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Telegram’s hate speech increased 433% after October 7 massacre

Telegram, known for its stringent privacy features and minimal content moderation, has since become a bastion for groups that incite violence against Jews and the Jewish State.

Human Rights Watch details hundreds of war crimes by Hamas-led terrorists on Oct. 7

Hamas led armed Palestinian groups in committing hundreds of highly coordinated war crimes, including attacks on civilians and gender-based violence, during the October 7 onslaught on Israel that set off the war in Gaza, Human Rights Watch said in a comprehensive report.

Argentina designates Hamas as a terrorist organisation

Argentina designated Hamas a terrorist organisation and ordered a freeze on the financial assets of the Palestinian group.

EU Council prolongs EU restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support for armed groups and entities in the Middle East

Those targeted are subject to an asset freeze, and the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited. Additionally, a travel ban to the EU applies to the natural persons listed.

FRA survey shows high levels of antisemitism for European Jews even before the Hamas massacre of October 7th

The survey revealed that 80% of respondents viewed antisemitism as a major problem, and 90% had encountered online antisemitism, illustrating the concerning situation for European Jewish communities months before the deadliest attacks on Jews since the Holocaust.

META will pull down ‘Zionist’ posts when used to threaten Jewish people

“We will remove content attacking ‘Zionists’ when it is not explicitly about the political movement, but instead uses antisemitic stereotypes, or threatens other types of harm through intimidation, or violence directed against Jews or Israelis under the guise of attacking Zionists,” Meta wrote in a blog post.

Australian PM announces appointment of envoy to combat antisemitism

The naming of the antisemitism special envoy, Jillian Segal, is a “critical step” to easing tensions in Australia as a result of the Middle East fighting, he says.

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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.