Calls for Canada to bar bands Kneecap, Bob Vylan over anti-Israel messages test limits of free expression

Chanting for the death of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. Cheering for Hamas. Calling on fans in the U.K. to "kill your local MP." These are a few of the things that have a Jewish and Israeli advocacy organization and some Canadian politicians calling for the Irish rap group Kneecap and the British punk rap duo Bob Vylan to be barred from performing in Canada. The two groups are already facing obstacles and restrictions when it comes to touring overseas, while organizations like the Ottawa-based Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) want the federal government to do the same and prevent either act from appearing in Canada.

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‘Really dangerous’: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot churns out antisemitic posts

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot "Grok" churned out antisemitic posts on his "X" platform. Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Charlie Warzel, Tel Aviv Institute Senior Fellow Hen Mazzig and Iraq War veteran and Independent Veterans of America CEO Paul Rieckhoff join Katy Tur to share their reactions and concerns.

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WATCH: Former hostage Tal Shoham recounts horrific details from time in captivity

Tal Shoham, freed after 505 days in Hamas captivity, revealed that terrorists openly debated executing hostages in front of them and described the brutal, inhumane conditions he endured alongside Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David—who remain trapped in Gaza.

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2,000 attend Jewish LGBTQ+ event after Pride in London rejects antisemitism training

More than 2,000 people gathered in London’s Soho on Sunday after Jewish LGBTQ+ groups were forced to hold an alternative celebration when Pride in London declined to provide antisemitism awareness training for stewards.

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Antisemitic Incidents at Argentina Local Soccer Match Spark Official Investigations, Condemnations

Argentinian authorities and soccer officials have launched investigations following antisemitic incidents by Club Atlético All Boys fans during Sunday’s local match against Atlanta. Atlanta, a soccer team based in the Villa Crespo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, has deep historical ties to Argentina’s Jewish community, which has long been a significant presence in the area. This latest antisemitic incident took place outside the stadium before the game had even started.

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Freed Israeli hostages visit set of ‘Fauda’

(July 2, 2025 / JNS) A group of former Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza visited the set of the award-winning TV drama Fauda on Tuesday. The five female IDF surveillance soldiers—Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Agam Berger and Liri Albag—were released in January after being abducted during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre in southern Israel.

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