The IHRA definition notes that “criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic.”
Aaron Sagui said that the German government is doing a much better job countering antisemitism than it has in the past, especially since October 7.
The World Zionist Organization is confident in solutions on the horizon for the increased antisemitism seen worldwide.
Although 73% of US Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since start of the 2023-2024 school year, only one university has adopted the IHRA working definition in 2023.
Esther Panitch, a first-term Democratic lawmaker and the only Jewish member of the state legislature said she introduced the bills after her house was targeted with antisemitic fliers.
The letter sent to Governor Newsom notes that there has been a 24% increase in antisemitic attacks in California.
This commitment was made at the 2023 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement in Florida.
Criticism has flared up against the platform again as a stream of TikTok users this week posted videos recommending a letter written by Osama bin Laden that aims to justify the September 11 attacks.
So far over 200 cities, states, and organizations have signed the declaration.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a declaration affirming the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
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