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Knesset members, WJC leaders in Moscow to mobilize support for Israel among Russian Christians

Knesset members, WJC leaders in Moscow to mobilize support for Israel among Russian Christians

An Israeli delegation from the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and the World Jewish Congress was welcomed in Moscow this week at a large Christian celebration of Israel event.

Germany, France now in favor of blacklisting Hezbollah in EU

Germany, France now in favor of blacklisting Hezbollah in EU

Berlin and Paris have signaled that they will support a British proposal to put the military wing of Hezbollah on the European Union’s list of terror organizations.

Greek neo-Nazi party lawmaker urges killing of 'bankers'

Greek neo-Nazi party lawmaker urges killing of 'bankers'

A Golden Dawn leader urged Greeks to “kill those who are responsible for their problems” rather than commit suicide. He said his party would set up structures "like Hezbollah in Lebanon....

Israeli Eurovision delegation threatened in Sweden

Israeli Eurovision delegation threatened in Sweden

An anti-Semitism protest march is to be held in Malmö after Israeli participants at the Eurovision song contest were threatened.

Dangerous far-right party regains political strength in Bulgaria

Dangerous far-right party regains political strength in Bulgaria

The far-right Ataka party emerges as kingmaker following Bulgaria parliamentary elections, having captured 7% of the popular vote.

Following WJC Plenary Assembly Hungarian court convicts three over anti-Semitic abuse

Following WJC Plenary Assembly Hungarian court convicts three over anti-Semitic abuse

A Budapest court has given prison sentences to three men who verbally abused visitors to the WJC Plenary Assembly held last week in the city.

World Jewish Congress Plenary Assembly in Budapest

World Jewish Congress Plenary Assembly in Budapest

Re-elected WJC President Ronald S. Lauder: "In the 77 years of the World Jewish Congress there have been few gatherings as important as this one.”