Anatomy of a blood libel
The article discusses the resurgence of anti-Semitic imagery and accusations, particularly the recent portrayal of Jews in relation to sexual violence against Palestinians. It draws parallels between historical anti-Jewish caricatures and modern depictions that suggest Jews are using dogs to commit atrocities. The author critiques the media's role in propagating these narratives and the societal acceptance of such extreme claims without sufficient evidence.
- ▪The article compares historical anti-Semitic imagery, such as the Judensau, to contemporary depictions of Jews in relation to sexual violence.
- ▪Recent protests featured activists portraying Jewish soldiers forcing Palestinians to engage in sexual acts with dogs.
- ▪The New York Times published a controversial article alleging that Israeli forces use dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners.
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| Original publisher | spiked |
| Canonical URL | https://www.spiked-online.com/2026/05/24/anatomy-of-a-blood-libel/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:35 +0000 |
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| Last seen | 2026-05-24T00:06:40.774Z |
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i Getty Long-read Anatomy of a blood libel Why so many people believe the racist lie that Israelis are using dogs to rape Palestinians. dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Brendan O'Neill" }) Brendan O'Neill chief political writer 24th May 2026 Share Topics Long-reads Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. They called it the Judensau. Sometimes it was a real pig, fresh from bathing in its own shit, other times it was an effigy made of wicker and filled with straw. The fools dressed as Jews, sporting ‘Jew beards’ and prayer shawls, would gyrate around the swine. They would mock-suck from its teats. Some even gestured towards its anus, hinting at fornication between this unclean people and unclean beast.
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