Harry Potter author JK Rowling accused of anti-Semitism after trans row

Harry Potter author JK Rowling , who has been at the centre of a row over her comments about transgender women , has now been accused of using anti-Semitic imagery in her famous books. Former US talk show host and comedian Jon Stewart has hit out at the writer, saying imagery used in the film version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was “anti-Semitic”. The comic said he thought it was “so weird” that people had not reacted to the “Jews” running the underground Gringotts Wizarding Bank. It comes after JK, who is known for her stance against anti-Semitism and has been defended by Jewish charities, faced further backlash for her views on transgender rights. JK Rowling was accused of writing anti-Semitic characters ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Jon expressed concern over scenes set in the magical bank, which is run by goblins, on his podcast The Problem with Jon Stewart. He said: “Talking to people, here's what I say, ‘Have you ever seen a Harry Potter movie? Have you ever seen the scenes in Gringotts Bank?’ “‘Do you know what those folks who run the bank are? Jews!'” He went on: “Let me show this – it's… Read full this story

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