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The U.S.S. Liberty Incident: How a Tragic Mistake Became an Enduring Antisemitic Trope

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U.S.S. Liberty
The Attack on the U.S.S. Liberty In spring 1967, as tensions in the Middle East between Israel and its Arab neighbors threatened to burst into all-out war, the U.S. sent the U.S.S. Liberty, an electronics intelligence-gathering vessel, to the eastern Mediterranean to monitor the deteriorating situation. What would become known as the Six-Day War broke out before the Liberty arrived, leading the U.S. to order the ship to stay at least 100 miles from both Egypt and Israel. But the Liberty never…
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SCN, ADL, and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Convene Security Briefing to Strengthen Community Preparedness

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New York, NY, April 21, 2026, ... The Secure Community Network (SCN), the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Center on Extremism (COE), the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN), and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office recently convened a regional security briefing, bringing together community leaders, law enforcement, and security professionals to share updates and strengthen local preparedness efforts.    Around 100 community members participated in a high-level discussion on…
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ADL, Brandeis Center, Mayer Brown, and StandWithUs Welcome Concord-Carlisle Regional School District’s Settlement to Address Antisemitism

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New York, NY, April 20, 2026 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and a pro bono team at the law firm Mayer Brown welcome the April 15 resolution agreement between the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District and the U.S. Department of Justice requiring the district to take steps to address antisemitism and protect Jewish students.  The agreement follows a federal civil rights filing by attorneys from ADL, Brandeis Center, and…
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San Diego City Council Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

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On March 17, 2026 the San Diego City Council decisively adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, joining 47 countries, more than 35 U.S. states, and cities nationwide in recognizing this vital tool that provides a clear framework to identify and address antisemitism. This victory is the result of ADL volunteer mobilization, partnership across our Jewish community, including StandWithUs, AJC, Jewish Federation of San Diego, and many…
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Alarming Proliferation in Antisemitism and Extremism on Instagram, New ADL Report Reveals

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New York, NY, April 15, 2026, … Meta's lack of content moderation policies risks turning Instagram into a breeding ground for antisemitism, white supremacy and terrorist propaganda, according to a new report released today by the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Center on Extremism, in partnership with ADL affiliate, JLens. Ahead of an upcoming Meta shareholder vote, the report –“How Meta's Content Moderation Changes Risk Turning Instagram into a Hub for Hate”&ndash…
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11 Grades Updated in 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card Following Post-Release Developments

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New York, NY, April 13, 2026 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that it has issued revised grades for 11 schools following consultations with dozens of the 150 schools assessed in the 2026 ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card. Since the initial March 10 release of the 2026 Report Card, ADL’s regional and national campus advocacy teams actively engaged with a substantial number of the assessed institutions to guide them in adopting best practices and policies to…
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Who Leads the Pride: Fostering Student Leadership with Don't Feed the Lion

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Don’t Feed the Lion: IntroductionDon’t Feed the Lion by Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi explores the story of antisemitism growing at Oakdale Middle School. The story begins with Theo Kaplan, a 13-year-old Chicago middle schooler and soccer captain. Theo’s world is turned upside down when his professional soccer idol, Wes Mitchell, makes an antisemitic comment that goes viral. The situation escalates when Theo discovers a swastika…
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U.S. Teachers to Receive Access to "Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes" Through the Echoes & Reflections Program

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New York, NY, April 7, 2026 ... The Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation has created a partnership with Echoes & Reflections, one of the most significant Holocaust education programs in the United States. As a result, American high school teachers will be able to use the "Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes" platform, which enables guided online tours for students of the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum. In 2026, the Foundation and Echoes & Reflections will provide groups of teachers with free…
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Statement from ADL and AEN Regarding the AAG Annual Meeting

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New York, New York, April 7, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) expressed deep concern at developments during the recent Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), held March 17-21. Multiple sessions organized by “Geographers for Justice in Palestine” promoted efforts to boycott Israeli academia and featured presentations that were overwhelmingly one-sided. Sessions such as “BDS and the AAG,” …
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The Islamic Republic of Iran: Exporting Antisemitic Hate and Terror since 1979

