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Israel Urges Action Against Rising Online Antisemitism

5/29/2025

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At the IHRA conference, Israel's Special Envoy Michal Cotler-Wunsh urged the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition to tackle the surge of online antisemitism. Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor reported a troubling increase in antisemitic content on social media since October 7, while critics accused Trump of politicizing these concerns, potentially endangering Jewish students on campuses.

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At the IHRA conference, Israel's Special Envoy Michal Cotler-Wunsh urged the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition to tackle the surge of online antisemitism. Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor reported a troubling increase in antisemitic content on social media since October 7, while critics accused Trump of politicizing these concerns, potentially endangering Jewish students on campuses.