StopAntisemitism, an organization founded in 2018 by Liora Rez, a refugee from the Soviet Union, has been at the forefront of exposing and combating antisemitism. Rez’s initiative uses social media to highlight discriminatory acts against Jews and Israel, particularly in the wake of the Hamas-initiated invasion of Israel on October 7, which led to the massacre of 1,200 people. Since then, the organization has seen a 1,500% increase in reports of antisemitic incidents.
StopAntisemitism’s strategy involves publicizing the names and employers of individuals accused of antisemitism, following a verification process, and encouraging community action against them. This approach has led to several individuals losing their jobs, including Sam Suleiman, an ICU nurse in Norway who displayed a “Hamas” tattoo, and Dr. Majd Aburabia of Beaumont Hospital’s breast care center in Dearborn, Michigan, who made a controversial Facebook post referencing the October 7 attack.
Additionally, Dr. Manoj Sen, a London-based surgeon, was dismissed following his antisemitic comment on Facebook. Similarly, Apple terminated three employees for their anti-Jewish remarks on social media. The group also flagged an Instagram post by Mika Tosca, a professor of climate science, containing derogatory remarks about Israelis.
However, the group has faced criticism from entities like the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Edward Ahmed Mitchell, CAIR’s deputy director, accused StopAntisemitism of using harassment to silence individuals sympathetic to Palestinians, labeling it as an anti-Muslim group more focused on protecting the Israeli government from criticism than addressing genuine antisemitism.
The conflict has also led to a rise in anti-Muslim incidents, with CAIR reporting an increase in complaints of bias since the Israel-Hamas war began. As the situation remains tense, the number of casualties continues to mount, with over 11,000 deaths in Gaza, according to the Hamas-controlled health ministry.