Van Jones warns of rising antisemitism at AFMDA gala

Political commentator Van Jones addressed the American Friends of Magen David Adom gala in New York City, where he received the ‘Legacy of Unity’ award. Jones emphasized the historical alliance between Black and Jewish communities, noting their joint roles in founding organizations like the NAACP and the National Urban League to preserve American democracy.

Jones warned that rising antisemitism acts as a “poison” intended to fracture the relationship between these two communities. He expressed particular concern regarding digital platforms like TikTok, suggesting they disseminate misinformation that influences younger generations to adopt inflammatory viewpoints and hostility toward Jewish people and Israel.

During his speech, Jones shared personal accounts of antisemitism shared by attendees, including instances of harassment against students and the redirection of communal resources from charitable programs toward security measures.