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Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 21 Nov

Felix Klein, Germany's Antisemitism Commissioner, has proposed legislation to criminalize pro-Palestinian slogans like "From the river to the sea," arguing they pose a threat to Israel and, by extension, are antisemitic.

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‘Jews are banned from entering here!’ sign in German shop window spurs international backlash

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 19 Sep

A blatantly antisemitic sign in a bookstore window in Flensburg, Germany, has sparked international outrage, including a lawsuit threat from Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid.

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After welcoming far-right politicians, Israel’s antisemitism conference is hemorrhaging speakers

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Mar

The Israeli government's upcoming conference on combating antisemitism is facing backlash due to the inclusion of far-right European politicians.

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The Rise of Germany’s Far-Right Party and What It Means for German Jews

People of the Pod · 17 Aug 2023

The far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained support from a fifth of German voters, with even higher support in some states.

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The Strange Logic of Germany’s Antisemitism Bureaucrats - An army of antisemitism commissioners was supposed to help Germany atone for its past. Critics say it is evidence of a memory effort gone haywire.

Peter Kuras in Jewish Currents · 18 Jul 2023

The article discusses the role of Germany's antisemitism commissioners and the controversy surrounding their actions.

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A White House Meeting with Antisemitism Envoys from Around the World

People of the Pod · 16 Mar 2023

White House convened a meeting with antisemitism envoys from around the world to build a national strategy to combat antisemitism.