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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicAntisemitism

Topic: Antisemitism

South Africa accused of anti-Semitism after sacking U-19 cricket captain who made pro-Israel remarks

Israel envoy to India Naor Gilon, UK politician Zac Goldsmith etc criticise David Teeger's dismissal as captain. South Africa has taken Israel to ICJ for 'genocide' in Gaza.

Plagiarism, ‘racial animus’, Zionism & Claudine Gay: Why Harvard’s first black president resigned

Gay was forced to resign due to allegations of plagiarism & how she dealt with supposed antisemitism, but process has been labelled a witch hunt by many.

Israel writes to Indian govt over Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s ‘Hitler’ post

Raut had re-shared a post on his X feed on the condition in a Gaza hospital, adding an ‘anti-Semitic’ comment to it.

The how and why of antisemitism on American campuses

Universities are diverse environments. Support for various causes can stem from academic freedom, differing interpretations of events, or a desire to amplify marginalised voices.

White House condemns Elon Musk’s ‘hideous’ antisemitic lie, Apple, Disney pause ads on X

Conspiracy theory holds that Jewish people, leftists are engineering ethnic, cultural replacement of White populations with non-white immigrants that will lead to ‘White genocide.’

Ranjit Hoskote resigns from German art panel following criticism over signing ‘anti-Semitic’ letter

The writer quit the committee for Documenta art festival. An article in German daily accused him of 'anti-Semitism' based on his signing a 2019 letter comparing Zionism & Hindu nationalism.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.