Tag: antisemitism

Netanyahu Tells Evangelical Leaders Israel Is Advancing Efforts to Protect Christians Worldwide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Evangelical Christian leaders in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 31, 2025, that Israel is participating in an emerging international alliance to support persecuted Christian communities worldwide. He highlighted efforts in Africa and the Middle East, accused Turkey of persecution,

PM Mitsotakis: Greece Emerging as Key Energy Player in Eastern Mediterranean

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s emerging role as a key energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean during the 10th Trilateral Summit with Cyprus and Israel in Jerusalem. He emphasized resilient cooperation for regional stability, condemned antisemitism, and discussed energy projects, maritime security, and broader Middle East issues including Gaza, Lebanon, and post-Assad Syria.

Sydney Police Arrest Seven Men Amid Fears of Planned Violence Following Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Armed tactical police in Sydney detained seven men on December 18, 2025, after intelligence suggested they were planning a violent act, reportedly en route to Bondi Beach—days after a deadly Islamic State-inspired terror attack killed 15 at a Hanukkah event. No link to the prior shooting has been found, amid national heightened alerts and new hate speech laws.

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Turkey Cited for Religious Discrimination in Global Freedom Report

Turkey is listed among 38 countries practicing systematic religious discrimination in the 2025 Religious Freedom in the World Report by Aid to the Church in Need. The report highlights global declines in religious freedom, driven by authoritarianism, ethno-religious nationalism, and the misuse of AI to suppress belief.

Inauguration of the Wall of Names: A Solemn Tribute to 1,225 Jewish Victims of Nazism in Luxembourg

On October 3, 2025, the “Wall of Names” was inaugurated in Luxembourg, honoring 1,225 Jewish victims of Nazism. Joined by families, officials, and diplomats, including Greece’s Ambassador Christina Alexopoulou, the ceremony underscored a collective commitment to remembrance and fighting antisemitism.

Two Killed, Three Injured in Suspected Terror Attack at Manchester Synagogue on Yom Kippur

Two people were killed and three seriously injured in a suspected terror attack outside Manchester’s Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur. The assailant, armed with a knife and wearing a suspected explosive vest, rammed a car into pedestrians before stabbing victims and was shot dead by police. The incident, declared a marauding terror attack, has heightened fears of rising antisemitism in the UK.

USCIRF Recommends Turkey for Special Watch List Over Religious Freedom Violations

The USCIRF has recommended Turkey for the U.S. State Department’s Special Watch List due to severe religious freedom violations, as outlined in its 2025 annual report. The report cites ongoing restrictions on religious minorities, including Alevis, Protestant Christians, and Jehovah’s Witnesses, who face barriers to legal recognition, worship, and clergy residency.

Two Israeli Embassy Employees Killed in Shooting Near Washington D.C. Jewish Museum

Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. Authorities have taken a suspect into custody, and officials are investigating the incident as a possible antisemitic attack. The victims were attending a Jewish community event when the shooting occurred, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for justice from U.S. and Israeli officials.

Greek Foreign Ministry Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27, 2025, honoring the six million Jews killed by the Nazis, including 67,151 Greeks. The statement called for the continued fight against hatred and intolerance, urging future generations to remember the Holocaust and ensure that such atrocities are “never again” repeated.

German President Steinmeier Visits Future Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the future Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki on Tuesday. During the visit, Steinmeier presented an album of historical photographs documenting the transport of Greek Romaniot Jews to Nazi camps. The Museum, which aims to honor the memory of 50,000 deported Greek Jews, is set to be a center for research and education against racism and antisemitism, with completion expected in early 2027.

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