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Following two weeks of unabated and frankly terrifying attacks on Jewish people, Jewish buildings and indeed Jewish identity in the UK, last week Education Secretary Gavin Williamson (pictured)
offered hope. Rather than simply condemning the huge spike in Jew-hatred, Williamson has gone a step further than perhaps any other leader by identifying a key remedy – Addressing antisemitism head on in schools. If Williamson’s justified concerns are translated into action, it could signal the UK taking a leading role in the European and indeed the global fight against the world’s ‘oldest hatred’,
writes Robert Singer.
The Organization of American States, which represents 35 countries, will order the appointment of a new commissioner and push the adoption of the IHRA definition for the outstanding states in the bloc
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few days tensions have been rising with provocative editorials from Lord David Frost, the UK’s lead on EU/UK relations.
In the European Parliament this morning, Charles Michel, president of the European Council, called on the UK to respect the agreements it had entered into, saying “pacta sunt servanda” - agreements must be kept - one of the most basic principles of international law.
The UK was added to the agenda of European Council that met on 24-25 May. In the conclusions, the 27 heads of government called on the UK to fully implement the Withdrawal, and Trade and Co-operation Agreements. The leaders also called on the UK to respect the principle of non-discrimination among states in its dealing with EU states, sending out a clear message of unity.
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British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers the keynote speech at a Labour conference in Liverpool, Britain, Sept. 26, 2016. Photo: Reuters / Phil Noble.
JNS.org – Headlines in 2019 that read “British Jews are worried about Corbyn and the Labour Party” and “Jeremy Corbyn’s antisemitism problem” have found new light within American polity. The existential threat that former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn posed to his country’s Jewish population should have served as a warning to Jews across the West. Evolving progressive “think” does not make room for the Jewish plight.
Once the political home for many British Jews, the Labour Party took on a new form after the election of Jeremy Corbyn in 2015. Corbyn’s rise to leadership was accompanied by a plethora of antisemitic controversies. In 2009, he referred to Hamas and Hezbollah, designated terror organizations by the United States and the European Union, as “our friends.” Two years later, Corbyn bla
French President Macron Confronts Antisemitism in Address to AJC Global Forum
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PARIS, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ French President Emmanuel Macron, in an historic address to the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Virtual Global Forum, reaffirmed his commitments to combat antisemitism, strengthen France s relations with Israel and the United States, and ensure that Iran s ballistic missile and regional activities are addressed in any agreement. It was Macron s first address to an American Jewish organization since his election as president four years ago. Antisemitism is, as it always has been, an unacceptable, unjustifiable menace, in the face of which we must relentlessly mobilize all our energies, said Macron. I want to remind you of my unwavering commitment, and that of the French government, to protect all of the population and fight against all forms of violence and discrimination.