Koran

Herzog condemns Quran burning in Sweden, attacks on Christians in Israel

President Herzog's strong condemnation underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action to protect religious minorities and their sacred texts.

09/07/2023

Sweden is considering making Quran burnings illegal

The Swedish government is considering whether to make burning the Quran and other holy books illegal following outrage over a recent Quran burning that took place in Stockholm.

By REUTERS
06/07/2023

Swedish police receive application to burn Torah, other holy scriptures

HaCohen added that following the burning of the Koran, there were several requests to burn Torah scrolls, "but they did not take place because the Muslim leadership prevented it."

05/07/2023

Pope Francis condemns burning of Quran in Sweden

A man tore up and burned a Quran in Sweden's capital Stockholm last week, resulting in strong condemnation from several states.

By REUTERS
03/07/2023

Iran 'doesn't plan' to send envoy to Sweden due to Quran burning

Although a new ambassador to Sweden has been appointed, Iran will hold off on sending him to the Nordic country after outrage following a Quran burning.

By REUTERS
02/07/2023

Muslim countries slam Sweden for Quran burning in Stockholm

Swedish police had granted permission for the anti-Quran protest to take place. But after the burning, police charged the man who carried it out with agitation against an ethnic or national group.

By REUTERS
29/06/2023

Protesters burn Quran at Stockholm mosque on Eid holiday

A series of demonstrations in Sweden against Islam and for Kurdish rights have offended Ankara, whose backing Sweden needs to gain entry to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

By REUTERS , ZVIKA KLEIN
28/06/2023

Autistic teen bombarded by death threats after a Koran was dropped

An autistic 14-year-old high school student was expelled and threatened with death after an incident where a Koran was “disrespected.”

01/03/2023
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