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EU fears new resurgence of Islamic State terrorism

The issue was raised at a working party on terrorism where officials from the EU’s diplomatic arm, the EEAS, told EU diplomats that ISIS carried out 34 attacks in Syria last month alone.

FRA report finds that most EU countries lack reliable and comparable data on antisemitism

To address these gaps, the FRA calls for a comprehensive overhaul of national recording systems. It urges member states to equip police forces with effective hate crime recording mechanisms and to provide specialised training enabling officers to identify antisemitic bias.

UNESCO survey finds antisemitism present in three quarters of EU classrooms

The data shows that more than three quarters (78%) of surveyed teachers have encountered at least one antisemitic incident between students, while over a quarter of them (27%) had witnessed nine or more such incidents.

European Parliament condemns Iran’s brutal repression of protesters

In a resolution MEPs express their outrage at the repression and mass murders being perpetrated by the Iranian regime against protesters in Iran.

Australia holds national day of mourning for victims of Bondi Hanukkah massacre

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was “profoundly sorry” that his government had failed to prevent the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as the country observed a day of mourning for the victims of the attack.

Argentina designates Iran’s Quds Force a terrorist organisation

An official statement from the Argentine president’s office says that the body specializes in “training for the execution of terrorist attacks in other countries,” adding that Argentina holds it responsible for the 1990s Buenos Aires terrorist attacks.

European Council prolongs restrictive measures for another year against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Those designated are subject to an asset freeze and EU citizens and companies are prohibited from making funds available to them. Individuals are additionally subject to a travel ban, which prevents them from entering or transiting through EU member states.

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EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova named Vice-President of the World Jewish Congress

In her new role, Ms Kalenova will represent the voice of Jewish communities in Europe on the WJC Executive Committee.