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Israel's Ties to Far-Right Parties Spark Jewish Concerns

3/19/2025

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Israel's Controversial Outreach

Israel's outreach to far-right European parties, notorious for their antisemitic pasts, alarms Jewish leaders amid a surge in antisemitism, particularly in France. While some advocate for dialogue to foster bipartisanship, they caution that this approach could jeopardize Jewish communities and have lasting repercussions. The tension between engagement and safety looms large.

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Cotler-Wunsh's Antisemitism Advocacy

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s envoy against antisemitism, voiced her frustration over the exclusion of Jewish organizations from a recent conference with European far-right leaders, highlighting their troubling pasts. While she strives to create a national strategy to combat antisemitism, her current efforts are centered on healing the wounds from the October 7 attacks.

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Israel's Controversial Outreach

Israel's outreach to far-right European parties, notorious for their antisemitic pasts, alarms Jewish leaders amid a surge in antisemitism, particularly in France. While some advocate for dialogue to foster bipartisanship, they caution that this approach could jeopardize Jewish communities and have lasting repercussions. The tension between engagement and safety looms large.

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