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International · ParisTwo teenagers were arrested by French police late last month in Paris, on suspicion of planning an attack against synagogues and the Eiffel Tower in the French capital. The two were charged with “criminal terrorist conspiracy.” Le Figaro reported that the two shared a fascination with ISIS and had connected through a group created on an encrypted messaging service. The two had even reportedly planned to travel abroad to “wage jihad,” the report …See the Story
Paris Police Arrest Two Individuals Who Planned Terror Attack on Synagogues - European Jewish Congress
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Ursula Von Der LeyenMore than 75 Jewish organizations around the world signed on to a joint letter Monday voicing “unequivocal support” for Katharina von Schnurbein, the European Commission coordinator on combating antisemitism, amid calls for her dismissal by EU parliament members over her support for Israel.
In the letter addressed to Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, the groups said von Schnurbein — who has served nearly a decade in the…See the Story
AJC Spearheads Letter Defending EU Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism
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EuropeNEW YORK (VINnews) — The quiet British seaside resort of Bournemouth, long considered a favored vacation destination for many British Jews and boasting several kosher hotels, has revealed a darker, antisemitic atmosphere in recent days. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email On Shabbat, August 23, a Jewish teenager was shot in the […]See the Story
Jewish Youth Shot In Head With Airsoft Rifle, Swastikas Daubed At Popular UK Resort Town
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