The Global Forum Against Antisemitism 2006

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• The Global Forum Against Antisemitism 2006

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"keep your houses clean. not like the Jews"
Mauritius, December 2006
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"Dont buy from dirty Jews
Switzerland, July 2006
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Brazil, August 2006
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California, December 2006
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California, August 2006
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Brazil, November 2006
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• The Past Year
• The antisemitic incidents that were expressed by
  attacks on Jewish communities around the world,
  especially in Europe, continued throughout the
  past year.
• These incidents included hundreds of violent
  attacks along with murder, body injuries,
  property damage, desecration of Jewish sites,
  threats, propaganda and invective inscriptions.

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The Prominent Characteristics of Antisemitism in
2006

• Escalation in the nature of the attacks
• The negative effect of the Lebanon war
• Proliferation in Holocaust denial
• State Antisemitism

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Escalation in the Nature of the Attacks
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The Murder of Ilan Halimi zl in Paris (January
2006)
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The Murder of Pamela Waechter zl in the Jewish
Federation Building in Seattle (July 2006)
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An Attempt to Murder People Who Came to Prayers
in a Moscow Synagogue (January 2006)
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Gun Shots on a Synagogue in Oslo (September 2006)

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Various Murder Attempts in Russia and in the
Ukraine Rostov, Kiev, Krach
Dozens of Attacks and Harassments of Jews- Some
Required Hospitalization France, Britain,
Australia, Ukraine, Russia
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The Lebanon War- Critical Effects
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• A specific rise in the scope of Anti-
  Semitic incidents was noted, mostly in countries
  populated with large Arab/ Muslim communities.
• An enormous amount of threat and derision
  letters were sent to Jewish communities.
• Anti- Israeli propaganda in the media which at
  times manifested an antisemitic motif.

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Sweden,July 2006
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Jostein Gaarder

• the State of Israel in its present form is
  history we no longer recognize the State of
  Israel.
• There is no mandate from God or from history
  to justify their abominations.
• Do not worry, Israel will go to exile again

Gods Chosen People August 2006
Aftenposten, Norway
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Holocaust Denial
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• Holocaust deniers in Iran and Egypt were
  given a platform to express their opinions
• Caricature competition on the Holocaust took
  place in Iran. (August)
• A convention of examination of the Holocaust
  veracity was held in Teheran. (December)
• A convention of Holocaust denial was held in
  Egypt. (December)

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The winning caricatures of the competition in Iran
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State Antisemitism
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Iran The Iranian President repeatedly calls for
the annihilation of the Jewish State. He also
demands the European countries to take back the
Jews who left them for Israel.
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Venezuela President Chavez speaks severely
against Israel as part of his struggle with the
USA and his identification with Iran. This
creates an antisemitic atmosphere in the country.
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Continuing Trends
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• Terror Threats
• The threat of terror against the Jewish
  communities continues to be relevant in 2006 as
  well as in the past.
• This year the pattern of the lone terrorist
  was prominent.
• Warnings and threats from Jihad groups to harm
  Jewish targets around the world were received
  this year as well .

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Ayman al-Zawahiri
The strongest way of helping our Muslim brothers
is to strike the interests of the Jews and those
who cooperate with them. 11 September 2006
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• The Radical Left
• The radical left promotes, at times an idea of
  deligitimization of the existence of the Israel.
  This is done by holding demonstrations,
  publishing articles in the media and activity on
  campuses.
• The calls to boycott Israel both financially and
  academically continued this year. These calls
  came from leftist elements, especially in
  Britain, Sweden, South Africa and Canada. (Trade
  Unions, COSATU, NAFTHE)

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The Radical Right

• The radical right parties in Europe are gaining
  more political power as a result of the growing
  Muslim communities.
• The power of the right parties may have a long
  term effect on the Jewish communities in Europe.
• Radical right groups across the world harass
  Jews and damage the property of Jews.
• Hatred of foreigners and minorities spreads in
  Russia and the Ukraine ,which affects the Jewish
  communities as well. Also, nationalistic/political
  groups are involved in spreading antisemitic
  ideology and in promoting a racist atmosphere.
  

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• Propaganda
• Iran, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon are prominent
  in the field of incitement and spreading of
  antisemitism in the media.
• In the Palestinian Authority- incitement
  continues in the media, educational system and
  mosques.
• across the world antisemitic expressions by
  prominent figures in the fields of politics and
  culture.
• the internet continues to serve as a platform for
  spreading antisemitism.

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Struggle Against Antisemitism

• reinforcement of the struggle against
  antisemitism by national and international
  figures , understanding that antisemitism
  endangers society as a whole (UN, EU, ITF)
• The UN- marking Holocaust Day on January 27th
  2006
• Publication of the inter-parliamentary committee
  on antisemitism in Britain.
• arresting and putting to trial of Holocaust
  deniers.
• removal of boycott threats on Israel due to
  pressure of Jewish and other organizations.
• vast official denunciations by the international
  community of the convention on the denial of the
  Holocaust held in Iran.
• France is a role model in the battle against
  antisemitism.

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Struggle Against Antisemitism
Renewal of the activity of the Global Forum
Against Antisemitism by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. A convention will take place in February
and will discuss ways of promoting bilateral and
multilateral cooperation in media, law and
educational activities.
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Recommendations

• Cooperation with the United Nations, the
  international organizations and the countries of
  the world regarding the struggle against
  antisemitism.
• Cooperation between Israel and the Diaspora must
  be enhanced to fight antisemitism.
• Dialogue with moderate religious figures in the
  Muslim and Christian world must be enhanced.
• Action must be taken in order to increase the
  legislation and enforcement against propaganda
  and antisemitic activity including Holocaust
  denial.
• Educational activities must be initiated and
  enhanced.

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From the Center for Follow-up of Racism and
Xenophobia of the EU

• Definitions of Antisemitic Expressions Against
  Israel
• Denying the rights of the Jews to
  self-determination such as claiming that the
  existence of the State of Israel is a racist
  entity.
• Use of symbols and figures that relate to
  classical antisemitism (such as claims that the
  Jews killed Jesus or Blood Libel) to characterize
  Israel or Israelis.
• Comparing Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.
• Holding all Jews , wherever they may be, as
  responsible for the actions of the State of
  Israel.
• Demanding that Israel hold to higher moral
  standards than those of any other democratic
  country.

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STATISTICS

• Region Incidents
  Change
• 2006 2005
• France 360 300
  20
• UK 312 321
  -3
• Russia 300 250
  20
• Ukraine slight drop but increase in violent
  incidents
• Austria 83 50
  66
• Germany increase in Berlin schools 60
  
• Scandinavia 53 35
  50

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More Information

• www.antisemitism.org.il/eng
• www.jewishagency.org