US EditionADL confirms that CEO Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League , decided not to attend the Israeli antisemitism conference due to concerns about the inclusion of far-right politicians, according to a spokesperson.
- UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis and former Bundestag member Volker Beck withdrew from the conference due to concerns over the invited guests.
- The conference aims to address challenges related to antisemitism post-October 7 Massacre but has faced backlash from attendees regarding its agenda.
- Former ADL head Abe Foxman criticized the invitation of extremist parties, stating it detracted from the conference's focus on combating antisemitism.
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Who is boycotting Israel’s antisemitism conference?
Following the news that prominent far-right leaders had been invited to Israel's conference on antisemitism, many high-profile Jewish and Israeli figures have announced their withdrawal from the event in protest. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has reportedly backed out of hosting the opening night of the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism. He is set to only host Jewish attendees at the President's Residence without the inclusion …
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Cleveland Jewish NewsADL confirms that CEO Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference
(JTA) — As participants in an antisemitism conference organized by the Israeli government backed out over the course of several days, citing the presence of far-right politicians, an unexplained change unfolded on the event’s website. The CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt, disappeared from both the page showcasing participants and from the agenda for the conference, organized by Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chik…
ADL chief pulls out of Israeli government antisemitism confab over far-right guests
In a statement issued nearly a week after he was first questioned about his participation, Jonathan Greenblatt said he would not participate 'in light of some of the recently announced participants.' He joins a growing list of speakers who have backed out
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