EUROPEAN JEWISH CONGRESS-Newsletter 21 May 2021
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Comunidad Judía
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13 Sivan 5781 – 24 May, 2021
NEW YORK TIMES : ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN STRIFE FEEDS A SPATE OF ANTISEMITIC ACTS IN EUROPE
EJC President Moshe Kantor warned against “geopolitical events 3,000 miles away” being used as a pretext to attack Jews. “By attacking Jewish targets, they demonstrate they don’t hate Jews because of Israel, but rather hate Israel because it is the Jewish homeland,” he stated.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
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RADIO SHOW EP. 8 – THE BALKANS
In the last episode of the EJC’s French-language radio show highlighting Europe’s Jewish communities, we showcase the journey of the Jewish communities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia.
Thursday, May 20, 2021 |
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GERMANY BANS THREE GROUPS CLOSE TO HEZBOLLAH
Germany has banned three associations that are accused of donating to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
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GERMANY VOWS TO CRACK DOWN ON ANTISEMITISM AT ISRAEL PROTESTS
Following a spate of anti-Israel protests across Germany tied to the Israel-Gaza violence, political leaders have vowed to crack down on demonstrators who have used antisemitic rhetoric and have attacked Jewish institutions.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
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ALARM AS 116 ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS REPORTED IN LAST 10 DAYS, A 600 PERCENT RISE
Britain has seen at least 116 reported incidents of antisemitism over the last 10 days – a 600 percent rise.
Thursday, May 20, 2021 |
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LONDON TO UP POLICE PRESENCE IN JEWISH AREAS AFTER ANTISEMITIC CONVOY
More police will be deployed to the streets of Jewish areas in London, Mayor Sadiq Khan said, after four people were arrested for allegedly shouting antisemitic abuse.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 |
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EIGHT PEOPLE IN COURT AFTER ANTISEMITIC TWEETS AGAINST MISS PROVENCE
April Benayoum was the target of antisemitic tweets after she spoke about her Israeli origins during the Miss France 2021 contest. Eight people will go on trial in September.
Friday, May 21, 2021 |
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ISRAEL ANNOUNCES MUTUAL AND UNCONDITIONAL CEASEFIRE WITH HAMAS
The Israeli security cabinet unanimously voted to a “mutual and unconditional” cessation of hostilities with Hamas, according to a statement from the Office of the Israeli Prime Minister.
Friday, May 21, 2021 |
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PAKISTAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER INVOKES ANTISEMITIC SLUR DURING TV INTERVIEW
Pakistan’s foreign minister echoed a pair of antisemitic tropes on a CNN segment discussing the Israel-Gaza violence.
Friday, May 21, 2021 |
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L.A. RESTAURANT ATTACK BEING INVESTIGATED AS AN ANTISEMITIC HATE CRIME
An attack on diners outside a sushi restaurant by people shouting slogans against Israel is being investigated by Los Angeles police as an antisemitic hate crime.
Thursday, May 20, 2021 |
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ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES DESIGNATES HAMAS AS TERRORIST GROUP
The Organization of American States announced that it has designated Hamas as a terrorist group.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
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