הפורום לתיאום המאבק 2006 באנטישמיות

The Global Forum Against Antisemitism

2006

Mauritius, December 2006Mauritius, December 2006Mauritius, December 2006Mauritius, December 2006

""keep your houses clean. not like the Jewskeep your houses clean. not like the Jews""

Switzerland, July 2006Switzerland, July 2006Switzerland, July 2006Switzerland, July 2006

""Don’t buy from dirty Jews”Don’t buy from dirty Jews”""Don’t buy from dirty Jews”Don’t buy from dirty Jews”

Brazil, August 2006Brazil, August 2006

California, December 2006California, December 2006

California, August 2006California, August 2006

Brazil, November 2006Brazil, November 2006Brazil, November 2006Brazil, November 2006

"מוות ליהודים החזירים""מוות ליהודים החזירים"

The Past YearThe Past YearThe antisemitic incidents that were The antisemitic incidents that were expressed by attacks on Jewish expressed by attacks on Jewish communities around the world, communities around the world, especially in Europe, continued especially in Europe, continued throughout the past year.throughout the past year.

These incidents included These incidents included hundreds of hundreds of violent attacksviolent attacks along with murder, body along with murder, body injuries, property damage, desecration of injuries, property damage, desecration of Jewish sites, threats, Jewish sites, threats, propagandapropaganda and and invective inscriptions.invective inscriptions.

The Prominent The Prominent Characteristics of Characteristics of

Antisemitism in 2006Antisemitism in 2006

- Escalation in the nature of the attacksEscalation in the nature of the attacks - The negative effect of the Lebanon warThe negative effect of the Lebanon war- Proliferation in Holocaust denialProliferation in Holocaust denial- State AntisemitismState Antisemitism

Escalation in the Nature of the Escalation in the Nature of the AttacksAttacks

The Murder of Ilan Halimi z”l in Paris (January 2006)The Murder of Ilan Halimi z”l in Paris (January 2006)

The Murder of Pamela The Murder of Pamela Waechter Waechter z”l in the Jewish z”l in the Jewish Federation Building in Seattle (July 2006)Federation Building in Seattle (July 2006)

An Attempt to Murder People Who Came to Prayers in a An Attempt to Murder People Who Came to Prayers in a Moscow Synagogue (January 2006)Moscow Synagogue (January 2006)

Gun Shots on a Synagogue in Oslo (September 2006) Gun Shots on a Synagogue in Oslo (September 2006)

Various Murder Attempts in Russia and in the Various Murder Attempts in Russia and in the UkraineUkraine

Rostov, Kiev, KrachRostov, Kiev, Krach

Dozens of Attacks and Harassments of Jews- Dozens of Attacks and Harassments of Jews- Some Required HospitalizationSome Required Hospitalization

France, Britain, Australia, Ukraine, RussiaFrance, Britain, Australia, Ukraine, Russia

The Lebanon War- Critical The Lebanon War- Critical EffectsEffects

AA specific rise in the scope of Anti- specific rise in the scope of Anti- Semitic incidents was noted, mostly in Semitic incidents was noted, mostly in countries populated with large Arab/ countries populated with large Arab/ Muslim communities.Muslim communities.

An enormous amount of threat and An enormous amount of threat and derision letters were sent to Jewish derision letters were sent to Jewish communities.communities.

Anti- Israeli propaganda in the media Anti- Israeli propaganda in the media which at times manifested an antisemitic which at times manifested an antisemitic motif.motif.

Sweden,July 2006

Jostein Gaarder

• “ “ the State of Israel in its present form is history” the State of Israel in its present form is history” we no longer recognize the State of Israel”.we no longer recognize the State of Israel”.• “ “ There is no mandate from God or from history to There is no mandate from God or from history to justify their abominations.”justify their abominations.”• “ “ Do not worry, Israel will go to exile again”Do not worry, Israel will go to exile again”

““God’s Chosen People”God’s Chosen People” August 2006August 2006 Aftenposten, NorwayAftenposten, Norway

Holocaust DenialHolocaust Denial

Holocaust deniersHolocaust deniers in Iran and Egypt in Iran and Egypt were given a platform to were given a platform to

express their express their opinions:opinions:

• Caricature competition on the Holocaust took Caricature competition on the Holocaust took place in Iran. (August)place in Iran. (August)

• A convention of “ examination of the A convention of “ examination of the Holocaust veracity” was held in Teheran.Holocaust veracity” was held in Teheran. (December)(December)

• A convention of Holocaust denial was A convention of Holocaust denial was held held in Egypt. (December)in Egypt. (December)

The winning caricatures of the competition in IranThe winning caricatures of the competition in Iran

State AntisemitismState Antisemitism

IranIran

The Iranian President repeatedly calls for The Iranian President repeatedly calls for

the annihilation of the Jewish State. He the annihilation of the Jewish State. He

also demands the European countries to also demands the European countries to

take back the Jews who left them for Israel.take back the Jews who left them for Israel.

VenezuelaVenezuela

President Chavez speaks severely against President Chavez speaks severely against

Israel as part of his struggle with the USA Israel as part of his struggle with the USA

and his identification with Iran. This and his identification with Iran. This

creates an antisemitic atmosphere in the creates an antisemitic atmosphere in the

country. country.

Continuing Continuing TrendsTrends

Terror ThreatsTerror Threats The threat of terror against the Jewish The threat of terror against the Jewish communities continues to be relevant in 2006 communities continues to be relevant in 2006 as well as in the past.as well as in the past.

This year the pattern of the “lone terrorist” This year the pattern of the “lone terrorist” was prominent.was prominent.

Warnings and threats from Jihad groups to Warnings and threats from Jihad groups to harm Jewish targets around the world were harm Jewish targets around the world were received this year as well .received this year as well .

