Por Renan Filho · 2026-10-08**Lead**
On the one-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, pro-Hamas demonstrations erupted across several major U.S. cities, drawing sharp condemnation from Jewish advocacy organizations and prompting the Fox News “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter to detail the alarming trend of open support for the terror group. The newsletter, which has tracked a rise in antisemitic incidents since the attack, dedicated its latest edition to the protests that unfolded on Monday, describing chants and imagery that directly celebrated the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust.
**Context**
The October 7 attack killed approximately 1,200 Israelis and saw more than 200 hostages taken into Gaza. In response, Israel launched a sustained military campaign in the Gaza Strip that has led to tens of thousands of casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Since the war began, pro-Palestinian protests have occurred worldwide, with some participants expressing support for Hamas as a resistance movement. The Fox News “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter, launched in early 2024, has been compiling reports of antisemitic incidents, including vandalism, harassment, and violent threats, across the country. Its latest issue focuses on the anniversary rallies, noting that in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., demonstrators carried signs praising Hamas and chanted slogans such as “Glory to the Martyrs” and “From the River to the Sea,” which many Jewish groups view as a call for Israel’s destruction.
In New York City, several hundred activists marched through Midtown Manhattan, blocking traffic and waving Hamas flags. The New York Police Department reported making arrests for disorderly conduct and illegal use of amplified sound. Similar scenes played out in Los Angeles, where a crowd gathered outside the Israeli consulate, and in the nation’s capital, where protesters rallied near the White House. Jewish community leaders expressed alarm, noting that the open glorification of a terrorist attack represented a dangerous escalation. The Anti-Defamation League, which has been tracking antisemitic incidents since October 7, recorded a significant increase in the weeks leading up to the anniversary. The ADL’s data, while not cited with specific numbers in the newsletter, indicates that the overall trend remains elevated compared to pre-war levels.
The Fox News “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter also highlights the use of imagery from the October 7 attack itself, including depictions of paragliders used by Hamas operatives to infiltrate Israel. Such imagery, the newsletter notes, has become a symbol of the attack and is often displayed at rallies to provoke or intimidate Jewish bystanders. The newsletter draws on reporting from Fox News correspondents and other media outlets to provide a comprehensive look at the day’s events.
**Analise**
These protests underscore a deepening polarization in American discourse over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While free speech protections allow for political demonstrations, the explicit support for a designated foreign terrorist organization has raised legal and ethical questions. The U.S. Department of Justice has previously warned that providing material support to Hamas is a federal crime, but the line between expression and incitement remains contentious. Jewish communities across the country have reported increased anxiety and security concerns following the rallies. Synagogues and Jewish community centers have bolstered security measures, and some universities have faced criticism for allowing student groups to host events that praised the attacks.
The “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter serves as a platform to document these incidents for a wide audience, particularly among conservative and pro-Israel readers. Its existence reflects a broader media trend: the rise of niche newsletters that focus on specific social issues, providing in-depth tracking that mainstream news outlets may not prioritize. By chronicling the protests and the accompanying rhetoric, the newsletter aims to counter what it describes as a normalization of antisemitism in public space. Critics, however, argue that the newsletter sometimes conflates legitimate criticism of Israeli policy with antisemitism, a charge the publication rejects.
The impact of such coverage is significant. It amplifies the voices of Jewish communities feeling targeted and pressures law enforcement and elected officials to respond. In the days following the Oct. 7 anniversary, several lawmakers issued statements condemning the protests. Bipartisan condemnations came from both Republican and Democratic leaders, though divisions remain over the proper response to campus and street demonstrations. The Fox News newsletter therefore contributes to a broader national conversation about the boundaries of protest and the resurgence of antisemitism in America.
**Fontes**
Fox News “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter (October 8, 2026 edition); Anti-Defamation League reports on antisemitic incidents; news coverage of Oct. 7 anniversary protests from The New York Times, The Associated Press, and local news outlets; statements from the New York Police Department and Los Angeles Police Department.