Exclusive online briefing featuring Claude Moniquet, founder and president of the European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center (ESISC) in Brussels, and General Jérôme Pellistrand, editor-in-chief of the National Defense Review.

October 18, 2023

Join us for a captivating discussion on “Israel’s fight against terror: Can it be done differently? Consequences and effects for Europe.”

Our speakers, Claude Moniquet and General Jérôme Pellistrand, will share their invaluable insights and expertise on this critical subject. It’s a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges Israel faces in its battle against terrorism and how this impacts Europe.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking event that delves into a topic of global importance. Whether you are interested in security, international relations, or simply wish to broaden your knowledge, this event is not to be missed.
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Antisemitic incidents in the UK reach new high, new data shows

By EuroNews (https://www.euronews.com/2024/02/15/antisemitic-incidents-in-the-uk-reach-new-high-new-data-shows)

The war in Gaza appears to have triggered an alarming spike in threats against Jews and Jewish institutions, regardless of their relationship to the state of Israel.

The number of antisemitic incidents in the UK has reached a new annual high, according to data gathered by a Jewish safety watchdog.

The annual report from the Community Security Trust, or CST, recorded 4,103 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2023, the highest total ever reported to the group in a single year.

The report’s findings, released on Thursday, represent the highest number of antisemitic incidents reported in a year in the UK since consistent monitoring began.

According to its data, drawn from self-reported incidents, two-thirds of the 2023 incidents occurred after the October 7 Hamas attacks in southern Israel: 2,699, compared with 392 over the same period in 2022.

This included 416 incidents reported to the CST, which works to protect British Jews from antisemitism, in the week following the attacks – the largest number in any week last year.

The types of altercations recorded include assault (up 96% since 2022) damage and desecration of Jewish property (up 146%), threats (up 196%) and abusive behaviour (up 149%). Online antisemitism rose by 257%.

“Seismic effect”

CST stated that the “driving force” behind the  147% surge in anti-Jewish abuse last year was Hamas’s attack on Israel on the 7th of October.

“This trigger event had a seismic effect on antisemitic incident levels in the UK that outweighs the impact of previous wars involving Israel, and the impact was instant,” the report said.

“Thirty-one instances of anti-Jewish hate were reported on 7 October, the day of Hamas’ attack, whereas CST had recorded an average of five incidents per day between 1 January and 6 October.”

British Home Secretary James Cleverly condemned the rise in antisemitic abuse as “utterly deplorable”.

He said the government had taken steps to confront it, including increasing funding for protective security at Jewish schools and places of worship.

The Oporto Jewish community welcomed seven hostage families, pledging relentless support.

We commend our partner in Portugal for their unwavering dedication. The Oporto Jewish community welcomed seven hostage families, pledging relentless support. Here’s an excerpt from Gabriel Senderowicz Mold’s speech:

Our tireless efforts to assist the hostages:

First to alert the President & media about Portuguese citizens among hostages, urging Qatar’s aid.
Advocated for broader diplomatic ties to secure freedom for Portuguese citizens.
Expedited nationality certification for those with Sephardic roots.
Urged prompt action from the Registry Office.
Applied pressure on Portuguese authorities through media channels.
Took legal action when registry decisions fell short.

The battle continues: We’re still in court fighting for the rights of the late Ravid Katz’s family.

Orthodox Jewish man stabbed by teenager in Zurich in antisemitic attack

Following the attack, police said they were increasing security around Jewish sites in consultation with Jewish groups.A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing and critically wounding an Orthodox Jewish man Saturday morning on the streets of Zurich, Swiss police announced.Zurich police said that they suspect antisemitism as the motive in the stabbing attack that occurred Saturday evening.Police said the perpetrator attacked the 50-year-old man “and critically injured him with a stabbing weapon.” They described the perpetrator as 15-year-old Swiss citizen who was arrested him at the scene.The Swiss Organization of Jewish Communities said it was “deeply shocked that a community member fell victim to such an attack.”The Swiss Organization of Jewish Communities said it was “deeply shocked that a community member fell victim to such an attack.”“Physical attacks on Jewish people in Switzerland are very rare,” it said. “The Jewish community has been spared from such life-threatening attacks for the past two decades. However, there has been a significant increase in such physical attacks since Oct. 7.”Following the attack, police said they were increasing security around Jewish sites in consultation with Jewish groups.

Orthodox Jewish man stabbed by teenager in Zurich in antisemitic attack

Rabbis and Community Honour Victims at Oporto Cemetery Memorial

Renowned European and Israeli Rabbis, along with members of the Jewish community, gathered at the Oporto cemetery in Portugal to inaugurate a memorial for the victims of the 7th October tragedy. The event, organised by various Jewish associations, included prayers led by Rabbi Simcha Steinberg and speeches by Rabbi Binyamin Jacobs and Rabbi Netanel Lev, who shared the story of his son, a fallen soldier. Rabbi Jacobs highlighted the contradiction of condemning Israel while accepting antisemitism. Rabbi Eli Rosenfeld emphasised the resilience of the Jewish people. The cemetery, named “Isaac Aboab Field of Equality,” symbolises Jewish life in Oporto after centuries of persecution. The ceremony concluded with gratitude to the Oporto Jewish community for honouring the memory of the victims.

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