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Portuguese President express solidarity with Lisbon Jewish community former VP and acclaimed writer who suffered antisemitic abuse while voting

Former Vice-President of the Lisbon Jewish Community Esther Mucznik filed a complaint with the National Elections Commission for antisemitic offenses.

Portugal defends holding perpetrators of sexual violence accountable in Hamas attacks

"The United Nations report shows that the barbaric attacks by Hamas on October 7 included heinous cases of sexual violence. Impunity is incompatible with peace and justice" said Portuguese Foreign Minister.

Jewish Community of Lisbon condemns the vandalisation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with pro-Palestinian graffiti

"We regret that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building has been the target of vandalism to convey messages of hatred and intolerance" said the Jewish Community of Lisbon.

Portugal’s president vows to apply pressure to secure hostages release

"We must do everything in our power to bring the hostages home" said President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

Portuguese Parliament approves condolences for the passing of former CIL President José Carp

A longstanding member of the Jewish Community of Lisbon, José Carp assumed leadership roles within the community from the 1980s, serving in various capacities through different mandates.

Solemn ceremony in Lisbon with families of Portuguese-Israeli hostages

Families of four Portuguese-Israeli hostages, kidnapped two months ago by the Islamic extremist group Hamas, gathered in Lisbon's Shaaré Tikvah synagogue to pray for their release.

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