European Jewish body to governments: stamp out blatant anti-Semitism

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) called Tuesday on European governments to differentiate between legitimate protest and outright anti-Semitism during rallies and demonstrations against Israel's operation in Gaza.

In a statement, the Paris-based umbrella body for Jewish communities in Europe expressed “shock and outrage” at the increase in anti-Semitic acts across Europe and at the spiraling anti-Semitism on the streets of Europe.

The EJC urged the European Parliament to pass a resolution condemning the recent wave of anti-Semitic incidents.

“The Jewish community is witnessing a hatred and vitriol not witnessed on such a scale in Europe ... Full Story »

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Mike LaBonte
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by Mike LaBonte - Jan. 15, 2009

Single source, single viewpoint. The information about the EUMC is interesting, and more details on that might have made this more compelling. This story lacks context, for example the origin of the call for a boycott against Israel.

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