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Israeli President Isaac Herzog issues special message of support for Jewish communities around the world

"In the face of this terrifying resurgence of antisemitism: Do not fear. Stand proud. Stand strong for your freedom. Israel stands with you. Israel cares for you. We care for you. We are here for you" said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Iranian Chief Justice calls Israel ‘perishable’, vows to ‘liberate’ Golan Heights

The Chief Justice of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, told Syria’s ambassador to Iran that it supports the “resistance” to retake the Golan Heights from Israel.

Pair of 18th-century Torah shields expected to fetch 850 000€ each at auction

Among the relics up for sale in a forthcoming Sotheby’s auction are two Torah shields that the auction house is calling “the most important pieces of Judaica to appear at auction in a generation.”

Bahrain backs IHRA definition of antisemitism in memorandum with U.S.

Bahrain paid heed to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, in a memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S.

Greece and Israel promote investment at regional economic conference

Israeli Regional Cooperation Minister Ofir Akunis met with his Greek counterpart Adonis Georgiadis in Athens, during which they agreed upon establishing a regional economic conference between the respective governments.

TikTok says it will crack down on antisemitism, white nationalism

Video snippet sharing sensation TikTok said it is cracking down on hateful content, banning antisemitic stereotypes and white nationalism posts.

Albania adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The Albanian parliament has endorsed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism, making the country one of the first Muslim-majority countries to adopt the definition.

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Statements

EJC welcomes European Parliament resolution calling for extended sanctions against Iran

“The centrality of Iran in the destabilisation of the whole of the Middle East is evident to all and we welcome the Parliament’s resolution noting this fact. The time has come for total exclusion of the Islamic Republic from the international arena and targeted sanctions” said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.