Antisemitism Watch - August 19, 2026, 05 PM Eastern
This episode of Antisemitism Watch examines a range of disturbing developments. We lead with federal hate crime charges against a suspect in the attack on Manhattan's Central Synagogue, detailing alleged antisemitic statements and violence. FBI data reveals 2025 was the third-highest year on record for antisemitic hate crimes and the deadliest for the Jewish diaspora in decades. On campuses, a new report highlights antisemitism within higher education unions, while New York City schools have documented 250 antisemitic incidents. In politics, Florida primary voters rejected candidates with…
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