Israeli Antisemitism Conference Faces Backlash Over Far-Right Participation
The inclusion of European far-right politicians has drawn protests, boycotts from Jewish leaders, and criticism of the conference's agenda and alliances.
- The Israeli government’s antisemitism conference in Jerusalem has been criticized for hosting far-right European politicians, including Jordan Bardella and Milorad Dodik.
- Prominent Jewish leaders and organizations, such as the ADL and European Jewish Congress, boycotted the event, citing concerns over legitimizing far-right figures with histories of antisemitism.
- Conference speeches emphasized Islamic antisemitism and progressive movements as key threats, while largely ignoring antisemitism linked to far-right extremism.
- The controversy has intensified protests in Israel against Netanyahu’s government, reflecting broader dissatisfaction with its policies and alliances.
- The event has strained Israel's relationships with traditional allies in Europe and North America, raising questions about its international standing and approach to combating antisemitism.
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