The country must reflect urgently on where hostility to Israel and Jews could lead.
Antisemitism
At a commemorative event for Kristallnacht in Amsterdam, Prime Minister Rob Jetten warned of growing antisemitism. He promised better protection for Jewish institutions and appealed to Jewish citizens not to leave their homeland out of fear.
Francesca Albanese made serious allegations against Israel at a hearing in the Irish Parliament. Particularly unusual was her claim that Palestinians had been sexually abused by dogs specially trained in Europe.
At a memorial event at the New Synagogue in Berlin, international police representatives commemorated the November pogroms of 1938. George Shefi, a 94-year-old Holocaust survivor, recounted his childhood experiences and warned against the increasing antisemitism.
Israel’s acting ambassador and a pro-Israel activist condemned what they called antisemitic conspiracy theories among Spain’s political extremes.
“In some ways, the old Boy George no longer exists,” British pop icon tells Israelis, says “ordinary people” in the UK still support the Jewish state.
Their communities and institutions need to be able to thrive like other citizens.
Katharina von Schnurbein takes over the role from Felix Klein. The outgoing EU commissioner calls for more resolute action against antisemitism and greater security for Jewish life in Germany.
The move reflects a diplomatic realignment of center-right governments in Latin America toward Israel.
International outrage over violence in Judea and Samaria appears to flow in only one direction.
