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Antisemitism

Antisemitism—the world’s oldest hatred—continues to endanger Jewish communities across the globe. In recent years, it has intensified in both scope and severity, accompanied by a troubling rise in violent attacks. Many Jewish communities now face sustained threats to their safety, resilience, and long-term viability, requiring increased support to maintain communal life and ensure the physical security of their members.


This surge is fueled in part by the growing normalization of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel rhetoric in the wake of the October 7 attacks, as such discourse increasingly enters the political and public mainstream. It is further compounded by the unchecked growth of Islamist extremist and neo-Nazi activity, as well as a broader erosion of standards in public discourse—both online and offline—creating an environment in which hatred and incitement can spread with alarming ease.

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WJC Becomes First Major International Jewish Organization to Visit Slovenia Following the Opening of Israel’s Embassy in Ljubljana

A senior WJC delegation met with Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša and members of his government on Thursday, marking the first time a major international Jewish organization has visited Slovenia since Janša took office last March. During their discussions, WJC leaders welcomed the renewed diplomatic engagement between Slovenia and Israel and discussed the importance of appointing a formal Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life to ensure a Jewish future in Slovenia.

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Antisemitism—the world’s oldest hatred—continues to endanger Jewish communities across the globe. In recent years, it has intensified in both scope and severity, accompanied by a troubling rise in violent attacks. Many Jewish communities now face sustained threats to their safety, resilience, and long-term viability, requiring increased support to maintain communal life and ensure the physical security of their members.

This surge is fueled in part by the growing normalization of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel rhetoric in the wake of the October 7 attacks, as such discourse increasingly enters the political and public mainstream. It is further compounded by the unchecked growth of Islamist extremist and neo-Nazi activity, as well as a broader erosion of standards in public discourse—both online and offline—creating an environment in which hatred and incitement can spread with alarming ease.

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