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El-Sayed faces pointed Israel questions as Michigan Senate race heats up

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces questions over Israel's right to exist as Haley Stevens backs his Republican rival ahead of the Senate election.

NOVEMBER 2, 2026|ByIDAN KWELLER

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

An individual clothed in an Israeli flag recites the Yom Kippur vidui prayer, beating their chest.

US school district proceeds with Jewish camp trip despite CAIR objections to Israeli symbols

A Connecticut school district will proceed with a trip to a Jewish camp despite CAIR objections to Israeli flags and Israel-related programming at the facility.

OCTOBER 26, 2026|ByTOBY AXELROD

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to attendees during a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026.

Mamdani's $7.4m. antisemitism strategy funds groups critical of Israel, financial filings indicate

Millions of dollars in NYC funding earmarked for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new antisemitism strategy could flow to organizations with records of anti-Israel advocacy, financial filings indicate.

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

US flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024.

They tried to punish Jews for calling out antisemitism. Federal court said no - opinion

After 13 months as defendants, a Jewish couple won dismissal of a lawsuit over comments they made on an Instagram post.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026|ByJACLYN S. CLARK

Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail

Wearing a keffiyeh, the 34-year-old Mohsen Mahdawi raised both hands in gestures of victory.

APRIL 30, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

Demonstrators hold placards as they protest on the day of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City, U.S., March 12, 2025.

Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to wear a keffiyeh at an event sparked backlash from local Jewish leaders, citing concerns over antisemitic symbolism.

APRIL 26, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a city council meeting as the Council discusses a symbolic resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, January 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

'I want ISIS to kill all of you!': Hate crime charges pressed against former CAIR employee

Police have charged Noora Shalash with aggravated harassment and a second-degree hate crime.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Imam at mosque connected to New Orleans terrorist says Jews exploit usury to dominate economies

Masjid Bilal is one of 20 Islamic Centers run by The Islamic Society of Greater Houston.

JANUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The French Quarter, near Bourbon Street is blocked off late morning with a heavy police and FBI presence after a Terrorist attack early in the morning in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 1, 2025.

Chikli: CAIR leader praised October 7 massacre, called Gaza 'concentration camp'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli claimed that CAIR had ties to Hamas and was 'outrageously antisemtic.'

DECEMBER 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Amichai Chikli attending the One Million Lobby Association event honoring the immigrant IDF soldiers who fell in combat in war against Hamas and Hezbollah.

Bill to revoke tax-exempt status of terror-supporting NGOs fails to pass US House

Opponents of the bill claimed it would have targeted pro-Palestinian organizations that facilitate aid to Gaza.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER

Members of the House of Representatives vote for the third time on whether to elevate House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) to Speaker of the House in the U.S. Capitol on October 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.

‘Muslim Brotherhood vs. United States of America’? FBI sued over alleged ‘terror lists’

Osama Abuirshaid, a Hamas sympathizer who reportedly held ties to Hamas-affiliated organizations, represented in the lawsuit by CAIR, believed to push Muslim Brotherhood agenda in the US

AUGUST 29, 2024ByOHAD MERLIN

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Neo-Nazism, Islamism: Who is Imam Asad Zaman, hosted by Tim Walz?

Imam Asad Zaman pledged his support to Palestinians after October 7 and has previously promoted a Neo-Nazi propaganda film expressing support for Hitler.

AUGUST 12, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER