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Gaza war Jew-hate roundup in Britain and Europe
More antisemitic incidents in May in Britain than ANY month since records began[IsraelTimes] CST figures show 325 incidents have been logged since 8 May, surpassing the previous highest of 317 in July 2014 during Israel’s Operation Cast Lead in Gaza. UK education minister warns schools to act over ‘abhorrent’ rising antisemitism [IsraelTimes] British Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson wrote to principals on Friday, warning them that they must take action amid a rising number of cases of antisemitism in schools. “Antisemitism is racism. It is abhorrent and, like other forms of racism, has no place in our schools,” the letter read. “I would also take this opportunity to remind schools of their legal duties regarding political impartiality,” Williamson wrote. “When political issues are brought to the attention of pupils, including by the activity and expression of other pupils, where this comes to the attention of the school, schools should offer pupils a balanced presentation of opposing views.” As hate surges, prominent European Jews worry war against antisemitism is lost [israelTimes] Attacks have spiked before during times of conflict in Israel. But this time Jewish leaders, from Paris to Berlin, are sounding very pessimistic and questioning their future. Posted by: trailing wife 2021-05-30 |
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