Daily News Update – Greek Jewish communities battle anti-Semitism in the press

2014. augusztus 8 18:40

World Jewish Congress

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 08 August 2014

Greek Jewish communities battle anti-Semitism in the press

In a statement released today, The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece, KIS, condemned the bristling anti-Semitism that has washed into the Greek press since the beginning of Israel’s operation “Protective Edge” in Gaza.

Antisemitism on rise across Europe ‘in worst times since the Nazis’ – The Guardian

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In front of CNN, hundreds protest anti-Israel media bias – The Times of Israel

08 Aug 2014 Rally at NY’s Columbus Circle decries an ‘insidious double standard and media duplicity.’  READ MORE »

Israel strikes Gaza after militants resume rocket fire – Reuters

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After fifth attack at home, a Dutch chief rabbi says he’d leave if not for job – JTA

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