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Jewish schoolboy allegedly punched outside Stamford Hill school in antisemitic attack

A visibly Jewish schoolboy was allegedly punched outside a Jewish school in Stamford Hill while being subjected to antisemitic abuse, in the latest reported hate crime targeting the north London community.

King Charles’ speech sets out new legislation to tackle terrorism and proscribe the IRGC

He announced a new Tackling State Threats Bill to prosecute offenders who carry out antisemitic attacks on behalf of proxy organisations acting for foreign states.

German intelligence agency launches new initiative on antisemitic codes and extremist narratives

According to the agency, a hard core of extremist activists has emerged within parts of the pro-Palestinian scene, especially in the German capital, engaging in antisemitic rhetoric.

French authorities arrest man suspected of planning a terrorist attack against Jews

Police found videos of jihadist propaganda and hundreds of photos of weapons on his cell phone.

Vienna police charge three men for waving Israeli flag at rally

Police in Vienna are pursuing criminal charges against three pro-Israel activists for waving an Israeli flag at a protest against the designation of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Greek Jewish community condemns atttack on Greek Orthodox Patriarch in Bethlehem

The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece has unreservedly condemned the attack against the Patriarch of Jerusalem upon his visit to Bethlehem.

Far-right French mayor bans pork-free school meals

The far-right mayor of a town in southern France is to remove a pork-free school-meal option, describing it as “anti-republican” and contrary to the French state’s secularism.

Greek President signs decree for the construction of Thessaloniki Holocaust museum

The Greek Jewish community has welcomed the signing of a presidential decree on authorising the go-ahead for the construction of a Holocaust museum in the city of Thessaloniki.

Germany reprimands Iran for spying on pro-Israel groups

Germany’s Foreign Ministry rebuked Iran’s ambassador at a December ministry meeting for illicit espionage activities against pro-Israel groups.

German bill seeks deportation of migrants who express antisemitism

Germany’s ruling party is preparing legislation that could see migrants who express antisemitic views deported from the country, the daily Die Welt newspaper reported on Saturday.

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