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Israel ranks as 8th-happiest nation in global survey

Israeli young adults spoke most positively out of anyone in this year’s survey about the quality of their social connections — with Mexico and Argentina following closely behind — and seventh on their quantity.
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The United Nations announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitism

The UN Action Plan to Enhance Monitoring and Response to Antisemitism is primarily focused on strengthening and coordinating work throughout the United Nations, but it also includes recommendations for governments and organisations.

According to ADL, nearly half of people across the globe harbor antisemitic beliefs

A striking 46% of adults across the globe harbor “deeply entrenched” antisemitic attitudes, according to an annual survey conducted by the ADL.

EU Council extends restrictive measures by one year to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

The EU Council decided to extend by one year, until 20 January 2026, the existing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).

According to NYPD data, Jews were the target of the majority of hate crimes in New York City

Data compiled by the department showed that there were 345 anti-Jewish hate crimes across the city in 2024, nearly 54% of the 641 total hate crimes tallied.

Montreal synagogue firebombed for second time since Hamas onslaught against Israel

Assailants firebombed a synagogue in a Montreal suburb for the second time in just over a year.

European Union to resume Association Council meetings with Israel

Association Council meetings include all 27 EU foreign ministers and the Israeli one.
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SACC by EJC launches the EU-funded SAFE programme to educate youngsters on threat awareness and self-protection

SAFE is part of the EU-funded BADRI Project, led by the European Jewish Congress in partnership with IKG Wien, Faith Matters, and SACC by EJC. You can visit the platform in the following link:  https://safe.sacc-ejc.org/.

EJC congratulates Friedrich Merz on his victory in the German elections and expresses its concern over the rise of the far-right party AfD

EJC and WJC call for immediate release of hostages held by Hamas

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