As the 2026 election season draws to a close, ADL calls on leaders across the political spectrum to reject rhetoric that fuels antisemitism and other forms of hate and division. With so many closely contested and consequential races, the temptation to resort to divisive rhetoric is especially strong. Yet candidates, parties, campaigns and their supporters have a responsibility to refrain from scapegoating, stereotyping or dehumanizing any community. Throughout this election season, we have seen such rhetoric across the political spectrum, including this past weekend. Words have consequences. Rhetoric that portrays Jews or any other community as dangerous, disloyal or responsible for society's problems fuels hatred that can lead to harassment, threats and violence. We urge all leaders to condemn antisemitism and all other forms of bigotry, whatever the source, and reject attempts to exploit prejudice for political gain. Debate and disagreement are part of democracy. Hate and violence are not.

As ADL's Ken Jacobson writes in @TimesofIsrael, “Far too often in post-10/7 demonstrations around the world, what is characterized as pro-Palestinian is more accurately described as anti-Israeli, with a clear purpose of delegitimizing the Jewish state and, many times, encouraging or justifying violence toward Israelis and Jews.” Being pro-Palestinian should mean wanting to improve the lives of Palestinians, not delegitimizing the Jewish state. And that distinction is crucial if we want to move closer to peace. Read the full piece:  blogs.timesofisrael.com/when…

At @TheIACP, ADL shared our expertise on memetic violence, also known as nihilistic violent extremism, with hundreds of law enforcement leaders from around the world and led a panel discussion on intervention, prevention and response. This phenomenon involves individuals committing violence to gain notoriety and status in online communities, often by imitating previous attackers rather than advancing a specific ideology. Explore our new resource hub on youth and mass violence: adl.org/understanding-target…

A 60-year-old Jewish man was assaulted Saturday in a Berlin park, with his attacker reportedly shouting antisemitic slurs. Germany has the highest rate of antisemitic assaults relative to the size of its Jewish community among the seven largest Jewish communities in the diaspora.  Learn more with the J7 annual report: adl.org/resources/press-rele…

Holocaust trivialization. Vile antisemitic rhetoric. Demonization of Jews. Praise for terrorists. Fantasies about violence against Jews and Israelis. This is what you can expect from Susan Abulhawa, a bestselling novelist with a major publisher and a sizeable social media following. She uses her perceived credibility to spread explicit antisemitism at a time when antisemitic incidents worldwide are at record levels. Here's what you need to know: adl.org/resources/article/su…

ADL's @JGreenblattADL was back on @DonnyDeutsch’s On Brand podcast to talk about what’s changed in the last six months when it comes to antisemitism. Unfortunately, the alarm hasn’t subsided. We’re living through an epidemic of anti-Jewish hate, and its normalization is deeply alarming. Jonathan talked about ADL’s new #StateOfTheArts report and the quiet erasure of Jewish and Israeli artists and how antisemitism is spreading on platforms like TikTok and Wikipedia.

Two recent incidents in NYC highlight a troubling pattern of antizionist activists targeting businesses over their ties to Israel. Palestine Action, an international, U.S.-sanctioned group, claimed responsibility for vandalizing a Capital One branch on the Upper East Side. Days earlier, vandals destroyed OMNY readers in Brooklyn. The ADL Center on Extremism examines the incidents and broader trend: adl.org/resources/article/tw…

ADL and @TheAENetwork are deeply concerned about the programming and speakers scheduled for the @AmerStudiesAssn's 2026 Upcoming Annual Meeting, as it raises serious questions about its commitment to academic freedom and inclusion, particularly for Jewish and Zionist scholars. Sessions appear to portray Zionism as racist and dangerous, with little room for competing perspectives, risking sending a message that Jewish scholars are unwelcome. The conference also features a speaker who reportedly praised a perpetrator of a deadly terrorist attack against Israeli civilians and appeared alongside individuals associated with US-designated terrorist organizations. Jewish academics should not have to conceal their identities or beliefs to participate fully in academic life. An organization that champions inclusion and academic freedom must extend those principles to all its members. More in @jewishinsider: jewishinsider.com/2026/10/am…

.@SUNYRockland went from a D to an A grade on the ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card, showing that change is possible. In @TimesofIsrael, ADL's @scottarichman shares four lessons from campuses that earned an A on our Report Card: lead vocally, enforce rules consistently, invest in Jewish life and build bridges.

We are horrified by the terrorist attack on St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, where gunmen opened fire on Christian mourners gathered for a funeral, killing and wounding many. We mourn the victims, pray for the recovery of the wounded, and stand with their families, with the Jordanian Christian community, with Christians around the world and with all Jordanians. No one should fear for their life while practicing their faith. Read the full statement from ADL’s Task Force on Middle East Minorities: adl.org/resources/press-rele…

Antisemitism is evolving, and combating it demands new strategies. In After Never Again, @JGreenblattADL explains how ADL is confronting antisemitism across social media, AI, and emerging tech. The new documentary by Charlie Spickler is coming to @PBS in December, via @NETA_Tweets.

A professor is charged with cyberstalking a colleague, with prosecutors alleging antisemitic threats and posting the family's address. The family reportedly left their home. Higher ed shouldn't wait for a verdict to ask what it owes Jewish students, faculty and staff. In his new op-ed, @ADLPhiladelphia's Andrew Goretsky calls on colleges to review what they teach and how they define belonging. insidehighered.com/opinion/v…

You may be familiar with ADL's Hate on Display™ resource or our Hate Symbols Database, but have you explored our resource on antizionist hate? This resource breaks down the logos, symbols and slogans used by large segments of the antizionist movement, helping communities stay vigilant against attempts to intimidate and frighten. Explore Revealed: Antizionist Hate here: adl.org/resources/tools-and-…

Malaysia’s reported exclusion of Israeli players from the @FIDE_chess World Amateur Championship is discriminatory and unacceptable. International sporting events must be open to all eligible participants, regardless of nationality. If Malaysia cannot guarantee equal access, FIDE should relocate the tournament. No politics. No double standards. Let them play. algemeiner.com/2026/10/21/is…

As @JGreenblattADL said, “We are living through an epidemic of anti-Jewish hate. That alarm has not subsided.” On @DonnyDeutsch’s On Brand podcast, Jonathan breaks down findings from ADL’s new State of the Arts report and how antisemitism is showing up in the arts and on digital platforms Americans use every single day like TikTok and Wikipedia.

A Jewish early childhood educator, Jen Schiffer, spent a year preparing for a learning trip to Reggio Emilia. Then the trip was canceled amid protests, after Jewish educators were asked to sign a statement distancing themselves from Israel. No educator should have to defend their Jewish identity to learn. Read her story: algemeiner.com/2026/10/22/i-…