Ben Cohen
ARTICLES BY: Ben Cohen
‘Indignant’ French Imams Issue Harsh Condemnation of Muslim Antisemitism, Terrorism
Thirty prominent French imams issued a strongly-worded condemnation of antisemitism and Islamist terrorism on Tuesday, stressing that the alternative of remaining silent "would make us complicit and therefore...
State Department Annual Human Rights Survey Highlights Iranian Regime’s Abuses at Home and Abroad
The Iranian regime continues to commit grave human rights violations not just at home, but also -- in concert with its allies and proxies --...
Antisemitism ‘Also Has an Ugly Islamist Face,’ New German Government Commissioner Declares in Wake of Berlin Assault
The German government's newly-appointed antisemitism commissioner has urged a renewed effort against anti-Jewish hatred within the country's Muslim communities, following the shocking attack by three Arabic-speaking...
‘Fake History:’ Former ADL Chief Abraham Foxman Slams Polish President’s Speech at Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Commemoration
One of America's most storied campaigners against antisemitism and racial hatred slammed Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday for espousing "fake history," after the Polish leader claimed...
‘ISIS Only, or a Real Effort Against Iranian Aggression?’ Former Bush Administration Official Elliot Abrams on Trump’s Syria Dilemma
As speculation grew on Wednesday over the prospect of a unified Arab military presence replacing US troops currently stationed in Syria, one of America's leading foreign policy analysts...
Polish Ultranationalists Seek Prosecution of Israeli President Rivlin Over Reported Holocaust Remarks
Poland's leading far-right political party announced on Tuesday that it was launching criminal proceedings against the president of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, under new legislation that...
Qatari Sports Channel Promotes Gaza ‘March of Return’ During TV Coverage of Crucial Soccer Contest
A soccer announcer for the Qatari-owned broadcaster beIN Sports began his coverage of a crucial UEFA Champions League match last week by declaring solidarity with Palestinian...
‘I Have Never Been an Antisemite,’ Dublin Mayor Insists as Irish Jews Condemn Attendance at Ramallah Conference Glorifying Nazi Collaborator
The Lord Mayor of Dublin has adamantly denied that he is antisemitic, despite being pictured this week at a conference in Ramallah that featured the image...
Mother of Suspect in Antisemitic Murder of Holocaust Survivor Mireille Knoll Arrested by French Police for Evidence Tampering
The mother of one of the two men currently being held by French police for the murder of 85-year-old Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll has been...
Hamas’s Chosen Weapon Against Muslim Moderates Is Holocaust Denial, New Report Shows
The spectacle of the Nazi swastika flying alongside Palestinian flags at violent demonstrations on the Israel-Gaza border over the last fortnight has been widely interpreted in...
As Trump Meets With Emir, US Jewish Groups Emphasize Qatar’s Support for Hamas, Antisemitic Incitement
As US President Donald Trump hosted Qatar's Emir Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani at the White House on Tuesday, American Jewish leaders cautioned that any warming...
Poland’s Deputy PM Calls for Prosecution of Former Political Ally Over ‘Jews Are Animals, Not Humans’ Tweet
The deputy prime minister of Poland, Jarosław Gowin, has called for the prosecution of a former political ally whose viciously antisemitic tweet was exposed by The...
Career Diplomat Felix Klein Appointed as Germany’s First Federal Commissioner to Combat Antisemitism
The German federal government has appointed career diplomat Felix Klein as its inaugural commissioner in a newly-created, high-profile post dedicated to combating antisemitism in the country. Klein's appointment...
Despite Serial Use of Chemical Weapons, Syrian Regime to Chair UN Conference on Disarmament Next Month
The Syrian regime is to preside over a UN conference on disarmament next month, despite its consistent use of chemical weapons during a seven-year-old civil war...
