Fox News’ ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Addressing Antisemitism and Recent Controversies
Antisemitism is a growing concern in the United States and globally, and Fox News’ ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ newsletter is shedding light on the issue. The latest issue features a range of updates, including the recent disciplinary actions taken by Columbia University against more than 70 students involved in pro-Palestine demonstrations.
Columbia University has decided to take disciplinary action against over 70 students who were involved in pro-Palestine demonstrations that took place on campus several months ago. These events included the May 7 riots at Butler Library, an encampment during Alumni Weekend in spring 2024, and three other chaotic events in spring 2024. The university has stated that the disruptions, referred to as ‘high-volume events,’ led to disciplinary actions that range from probation and suspensions to degree revocations and expulsions.
Antisemitism is not limited to university campuses. There has been a recent incident where the campaign office of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was vandalized with an anti-Israel message. This incident came just days after Ocasio-Cortez voted against legislation from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., that would have cut funding for the Israeli Defense Forces. The vandalism has raised questions about the political climate and tensions over Israel.
Another significant development is the bipartisan effort to condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’ as a call to violence against Jewish and Israeli communities. This resolution is being led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. They are teaming up to encourage elected leaders in the U.S. to take a stance against this divisive phrase.
Additionally, the newsletter includes a guest editorial from Jonathan Harounoff, Israel’s international spokesperson at the UN. He discusses the plight of Iran’s Jewish community, highlighting that they are caught in the crossfire of the regime’s propaganda war. Following the 12-day war, regime forces detained dozens of Jews in Tehran and Shiraz. This move has been described as a calculated effort to isolate and intimidate an already vulnerable community.
A quote from U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., on the anti-Semitic phrase ‘globalize the intifada’ states, ‘Condemning it should be common sense, but some would rather play politics than tell the truth. The violence and hatred directed at Jewish and Israeli people is reprehensible.’
These updates highlight the complex and divisive nature of the antisemitism issue in the U.S. and globally, with university disciplinary actions, political tensions, and international concerns all playing a role in the ongoing discourse.