WJC President Lauder condemns Egypt attack: Muslim leaders must speak out and protect Christians in the Middle East

WJC News Update –  WJC President Lauder condemns Egypt attack: Muslim leaders must speak out and protect Christians in the Middle East

WJC President Lauder condemns Egypt attack: Muslim leaders must speak out and protect Christians in the Middle East‘Let this be a Ramadan of peace for Muslims and non-Muslims alike,’ says Lauder. WJC CEO praises Serbia’s law on restitution of Nazi-looted Jewish propertyWorld Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer was in Serbia this week for talks with political leaders and representatives of the local Jewish community. WJC President Lauder urges CUNY to replace Linda Sarsour as commencement speaker“CUNY must not provide a stage for a person who perpetuates anti-Semitism and discrimination, or who advocates for violence of any kind, be it directly or indirectly. We urge CUNY to rescind its invitation to Linda Sarsour and find a commencement speaker worthy of speaking to its graduates,” Lauder said.

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