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At a moment when the Islamic Republic of Iran is at the center of a regional war, it is important to remember that the Iranian regime's decades-long promotion of antisemitism is not merely ideological, it is operational. Since 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, antisemitism and Holocaust denial.  The regime has embedded anti-Jewish hatred into its core identity and translated it into policy, propaganda and violence. Persecution…
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ADL and JLens Urge GE Aerospace Shareholders to Vote AGAINST Proposal 7 in Annual Meeting Proxy

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Also Cite Concerns That Proposal “Risks Material Harm” to Company’s Defense Business and Shareholder ValueNew York, NY, March 30, 2026 … JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor that empowers investors to align their capital with Jewish values, along with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), today called upon shareholders of GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) (“GE” or “the Company”) to vote AGAINST a shareholder proposal that could harm GE's defense…
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Ali Larijani in His Own Words

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Ali Larijani, the former secretary of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Supreme National Security Council killed on March 17, had emerged after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, as one of the most powerful surviving Iranian regime figures, with analysts assessing that he had "effectively been running” Iran. Larijani was revered by his admirers because he combined military service in the Iran-Iraq war with theological and intellectual…
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ADL Releases First-Ever Online Gaming Leaderboard Evaluating Efforts to Curb Antisemitism and Hate

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New York, NY, March 25, 2026 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today released its Online Gaming Leaderboard, the first comprehensive public evaluation of how leading video game companies address antisemitism, hate and extremism in their online multiplayer games. The leaderboard assesses 10 of the most popular gaming titles on their policies and in-game safety features, providing a critical resource for parents, gamers, policymakers and the gaming industry itself. The top…
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ADL anuncia el programa digital COAJ en Chile para combatir el antisemitismo en escuelas ante el aumento de incidentes de odio

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Creado en colaboración con la Comunidad Judía de Chile y el Museo Judío de Chile, COAJ mostró en su plan piloto que más del 90% de los estudiantes logró identificar y derribar mitos y estereotipos.  Santiago, 24 de marzo de 2026. Frente al aumento del antisemitismo en la región la Liga Antidifamación (ADL), la Comunidad Judía de Chile y el Museo Judío de Chile anunciaron hoy la implementación de COAJ: Combatiendo…
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Representatives of J7 Large Jewish Communities Urge Representatives to the U.N. to Take Action in the Face of Rising Antisemitism

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New York, NY, March 18, 2026 … Members of the J7 Large Jewish Communities Task Force Against Antisemitism, representing the Jewish diaspora communities in Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, today urged diplomats to the United Nations to take action in the face of rising antisemitism that has plagued each of their countries in the past few months. The J7 representatives met today in New York with UN Permanent Representatives…
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Lucy Aharish Honored with ADL Abraham Award

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New York, NY, March 17, 2026 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today honored renowned Israeli news presenter Lucy Aharish with the Abraham Award at this year’s Never Is Now summit. As a young girl, Aharish was the only Arab Muslim in her Israeli school. After graduating from the Hebrew University and the Koteret School, she became the first Arab to present news on prime-time television in Israel. Aharish, now one of the most prominent voices in Israeli media, has devoted…
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La ADL lanza un recurso integral en línea en español sobre la historia del antisemitismo en América Latina

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El nuevo capítulo de “Antisemitismo al descubierto” ofrece acceso gratuito sin precedentes a un análisis de 500 años de historia —desde la Inquisición colonial hasta el repunte posterior al 7 de octubre—, en medio del aumento del odio antijudío en la región.  Nueva York, NY, 17 de marzo de 2026 – La Liga Antidifamación (ADL) lanzó hoy un nuevo e innovador capítulo que examina la historia del…
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ADL Launches Hazak, a First-of-Its-Kind Grassroots Accelerator to Fight Antisemitism

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New York, NY, March 17, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced the launch of Hazak: Jewish Venture Accelerator, a new accelerator program designed to strengthen and scale community-led efforts to fight antisemitism. Hazak will invest in grassroots and community-based leaders by building their capacity through hands-on tools, expert training, ADL’s networks and a new peer network. The inaugural cohort of five organizations was unveiled today at Never Is Now. Since…
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