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Australia introduces hate-crime legislation as antisemitism rises

Australia has seen an increase in acts targeting the Jewish community since Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre in southern Israel.
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Man who plotted to kill Jews in New York on 7 October anniversary arrested in Canada

A Pakistani citizen was arrested in Quebec accused of plotting to kill “as many Jewish civilians as possible” in New York City on the first anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israelis, according to the United States Justice Department.

EP Foreign Affairs Committee votes to condition EU funding to Palestinian Authority on antisemitism-free textbooks

This amendment to the 2025 EU budget stipulates that funding to the Palestinian Authority (PA) will be contingent upon significant reforms to its educational curriculum.

U.S. charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack on Israel

They face serious charges, including conspiring to murder U.S. nationals, conspiring to finance terrorism, and conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction that resulted in death

Bodies of 6 hostages murdered by Hamas recovered in Rafah by the IDF

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the six were “brutally murdered” by Hamas shortly before troops arrived — possibly only a day or two before they were recovered.

Anti-Jewish hate crimes reported in the state of New York in 2023 accounted for nearly half of all hate crimes

"In 2023, nearly 44 percent of all recorded hate crime incidents and 88 percent of religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish victims, the largest share of all such crimes," according to the report. 

US government to spend record $454 million securing religious institutions as antisemitism spikes

“The funds announced today will provide communities across the country with vital resources necessary to strengthen their security and guard against terrorism and other threats,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement.
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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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