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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten: “We must tackle antisemitism at its root”

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has said that the recent spate of antisemitic attacks have caused anger, fear, and a deep sense of intimidation within the Jewish community.

Austrian MPs unanimously back report on new national strategy against antisemitism

The strategy outlines eight areas of action and 49 measures aimed at protecting Jewish life in Austria, combating antisemitism in all its forms, and preserving the memory of the victims of the Shoah.

Police to investigate “Death to the IDF” chants by Rapper Bobby Vylan in London protest

In a social media statement, Scotland Yard said it would investigate the case, acknowledging ‘the concern that footage and chanting like this cause, particularly among London’s Jewish communities.

Amsterdam Jewish school targeted in attack

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the incident as a “cowardly act of aggression against the Jewish community,” adding that “Jewish people in Amsterdam are increasingly confronted with antisemitism — this is unacceptable.”

Lithuanian TV apologises for Nazi salute by actress

Lithuania’s public television apologised on Wednesday for a live show in which...

Polish Jewish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman dies aged 91

One of the 20th Century's most influential sociologists, Zygmunt Bauman, has died...

Rotterdam city hall flies Israeli flag in solidarity with terror victims

The Israeli flag was flown from Rotterdam city hall in the Netherlands...

Israeli flag hung on Paris city hall in solidarity with Jerusalem terror victims

An Israeli flag was hung on the front of the Paris Municipality...

Israeli flag illuminates Brandenburg Gate

Brandenburg Gate in the German capital of Berlin was lit up in...

Palermo to get first synagogue in 500 years

The Roman Catholic Church in Palermo is ceding to Jewish ownership the...

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