WJC Brussels Conference Tackles Jewish Community Security Post-7 October
BRUSSELS - In the wake of the 7 October attacks and the resulting surge in antisemitic threats and attacks across Europe, the World Jewish Congress (WJC), in collaboration with the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, and the European Jewish Congress (EJC), convened a high-level conference in Brussels focusing on the safety and resilience of Jewish communities across the continent. The event highlighted best practices and effective strategies, with a particular focus on safeguarding places of worship. In response to the rise in terrorist attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish centers, the conference underscored the urgent need for collaboration between public authorities and Jewish leaders.
Held at the Permanent Mission of Hungary to the European Union, the conference brought together public officials, security experts, and Jewish community leaders to address the critical challenges facing Jewish life at the European Union level . Discussions explored the evolving security landscape, the impact of global terrorism, and the tools needed to protect vulnerable communities.