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UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel

The sanctions target senior figures in Iran's army, air force and organisations linked to Iran's ballistic and cruise missile development.

Jewish Representative Council of Ireland condemns antisemitic remarks made by a Dublin City Councillor

The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland was appalled by the remarks made by the Fine Gael Dublin City Councillor, in which she stated that “the US economy is ruled by the Jews, by Israel.”

University of Marburg appoints its first Antisemitism Commissioner

Susanne Urban, the project leader of the Research and Information Centre RIAS Hesse, which documents antisemitic incidents in the region, has been selected for the role.

Swedish PM urges EU to list Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation

"We want Sweden to seriously address with the other EU countries the incredibly problematic connection between the IRGC, their destructive role in the region, but also their escalating actions around various European countries, of which Sweden is one," said PM Ulf Kristersson.

Auschwitz survivor Lily Ebert dies aged 100

Ebert, who became a founding member of the UK's Holocaust Survivor Centre, and her, grandson accrued billions of views on TikTok in an effort to educate the younger generation on the Holocaust.

Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain condemns attack by pro-Palestinian activist against journalist Pilar Rahola

"The FCJE defends freedom of expression and denounces violent acts that seek to silence it. We offer our full support and solidarity to Pilar Rahola."

Knife-wielding aggressors attack Jewish woman in Paris

According to the report, three individuals attacked the woman, threatening her with a knife while calling her antisemitic slurs, including referencing the October 7 massacre. 

Dutch House of Representatives voted in favour of including Samidoun on the list of terrorist organisations

The motion arises from increasing concerns regarding organisations like Samidoun, which are accused of promoting antisemitism and terrorist ideologies.

Norway raises terror threat level amid rising concerns over Israeli and Jewish targets

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, as well as other factors, are reasons for Norway increasing its terrorist threat.

UK government resumes funding to tackle antisemitism in schools and universities

The commitment comes after the number of incidents of antisemitic abuse nationwide more than doubled in the first five months of 2024, compared to the same period a year earlier.

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