Live Blog | United Nations General Assembly 2026

NEW YORK – European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner joined a group meeting at the European Union Delegation to the United Nations on Tuesday, during which WJC Director of International Affairs Yfat Barak-Cheney expressed her appreciation to Commissioner Brunner for his leadership and support of the TikkunTech Hackathon on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life. The Hackathon will bring together European Jews to develop practical solutions to online hate and support Jewish life. Commissioner Brunner is serving as patron of the initiative and will deliver the closing remarks and present the prizes.

Barak-Cheney also highlighted the concerning rise of extremist activity targeting Jewish communities, including threats posed by terrorist organizations and networks such as the Muslim Brotherhood.

The WJC maintains a longstanding positive relationship with the EU Commission through various programs and initiatives aimed at combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life in Europe, such as the Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism (SECCA) network and the EU-funded HO:PE reporting tool.

NEW YORK – Meeting at the World Jewish Congress New York office on Tuesday, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder urged Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova to condemn the growing trend of antisemitism in Bulgaria and support efforts to combat anti-Israel bias and mechanisms and ensure that Israel is treated fairly within the UN system. In mutual agreement, President Iotova underscored the need to combat the virus of antisemitism and strengthen bilateral relations with Israel.

There are approximately 2,000 Jews currently living in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian affiliate of the World Jewish Congress is the Organization of Jews in Bulgaria-Shalom.

NEW YORK – The World Jewish Congress and representatives of major American Jewish organizations met with Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi to discuss strengthening Jewish life, combating antisemitism, restitution and protecting Jewish heritage.

The Jewish representatives called for stronger government coordination on issues affecting the Jewish community, including a clear mechanism for addressing antisemitic incidents and advancing restitution and heritage preservation. They also raised concerns about anti-Israel rhetoric and its impact on Jewish life. Foreign Minister Popșoi acknowledged the concerns raised and emphasized the importance of continued engagement with Moldova’s Jewish community. He expressed a willingness to continue working with the community and its international partners on these issues.

As part of the WJC’s annual #WeRemember Campaign on International Holocaust Remembrance Day this past January, the Parliament of Moldova was illuminated with the words #WeRemember, highlighting the country’s longstanding relationship between the government and its Jewish community. 

There are approximately 4,000 Jews currently living in Moldova. The Moldovan affiliate of the World Jewish Congress is the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova.