The EU has widened its sanctions regime against Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad to target members of the Political Bureau of Hamas who promote, defend and justify violent actions.
The EU has also sanctioned 10 members of this body.
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In a packed Aula Magna at Sofia University today, we marked the handover of the #IHRA presidency from Israel 🇮🇱 to Argentina 🇦🇷.
Together with the Embassies of Israel and Argentina in Bulgaria, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute, @MFABulgaria, and the Shalom Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria, we addressed a pressing reality: antisemitism has not disappeared - it has evolved.
Its modern expression is often anti-Zionism.
@HannaVeiler, President of the @EUJS 🇪🇺 Jewish Students, spoke candidly about the growing isolation of Jewish students across European campuses and the pressure many face simply for expressing their identity.
MPs, diplomats, scholars, and students filled the hall - a clear sign that this conversation matters.
One thing must be clear: academic intimidation driven by segments of the Marxist far-left in alliance with political Islam cannot go unanswered. If we surrender to intimidation today, we will pay the price of silence tomorrow.
The fight against antisemitism - in all its forms - requires clarity, courage, and moral consistency.
#CombatAntisemitism #NeverAgain
🏛️ Heritage isn’t only found in museums. Heritage is also something intangible. Something that you can’t hold in your hands, but which is practiced through song, rituals, and traditions.
We need your help collecting and documenting the intangible ✡️ Jewish heritage of Europe -- in order to both safeguard and celebrate what has made Jewish life so rich.
Submit your contributions at 🔗 https://t.co/8RV7CoT8fm
The Intangible Jewish Heritage project is an initiative of the Thrive project, a collaboration with the WJC, @jewisheritage, and @EUJS.
Rencontre ce matin à l'Assemblée nationale, en compagnie de ma collègue @KlinkertBrigitt , de Hanna Veiler et Jonas Markowitz, respectivement Présidente et Directeur de la European Union of Jewish Students, l'association qui regroupe 36 organisations d'étudiants juifs en Europe. Antisémitisme galopant sur les campus universitaires, antisionisme menaçant, la situation que subissent les étudiants juifs partout en Europe est grandement préoccupante ! Il n'est que temps d'agir plus fort et mieux pour éradiquer le fléau de l'antisémitisme.
We are outraged by the events reported at Andorra’s carnival, where an effigy bearing the colours of Israel and a Star of David was publicly put on mock trial, hanged, shot and burned in the presence of local officials.
Turning a festive tradition into the symbolic execution of imagery associated with the Jewish state is a deeply disturbing act that risks normalizing antisemitism and incitement.
Such displays are incompatible with the fundamental European values of dignity, respect and peaceful coexistence.
This incident requires unequivocal condemnation, full clarification of responsibilities and concrete measures to ensure that antisemitism is never tolerated in public celebrations or institutions in Andorra or anywhere in Europe.
“Patience has its limits. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese should resign from her position.
Her latest statements, in which she described Israel as a ‘common enemy of humanity,’ are unacceptable and indefensible.
We firmly welcome the call made by French FM Jean-Noël Barrot for the resignation of SR Albanese, and urge other EU leaders to follow suit.
SR Albanese has abused her role to spread blatant antisemitism in international institutions, on European campuses and the digital sphere.
Today is a good day, but this decision must mark the beginning of change, not the conclusion. The #EU has finally listed the IRGC as a terrorist organisation.
The vandalism of the Jewish cemetery in Barcelona and the antisemitic graffiti reported today in Vienna are not isolated incidents. They reflect a reality in which Jewish life is being targeted again. This must not be normalised. Antisemitism requires clear consequences.
We strongly condemn the vandalism of Jewish graves in a cemetery in Barcelona.
What we are seeing is not isolated. It is part of a wider escalation that begins with words, continues with targeting and intimidation and ends in acts like this. When hate is normalized in public discourse, the step to physical action becomes smaller.
We stand in full solidarity with @BarcelonaJudia community and trust the authorities will act decisively to investigate these acts and prevent further escalation.
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What is the traditional game played during Hanukkah?
The traditional game played during Hanukkah is dreidel (or sevivon in Hebrew). Dreidels have four Hebrew letters on them, and they stand for the saying, "Nes gadol haya sham", meaning "A great miracle occurred there (in Jerusalem)".
The roots of the dreidel can be traced back to the period when Jews were forbidden to study the Torah under Greek rule, particularly during the time of the Seleucid Empire (around the 2nd century BCE). To avoid detection, Jews would play a game with spinning tops, which appeared to be a mere game of chance, but in reality, it allowed them to study in secret.
The European Union of Jewish Students is disappointed to report that, despite the increasing antisemitism across Europe, the European Youth Forum has decided not to include a member of our organisation in their Anti-Racism Expert Group.
🕯️Another Jewish holiday, another attack on Jews who just wanted to celebrate.
We stands with those who had gathered in #sydney to celebrate Chanukka and instead had to run for their lives.
Our hearts and minds are with the all the victims of this terrible attack.
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✨ The moment is here. As Chanukkah approaches, we are kicking off our new EUJS fundraising campaign, #FuelTheFuture.
Welcome to London to two international Jewish stars. @EUJS President @HannaVeiler and @Le_CRIF’s own Marie-Sarah Seeberger - here for a @TheJDC seminar.
Welcome! Bienvenue! Wilkommen! 🇬🇧
🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
In the latest episode of The Lowdown we dive into the complexity of diplomacy and the challenges faced as a diplomat with Yigal Palmor, former spokesperson at the MFA.
🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/Cbu2kihwMK