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The United States slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program and restrictions on the access to technologies by the Islamic Republic

In response to Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the US is taking sweeping actions against several actors involved in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program.

Coronavirus: EU strengthens action to tackle disinformation

The European Commission has published a joint communication to the other EU institutions, which proposes immediate action to counter disinformation, including attempts by state actors.

Neo-Nazi mosque shooter in Norway jailed for minimum 21 years

A Norwegian court sentenced a far right extremist to a minimum of 21 years in prison for a 2019 mosque attack near Oslo and for murdering his step-sister in a racially-motivated act.

Emmy Nominated film “Hate Among Us” tackles rise of antisemitism worldwide

The documentary "Hate Among Us", which tracks the origins of hate crimes has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.

March of the Living program to air, giving hope in face of antisemitism

The March of the Living is hosting an online program which will feature Whoopi Goldberg and Mayim Bialik, set to resonate with today's rising antisemitic challenges whilst commemorating the anniversary of the end of WWII and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

IHRA: What is Holocaust Distortion and why is it a problem?

With antisemitism on the rise internationally, we see Holocaust denial and distortion becoming more and more prevalent in contemporary culture, from media to politics across the ideological spectrum. But what is Holocaust distortion, and why is it so damaging?

Evidence of ‘Second Japanese Schindler’ found in US

Saburo Nei (1902-1992), who was Japan's acting consul-general in Vladivostok, is believed to have granted visas to Jews during the war.

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European Jewish Congress expresses solidarity with Israel and condemns Iranian attack on Jewish State

We urge the European Union and its member states to totally isolate Iran economically and politically from the international family of nations by strongly enforcing and extending sanctions against the Islamic Republic.