Antisemitism Watch - August 6, 2026, 05 AM Eastern
NYC Jewish Hate Crimes Surge Amidst Mayor's Rhetoric, Critics Say
Online Wildfire Conspiracy Theories Blame Jews, NGO Warns
Jewish Community Forms Gun Defense Group Amid Rising Antisemitism
On Antisemitism Watch, we examine a reported surge in New York City's anti-Jewish hate crimes and critics' accusations against Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric. We also cover a new wave of antisemitic conspiracy theories falsely blaming Jews for European wildfires, as documented by NGO Cyberwell and linked to IHRA definitions. Finally, we look at community responses, including the 'Lox & Loaded'…
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