On October 27, 2018, the Pittsburgh killer shouted, “All Jews must die!” while he murdered 11 faithful. In Sweden, firebombs were thrown at the Gothenburg synagogue and an anti-Semitic demonstration was held in front of the Malmö synagogue. In the United States, the Pittsburgh massacre was followed by acts of violence and vandalism in Brooklyn and California. The fight against anti-Semitism requires a united international frontIndeed, perhaps one of the main lessons that can be learned from this recent outbreak of violent anti-Semitism, as recognized by Secretary-General Guterres, is the need for consolidated action: a “united front” against anti-Semitism, as he suggested, to be considered by the international community. Establishment of an International Antisemitism Monitoring Forum for monitoring and coordination actions by States and international organizations.

Source: Washington Post June 05, 2024 15:49 UTC