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Denmark

121 antisemitic incidents reported in Denmark in 2023

The figures show an overwhelming increase in reports following the terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Danish influencer sentenced for posting pro-Hamas video on Snapchat

He was sentenced to four months of suspended imprisonment with the requirement of completing 100 hours of community service.

Antisemitism in Denmark reaches highest level in the last ten years

"If there are still people who deny that we have a problem with antisemitism in Denamrk, it is because they do not want to acknowledge it" said President of the Jewish Community of Denmak Henri Goldstein.

4 terrorists ‘acting in Hamas’s name’ arrested in Denmark

Danish authorities said they had made several arrests in a coordinated action across the country on suspicion of preparation for an antisemitic terrorist attack. 

Survey shows a worrying rise in online antisemitism in Denmark

The study shows that prejudices, hatred, and conspiracy theories against Jews have not remained confined to extremist circles but have become common in the digital public discourse.

Denmark is deploying troops to protect Jewish sites in response to rising antisemitism

Denmark will deploy army units to protect Jewish and Israeli sites in Copenhagen in response to an increase in antisemitism in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 terror onslaught.

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