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EJC President and leaders of affiliated communities sign letter with Jewish organisations and elected officials urging the EU to prioritise antisemitism in new mandate

The letter also calls for the deployment of adequate resources, means, and political support to assist the work of the European Commission's antisemitism coordinator and the promotion of Jewish life.

Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem

The decision of President Santiago Peña to reopen the Jerusalem embassy makes Paraguay the first country to make the move since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack last year triggered the war.

Australian Federal Police established a new Special Operation targeting threats and violence against the Jewish community

The operation will investigate serious offences including urging violence against Jewish groups, advocating terrorism or genocide, and using communication services to threaten or harass.

Arsonists extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in despicable antisemitic attack

Arsonists extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in what Australia’s prime minister condemned...

2,062 antisemitic incidents reported in Australia between October 2023 and September 2024

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has released a stark report...

U.S. House resolution calls “upon states and international bodies to take action to counter antisemitism”

Within the bill, there is a requirement for the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and the National Counterterrorism Center to “jointly produce an annual threat assessment of antisemitic violent extremism.”

European Parliament reiterates its call to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation

MEPs reiterated demands for the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, citing recent legal grounds established by a German court ruling.

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EJC welcomes agreement for ceasefire in Northern Israel and Lebanon

The European Jewish Congress welcomes the decision of the Israeli government to approve a ceasefire in the conflict with the Iran-backed Lebanese terror organisation Hezbollah.