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Edom/Edomites/Esau

Edom, Edomites or Esau are terms used by Black Hebrew Israelites to refer to people whom they believe to be enemies of God, and whom they describe as having descended from the biblical figure, Esau. References are used as insults to show clear racial differences; Blacks are believed to be the chosen race while Esau's descendants are cursed by God. The term is also used by white supremacist adherents of the racist and antisemitic religious sect Christian Identity to refer to Jews. Adherents claim Jews are descended from Esau/Edom rather than from ancient Israelites. Christian Identity followers argue ancient Israelites were actually the forebears of white Europeans.

This database provides an overview of many of the terms and individuals used by or associated with movements and groups that subscribe to and/or promote extremist or hateful ideologies.

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Resistance News Network (RNN)

Resistance News Netw…

Resistance News Network (RNN) is a radical antisemitic, anti-Zionist English-language Telegram channel that promotes violence against Israel and anti-normalization with “Zionists.” RNN first appeared on Telegram in October 2022. As of October 2023, RNN has claimed that... Read more

Groups / Movements Antisemitism
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Stop Zionist Hate

Stop Zionist Hate

Stop Zionist Hate (SZH) is an online network that uses its influence, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), to promote extreme anti-Israel and anti-Zionist views. Frequently, the network elevates hateful tropes about Jews and Zionists, including posts that... Read more

Groups / Movements Antisemitism
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Inverted Red Triangle

Inverted Red Triangl…

In early November 2023, the inverted red triangle emerged as a symbol that in certain cases can signify support for violent Palestinian resistance against Israel. It is used both offline and online, sometimes in the form of... Read more

Numbers / Symbols Antisemitism
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Scott McKay

Scott McKay

Scott McKay, also known as “Patriot Streetfighter,” is an antisemitic QAnon influencer and radio show host who regularly promotes conspiracy theories about the Khazarian mafia. McKay frequently travels across the United States to speak at various far-right... Read more

People Antisemitism
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