Broader "Positive" Changes in Early 2026 Beyond the individual case of Ye, there are other signals of a "counter-movement" designed to push back against the rise of antisemitism: The "Never Is Now" Momentum: The ADL is currently preparing for its major 2026 summit (slated for March), which has seen a massive surge in corporate sponsorship and celebrity backing (including figures like Montana Tucker and Gal Gadot) compared to previous years. The goal is to move beyond "monitoring" and toward "active allyship." The Rise of Non-Jewish Allies: A notable change in January 2026 is the "New Year, New Voices" campaign, where non-Jewish celebrities (such as Cindy Crawford and Hayden Panettiere) are leading the messaging. This marks a shift away from Jews being the only ones talking about antisemitism, framing it instead as a universal "social health" issue. Legislative "Hard Lines": Following the Bondi Beach attack in late December, several countries, including Australia and the UK, have moved to fast-track laws that treat the public display of certain symbols and the incitement of antisemitic hatred with much higher criminal penalties, signaling that the "tolerance for intolerance" is narrowing. The Current Sentiment The response to Ye's apology is split. While some see it as a "PR move" ahead of his upcoming album Bully, others—including some Jewish advocacy groups—have expressed a cautious hope. The Campaign Against Antisemitism noted that while they are skeptical given his history, a public rejection of Nazi ideology by a figure with his reach is objectively better for the "global temperature" than his previous stance.