Antisemitism Watch - August 5, 2026, 11 PM Eastern

DOJ Investigates NYC Mayor Mamdani on Rising Antisemitism ConcernsUK Antisemitism Surge: 21% Rise in Incidents, Assaults Up 82%Michigan Senate Nominee El-Sayed's "Apartheid" Remarks Draw FireAntisemitism Watch: The Department of Justice is investigating New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over concerns of rising antisemitism and alleged unequal treatment of Jewish residents. A new report from the UK's Community Security Trust reveals a 21% surge in antisemitic incidents and an 82% rise in assaults in the first half of 2026. We also delve into the controversial rhetoric of Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, whose 'apartheid' comments and stance on Israel draw scrutiny, alongside reports of hate crimes in New Jersey and institutional responses from San Diego Pride and the European Parliament.Sources:- Jewish News 24 (Telegram): https://t.me/JewishNews24/58202- ksdk.com: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/missouri-antisemitic-suspect-at-large-year-after-clayton-vehicle-fire-graffiti-crime/63-08b4d328-7b1b-421d-82cd-b7cd48ef80eb- tapinto.net: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/belmar-slash-lake-como/articles/assemblyman-avi-schnall-condemns-anti-semitic-vandalism-calls-for-accountability- Jewish News 24 (Telegram): https://t.me/JewishNews24/58191- mediaite.com: https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/abdul-el-sayed-promises-jewish-voters-he-will-fight-anti-semitism-after-broadside-against-arming-israel/- foxnews.com: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6402817729112- vinnews.com: https://vinnews.com/2026/08/05/congressional-candidate-shinkle-warns-mamdanis-agenda-will-devastate-new-york-city/- religionmediacentre.org.uk: https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-6-august-2026/- themedialine.org: https://themedialine.org/top-stories/tel-aviv-vice-mayor-invites-mamdani-to-israel-in-boxing-challenge/- foxnews.com: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6402810932112- foxbusiness.com: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/larry-kudlow-can-republicans-beat-socialism-midterms- commentary.org: https://www.commentary.org/seth-mandel/democrats-lived-down-to-el-sayeds-opinion-of-them/- nypost.com: https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/opinion/abdul-el-sayed-and-other-socialist-extremists-must-be-stopped-from-taking-over-the-democratic-party/- foxnews.com: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6402848627112- blogs.timesofisrael.com: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/antisemitism-threatens-jewish-canadians-indifference-threatens-canada/- youtube.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1HOSheTkns- sdjewishworld.com: https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2026/08/05/an-open-letter-to-san-diego-pride/- instagram.com: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbqj1gzuuPU/- newscj.com: https://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3421983- forward.com: https://forward.com/fast-forward/843365/antisemitic-incidents-in-britain-rose-21-in-first-half-of-2026-remaining-near-record-levels/- washingtontimes.com: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/5/uk-antisemitic-incidents-surge-21-amid-iran-war-london-terror-attacks/