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According to report, there has been a concerning increase in antisemitic incidents in Argentina in 2024

A total of 678 complaints were registered, marking an increase of 80 cases compared to the previous year. Reports of antisemitic physical assaults rose significantly, with 10 cases documented.

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.

EJC President and leaders of affiliated communities sign letter with Jewish organisations and elected officials urging the EU to prioritise antisemitism in new mandate

The letter also calls for the deployment of adequate resources, means, and political support to assist the work of the European Commission's antisemitism coordinator and the promotion of Jewish life.

Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem

The decision of President Santiago Peña to reopen the Jerusalem embassy makes Paraguay the first country to make the move since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack last year triggered the war.

Australian Federal Police established a new Special Operation targeting threats and violence against the Jewish community

The operation will investigate serious offences including urging violence against Jewish groups, advocating terrorism or genocide, and using communication services to threaten or harass.

Arsonists extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in despicable antisemitic attack

Arsonists extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in what Australia’s prime minister condemned...

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Nuclear Iran threatens us all

No people and no country can or should stand idly by when its sworn enemy is not only pledged to destroy its very existence but also possesses the nuclear capacity to carry out its threat.