The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Are Politics Inspiring Anti-Semitic Violence?
Dec 16, 2025
Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Executive Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values, delves into the alarming rise of anti-Semitic violence. He highlights the recent ISIS-inspired attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Australia and discusses how certain political narratives are fostering anti-Jewish sentiments. Menken emphasizes that anti-Zionism often manifests as anti-Semitism, and he points fingers at social media influencers for promoting hate. He calls for a societal rejection of these narratives, framing the fight against anti-Semitism as crucial for all civilization.
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Global Surge Linked To Demonizing Narratives
- Anti-Jewish violence has surged globally, highlighted by the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre motivated by ISIS.
- Rabbi Yaakov Menken ties rising attacks to narratives that demonize Jews and justify murder.
Policy Choices Can Amplify Hate
- Menken argues Australian recognition of a Palestinian state after October 7 fueled anti-Jewish sentiment.
- He says that recognition endorsed a narrative that demonizes Jews and helped justify violence.
Personal Confrontation On Capitol Hill
- Rabbi Yaakov Menken recounts being shouted at on Capitol Hill with "Free Palestine" because he is visibly Jewish.
- He says the phrase functioned as a slur targeting him personally rather than a policy critique.