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Mainstream Voices Unite at Jerusalem Conference Against Antisemitism

12/22/2025

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Chikli Hosts Conference

The January 27 Jerusalem conference, organized by Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, will feature nationalist and conservative speakers.
A ministry source says this year's participants will be more mainstream, despite past boycotts over racism and antisemitism.
Notable attendees include former leaders from Australia and Austria and various conservative thinkers.
The ministry source notes only those committed to fighting antisemitism are invited.

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Starmer Addresses Antisemitism

The UK government has introduced a new policy document to combat antisemitism, prioritizing security, education, and institutional action.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted rising antisemitism in Britain, intensified by the October 7 attack.
He noted that many Jews feel compelled to hide their identity due to normalized antisemitism across sectors.
Starmer reaffirmed solidarity with the Jewish community and the government’s plan to enhance support and strengthen social cohesion.

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Albanese Strengthens Antisemitism Response

The Australian government intensifies its antisemitism response after the Bondi Beach attack killed 15 people.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backs Jillian Segal’s 13 recommendations, including adopting International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition.
The Victorian government proposes a five-point plan to tighten hate-speech laws.
Opposition leader Jess Wilson criticizes measures and calls for stricter hate-speech laws.
The government plans to establish an Antisemitism Education Taskforce and allocate $159.5 million for community security.

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Historical Context

The 1933 Nuremberg Laws in Germany institutionalized antisemitism, stripping Jews of citizenship and rights, prompting over 400,000 to flee by 1939. Today, rising antisemitism is a global concern, with the UK and Australia responding through security measures and educational initiatives, reflecting a commitment to combat hate and protect Jewish communities amid increasing incidents, particularly following the 2023 Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Chikli Hosts Conference

The January 27 Jerusalem conference, organized by Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, will feature nationalist and conservative speakers.
A ministry source says this year's participants will be more mainstream, despite past boycotts over racism and antisemitism.
Notable attendees include former leaders from Australia and Austria and various conservative thinkers.
The ministry source notes only those committed to fighting antisemitism are invited.

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