Kelly Leibovich, at The Blogs

Kelly Leibovich

May 19, 2026, 5:20 PM

The recent Eurovision show happened exactly as expected - with bitter condemnation, public outcry, and outlandish criticism of Israel’s participation in a euro-musical show it has been a part of since 1973. What better way to express what some...

May 29, 2019, 10:00 PM

IHRA: The Importance of Defining Antisemitism

Antisemitism is on the rise. Statistics demonstrate how European countries such as France and Germany show a rise in offences and violent attacks against Jews. . Explaining the growth of international antisemitism is important, but also understanding the history...

May 17, 2019, 10:07 PM

The Truth about JStreet

University campuses are about engagement in open dialogue, discourse and debate. They’re about the importance of conversation and education in challenging and inspiring students. This holds particularly true and necessary when discussing Israel. Students have wide-ranging political convictions when...

Feb 13, 2019, 1:27 PM

Malaysian Prime Minister invited to Oxford Union After Anti-Semitic Comments

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad speaks during the General Debate of the 73rd session of the General Assembly at the United Nations in New York on September 28, 2018. (KENA BETANCUR / AFP)

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has gained recent controversy for his comments describing Jewish people as ‘hooked nose’. Mohamad’s antisemitic rhetoric escalated to Holocaust denial and derogatory comments towards Israel, collectively denying the number of Holocaust victims and blaming...

About Me

Kelly Leibovich has a masters and bachelors in law and international public policy. Her topics of interest include the Israel, the Jewish diaspora, Jewish identity, international affairs, and diplomacy.