Antisemitism Watch - August 23, 2026, 09 PM Eastern
On Antisemitism Watch, Rachel Adler reports on a man who allegedly fired shots at a Jewish summer camp in Maine with antisemitic intent, terrorizing children. We examine the controversy surrounding actor Mark Ruffalo, accused of invoking antisemitic tropes in his opposition to a media merger, his denials, and the condemnation from major Jewish advocacy groups. Plus, a McDonald's worker in Australia chanted 'Free Palestine' at Jewish customers, an incident flagged as antisemitic. We also cover institutional responses, including potential extensions for an antisemitism commission and internal…
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