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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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Germany says Dead Sea Scrolls don’t belong to Israel

Uwe Becker, the deputy mayor of Frankfurt, expressed outrage on Thursday over the German government's decision not to recognize the Dead Sea Scrolls as Israeli property, prompting the cancellation of a slated 2019 exhibit at the Bible Museum in Frankfurt.

European centrists call for action against Hezbollah

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), which comprises dozens of centrist parties from across the continent that champion liberal democratic values, called for action to be taken against Hezbollah in a statement by the alliance’s president on Sunday.

70th anniversary of UN Partition Plan vote marked in New York

Several Jewish organisations hosted in New York an event marking the 70th anniversary of the UN General Assembly Resolution 181, also dubbed the Partition Plan, which called for the creation of a Jewish state alongside an Arab state.

NATO and Israel sign agreement on exchange of classified information

On November 14, NATO and the State of Israel concluded the administrative arrangements for the protection of classified information as part of a security agreement initially signed in 2001.

Israel to celebrate 70 years with re-enactment of Partition Plan vote

The Israeli delegation to the United Nations will hold a historical re-enactment of the November 29 1947, UN vote on the Partition Plan, which led to Israel's Declaration of Independence 70 years ago.

Lebanese actor arrested for “collaborating” with Israel

Prominent Lebanese actor and playwright Ziad Itani has been arrested for allegedly "collaborating with the Israeli enemy" in plots targeting political leaders in the country.
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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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