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Tunisia

Tunisian Jewish pilgrimage scaled back amid security fears

The pilgrimage is at the heart of Jewish tradition in Tunisia, where only about 1,500 members of the faith still live — mainly on Djerba.
Germany

Far-right crimes in Germany increased to 28,945 in 2023

German Minister of the Interior and Community Nancy Faeser, stated: “It must be assumed that even violent crimes of right-wing extremism continued to increase significantly in 2023.”
United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister: “7 October has left empty seats at the Seder table for too many families”

He said he recognised Pesach would be “a moment for families and communities to give thanks” as they gathered around the Seder table to break matzah together.
Hungary

President of Hungary apologises for father’s Nazi collaboration in a Shoah ceremony in Parliament

“Taking responsibility for the past, including my personal history, I pay tribute to all victims of the Holocaust,” he added.
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Germany

Israel and Germany sign agreement in principle for additional stipends for Holocaust survivors

Israel’s Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority and the German Ministry of Finance signed an agreement in principle to grant an additional stipend to Holocaust survivors.
Sweden

Malmö now favourite city to host new Swedish Holocaust museum

Malmö is now favourite in the bidding to host Sweden's new national Holocaust museum, with the head of Stockholm's Jewish Museum giving the southern city her blessing.
France

Jewish woman hit with metal ball outside Paris synagogue

A 79-year-old Jewish woman was wounded outside a Paris synagogue when she was hit by a metal ball hurled at her head.
United Kingdom

British Jews welcome Church of Wales adoption of IHRA definition of antisemitism

British Jewish leaders have applauded the Church in Wales for adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, following the Church of England and the Church of Scotland.
Germany

German president says country must ensure Jews should be able to openly wear kippot

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says that Germans must ensure that Jews can wear kippot in public spaces without fear of attack.
United Kingdom

Cambridge Union criticised after Malaysian PM makes antisemitic remark

Cambridge Union has been criticised for hosting an event which saw an audience laugh at comments about “Jewish people” made by Malaysia’s PM, Mahathir Mohamad.
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