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EU Council adopts new sanctions against Iran

The individuals and entities targeted are responsible for the development and transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, and related technology that contribute to destabilizing activities in the Middle East region.

Bodies of 6 hostages murdered by Hamas recovered in Rafah by the IDF

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the six were “brutally murdered” by Hamas shortly before troops arrived — possibly only a day or two before they were recovered.

Anti-Jewish hate crimes reported in the state of New York in 2023 accounted for nearly half of all hate crimes

"In 2023, nearly 44 percent of all recorded hate crime incidents and 88 percent of religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish victims, the largest share of all such crimes," according to the report. 

US government to spend record $454 million securing religious institutions as antisemitism spikes

“The funds announced today will provide communities across the country with vital resources necessary to strengthen their security and guard against terrorism and other threats,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement.

Bomb threats emailed to over 100 Jewish institutions in Canada

“I’m disgusted at reports that more than 100 Jewish institutions across Canada were targeted by threats today. This is blatant antisemitism" said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

Argentine police thwart Islamist terror cell planning attacks on Jewish community

According to the Argentine government, the terrorist cell had been spreading hate messages, attack plans and content from terror groups such as ISIS and the Taliban.

Nations around the world endorse Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism

US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt announced the endorsement of the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism by the United States and 35 other states and international bodies.

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Statements

EJC welcomes approval of EU Council Declaration on Fostering Jewish Life and Combating Antisemitism

“The declaration reaffirms the urgency to fight against antisemitism in Europe amid its unprecedented rise after the worst massacre against the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.