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Der Standard: “EJC President highlighted the growing insecurity felt by Jews in Europe”

EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant applauded the initiative of the Austrian Parliament President and urged immediate action against the rise of antisemitism.
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JNS: “London police: ‘From river to sea’ projected on Big Ben ‘not criminal offense”

“Absolutely appalling,” the European Jewish Congress wrote. “This antisemitic chant is a rallying cry used by Hamas terrorists calling for the destruction of the State of Israel.”

Jerusalem Post: “Holocaust memorial stones splattered with paint in Vienna”

“Heartbreaking to see stumbling stones paying tribute to Jews who were deported to concentration camps smeared with yellow paint in Vienna,” said the EJC.

Jerusalem Post: “Top European rights court upholds Belgian ban on kosher slaughter”

“Restrictions on fundamental aspects of Jewish religious freedom of expression, coupled with a background of massive increases in antisemitic attacks on Jewish communities, lead us to seriously consider whether Jews have a future in Europe" said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.

Die Presse: “Sobotka honoured by European Jewish Congress”

“Anyone who wants to protect democracy must not shy away from the fight against antisemitism,” he emphasized in his acceptance speech.

JNS: “London police arrest man accused of threatening Jews with a knife”

The European Jewish Congress wrote that it is “horrified by the news of an individual wielding a knife in a kosher store.” It added that the man “shouted antisemitic abuse, chased some individuals and threatened to stab them.”

Jerusalem Post: “ICJ’s anti-Israel ruling a ‘dark day in the pursuit of justice’ – Jewish orgs”

“If the Republic of South Africa truly wanted to benefit the citizens of Gaza, it would have been better occupied using its international links to pressurize Hamas and its allies to cease hostilities against Israel rather than bring this nefarious case for genocide,” Muzicant added.
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Amid alarming rises in antisemitic attacks in Europe, Jewish communities warn of urgent threat to security at Austrian Parliament conference

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) strongly endorses the joint statement issued at the Austrian Parliament’s conference, addressing the disturbing rise in antisemitism following October 7th as an affront to democracy and human rights, supported by parliamentarians and policymakers from across the world.

Statement by European Jewish Congress President following Hamas’ execution of six Israeli hostages

EJC appalled by arson attack at French synagogue

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