his alleged antisemitism. Rival...
Following Latest Attack, Brooklyn Jewish Leader Urges New York City Officials to Launch Antisemitism Awareness Campaign in Public Schools
The head of an organization representing Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn has urged the city of New York to launch an antisemitism awareness program in the...
‘This Wasn’t Legitimate Criticism of Israel,’ Says Psychologist Who Led Antisemitism Probe at German Broadcaster’s Arabic Service
The Israeli-Arab psychologist who jointly led an investigation into claims of antisemitism at the Arabic language service of Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's state-funded national broadcaster,...
Fueled by ‘Free Palestine’ Demonstrations, Antisemitic Incidents Soar to New Heights in UK
Antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom soared dramatically in 2021, largely fueled by the militant anti-Zionist demonstrations that accompanied the war last May between Israel...
Antisemitism Envoy Nominee Lipstadt Attacks Branding of Israel as ‘Apartheid’ State During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Deborah Lipstadt, US President Joe Biden's nominee for the post of antisemitism envoy, warned a confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the effort to brand Israel...
German Public Broadcaster Dismisses Journalists Following Report Into Antisemitism Scandal Involving Arab Media Partners
An independent investigation into antisemitism at Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's state-funded national broadcaster, has resulted in the termination of five employees along with further probes...
Polish Priest Who Faced Disciplinary Action After Denouncing Antisemitic Blood Libel Is Acquitted
A Polish Catholic priest and professor of theology has been acquitted by his university from disciplinary proceedings launched against him after he criticized a colleague...
‘Don’t Encourage Antisemitism’: German Government and Politicians Blast Amnesty International’s ‘Apartheid’ Report on Israel
Germany's government and several members of the country's parliament have reacted angrily to a new report from the human rights organization Amnesty International that accuses...
New Report Shines Light on Endemic Nature of Antisemitism in France
An in-depth study of antisemitism in France has revealed that the vast majority of French Jews — 74 percent — have experienced some form of...
Foundation Honoring Holocaust Hero Jan Karski Among Groups Blacklisted by Controversial Polish Education Official
A foundation named in honor of the World War II Polish resistance hero Jan Karksi has been included on a blacklist of more than 200...
‘Because He Was a Jew’: Kidnapping and Murder of Ilan Halimi in Paris Commemorated Amid French Election Battle
Against the background of this year's presidential election in France, Jewish organizations and French politicians have marked the sixteenth anniversary of the kidnapping and murder...
US and Argentina Condemn Nicaraguan Invite to Top Iranian Official Wanted for AMIA Terror Atrocity
The Organization of American States (OAS) has passed a resolution condemning the recent visit to Nicaragua of a top Iranian official wanted in connection with...
Top German Art Show Embroiled in Antisemitism Row Over Participation of Pro-BDS Organizations
One of the world's leading festivals of modern art was embroiled in a row over antisemitism on Monday, linked to the participation of organizations that...
‘They Are Lying’: French Parliamentary Inquiry Into Antisemitic Murder of Sarah Halimi Ends in Disarray
A French parliamentary inquiry into the case of a Jewish woman murdered in her own home by an antisemitic intruder ended in disarray this week,...
