Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter highlights the growing issue of anti-Jewish sentiment both in the United States and globally.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EDITION:
– Rubio pledges to eradicate Hezbollah and Iranian activities in Venezuela
– Mamdani faces backlash from the Jewish community over antisemitism definition
– Anti-Israel demonstrations lead Spanish basketball teams to restrict fan attendance
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was apprehended by U.S. forces, prompting a warning from Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Cuba. Rubio stated that Cuba should brace itself for the implications of Maduro’s capture. (Fox News)
LEADING STORY: Following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a definitive halt to operations linked to Iran and Hezbollah in Venezuela. Describing Venezuela as a former terror stronghold, Rubio emphasized that the Trump administration would no longer permit Hezbollah’s presence in the Western Hemisphere, marking a decisive shift from the longstanding Iranian influence during Maduro’s regime.
VIDEO FOOTAGE: During a speech in Florida, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed evangelical leaders, framing the conflict as a collective Judeo-Christian battle impacting America, Israel, and Western nations. WATCH HERE:
REDEFINING HATE: New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, ignited backlash by scrapping the city’s adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism on his first day in office, arguing it doesn’t protect Jewish New Yorkers. Jewish and civil rights groups blasted the move as weakening safeguards, fueling criticism that Mamdani’s early agenda signals hostility toward Israel and the Jewish community.
EMPTY SEATS: Two EuroLeague games in Spain featuring Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv will tip off in empty arenas after authorities deemed them “high-risk” amid anti-Israel protests. Real Madrid and Barcelona shut out fans on police advice, underscoring how geopolitical tensions continue to spill into European sports — forcing elite competition behind closed doors.
Maccabi’s Cuban forward Jasiel Rivero dribbles downcourt challenged by Barcelona’s Czech guard Tomas Satoransky (L) during the Euroleague basketball match between FC Barcelona and Maccabi Tel-Aviv at the Palau Blaugrana arena in Barcelona on Feb. 5, 2025. (Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images)
GUEST EDITORIAL: Irit Tratt, the former co-chair of the Trump 47 National Women’s Leadership Coalition, tells the story of a 53-year-old New Jersey man who landed in jail after coming to the aid of a fellow Jew who was attacked outside a synagogue. Now, the federal government is mulling charges against the mob.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “We are deeply troubled that, on his first day in office, Mayor Mamdani weakened protections to fight antisemitism.” statement from the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) New York and New Jersey chapter on New York mayor’s repeal of key definition of antisemitism.
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