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80 years after the Shoah, seven largest Jewish communities in the world report unprecedented rise in antisemitism

The report highlights dramatic rises in both the total number of antisemitic incidents and antisemitic incidents per capita in—Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States—driven in part by the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist massacre in Israel.

Eight European countries demand compensation from Israel for West Bank demolitions

Eight European Union countries wrote an official protest letter to Israel, demanding...

Former French minister becomes first Jewish head of UNESCO

Former French culture minister Audrey Azoulay has been elected as UNESCO's next Director-General. The...

Report: In accord with Fatah, Hamas agrees to cease attacks on Israelis in the West Bank

The much-hailed accord signed in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah this week...

Israel follows US in withdrawal from UNESCO over alleged anti-Israel bias

Israel on Friday followed its ally the US in quitting the UN’s...

Netanyahu praises Trump decision to decertify Iran nuclear deal

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday lauded US President Donald Trump’s...

Jewish restitution group concerned as Polish legislation ignores Holocaust

The World Jewish Restitution Organisation welcomed Poland's intention to tackle the issue...

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EJC welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and looks forward to continuing to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations

The EJC remains committed to working closely with the Holy See and the wider Catholic community to foster understanding, combat religious-based discrimination, and promote peace and human dignity throughout Europe and beyond.