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European Lawmakers Address Antisemitism Crisis at Jerusalem Conference

1/29/2026

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Lawmakers Address Antisemitism

At the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem, European lawmakers discussed antisemitism linked to radical Islam and criticized European policies.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli cited a 60% drop in British schools marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.
A Tel Aviv University study argues antisemitism is not the main driver of anti-Israel sentiment in Europe, attributing it to historical and political factors.

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Chikli Defends Far-Right

The Generation Truth conference in Jerusalem, organized by Minister Amichai Chikli, faced tensions over far-right participation and prompted withdrawals by UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
Minister Amichai Chikli stated that radical Islam poses the greatest threat to European Jewry and downplayed far-right concerns.
Gady Gronich, head of the Conference of European Rabbis, warned that uncoordinated engagement with far-right parties could erode trust and risk mainstream government support after October 7.

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Historical Context

The Stockholm International Forum on the Holocaust in January 2000 marked a significant effort to enhance Holocaust education, coinciding with rising antisemitism in Europe. A 2023 report indicated a 400% increase in antisemitic incidents since the October 7 attacks, reflecting deep-rooted tensions involving radical Islam and far-right politics, which continue to shape community relations and policies across Europe.

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Lawmakers Address Antisemitism

At the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem, European lawmakers discussed antisemitism linked to radical Islam and criticized European policies.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli cited a 60% drop in British schools marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.
A Tel Aviv University study argues antisemitism is not the main driver of anti-Israel sentiment in Europe, attributing it to historical and political factors.

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