Antisemitism Watch - August 20, 2026, 05 AM Eastern

Antisemitism Watch · Aug 20, 2026 · 3m · transcript

On Antisemitism Watch, Portugal is investigating antisemitic incidents, posters, and threats at its universities, including an alleged assault on a student, while the U.S. Education Department probes California colleges for similar issues. In Philadelphia, police seek a suspect in the vandalism of a Jewish museum statue. Plus, a witness at Australia's Royal Commission questioned Israel's legitimacy and labeled Zionism violent extremism, drawing scrutiny during testimony.

Sources:

- cbsnews.com: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/yo-oy-statue-weitzman-jewish-museum-vandalism/

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