Ayman al-ZawahiriAyman al-Zawahiri

““The strongest way of helping our Muslim The strongest way of helping our Muslim brothers is to strike the interests of the Jews and brothers is to strike the interests of the Jews and those who cooperate with them”.those who cooperate with them”.

1111 September 2006September 2006

The Radical LeftThe Radical Left The radical left promotes, at times an idea of The radical left promotes, at times an idea of deligitimization of the existence of the Israel deligitimization of the existence of the Israel. This is done by holding demonstrations, This is done by holding demonstrations, publishing articles in the media and activity publishing articles in the media and activity on campuses.on campuses.

The calls to boycott Israel both financially The calls to boycott Israel both financially and academically continued this year. These and academically continued this year. These calls came from leftist elements, especially in calls came from leftist elements, especially in Britain, Sweden, South Africa and Canada. Britain, Sweden, South Africa and Canada. (Trade Unions, COSATU, NAFTHE)(Trade Unions, COSATU, NAFTHE)

The Radical RightThe Radical Right The radical right parties in Europe are gaining The radical right parties in Europe are gaining

more political power as a result of the growing more political power as a result of the growing Muslim communities.Muslim communities.

The power of the right parties may have a long The power of the right parties may have a long term effect on the Jewish communities in Europe.term effect on the Jewish communities in Europe.

Radical right groups across the world harass Radical right groups across the world harass Jews and damage the property of Jews.Jews and damage the property of Jews.

Hatred of foreigners and minorities spreads in Hatred of foreigners and minorities spreads in Russia and the Ukraine ,which affects the Jewish Russia and the Ukraine ,which affects the Jewish communities as well.communities as well. Also, nationalistic/political Also, nationalistic/political groups are involved in spreading antisemitic groups are involved in spreading antisemitic ideology ideology and in promoting and in promoting aa racist atmosphere.racist atmosphere.

PropagandaPropaganda Iran, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon are prominent in Iran, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon are prominent in the field of incitement and spreading of antisemitism the field of incitement and spreading of antisemitism in the media.in the media.

In the Palestinian Authority- incitement continues In the Palestinian Authority- incitement continues in the media, educational system and mosques.in the media, educational system and mosques.

across the world – antisemitic expressions by across the world – antisemitic expressions by prominent figures in the fields of politics and prominent figures in the fields of politics and culture. culture.

the internet continues to serve as a platform for the internet continues to serve as a platform for spreading antisemitism. spreading antisemitism.

Struggle Against Struggle Against AntisemitismAntisemitism reinforcement of the struggle against antisemitism by reinforcement of the struggle against antisemitism by

national and international figures , understanding that antisemitism national and international figures , understanding that antisemitism endangers society as a whole (UN, EU, ITF…)endangers society as a whole (UN, EU, ITF…)

The UN- marking Holocaust Day on January 27The UN- marking Holocaust Day on January 27thth 2006 2006

Publication of the inter-parliamentary committee on antisemitism Publication of the inter-parliamentary committee on antisemitism in Britain.in Britain.

arresting and putting to trial of Holocaust deniers.arresting and putting to trial of Holocaust deniers.

removal of boycott threats on Israel due to pressure of Jewish removal of boycott threats on Israel due to pressure of Jewish and other organizations.and other organizations.

vast official denunciations by the international community of the vast official denunciations by the international community of the convention on the denial of the Holocaust held in Iran.convention on the denial of the Holocaust held in Iran.

France is a role model in the battle against antisemitism.France is a role model in the battle against antisemitism.

Struggle Struggle Against Against AntisemitismAntisemitism

Renewal of the activity of the Global Renewal of the activity of the Global Forum Against Antisemitism by the Forum Against Antisemitism by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A convention Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A convention will take place in February and will will take place in February and will discuss ways of promoting bilateral and discuss ways of promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation in media, law and multilateral cooperation in media, law and educational activities.educational activities.

RecommendatioRecommendationsns Cooperation with the United Nations, the Cooperation with the United Nations, the

international organizations and the countries of international organizations and the countries of the world regarding the struggle against the world regarding the struggle against antisemitism.antisemitism.

Cooperation between Israel and the Diaspora Cooperation between Israel and the Diaspora must be enhanced to fight antisemitism.must be enhanced to fight antisemitism.

Dialogue with moderate religious figures in the Dialogue with moderate religious figures in the Muslim and Christian world must be enhanced.Muslim and Christian world must be enhanced.

Action must be taken in order to increase the Action must be taken in order to increase the legislation and enforcement against propaganda legislation and enforcement against propaganda and antisemitic activity including Holocaust and antisemitic activity including Holocaust denial.denial.

Educational activities must be initiated and Educational activities must be initiated and enhanced. enhanced.

Definitions of Antisemitic Expressions Against IsraelDefinitions of Antisemitic Expressions Against Israel

• Denying the rights of the Jews to self-determination such as: Denying the rights of the Jews to self-determination such as: claiming that the existence of the State of Israel is a racist entity.claiming that the existence of the State of Israel is a racist entity.• Use of symbols and figures that relate to classical antisemitism Use of symbols and figures that relate to classical antisemitism (such as claims that the Jews killed Jesus or Blood Libel) to (such as claims that the Jews killed Jesus or Blood Libel) to characterize Israel or Israelis.characterize Israel or Israelis.• Comparing Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.Comparing Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.• Holding all Jews , wherever they may be, as responsible for the Holding all Jews , wherever they may be, as responsible for the actions of the State of Israel.actions of the State of Israel.• Demanding that Israel hold to higher moral standards than Demanding that Israel hold to higher moral standards than those of any other democratic country. those of any other democratic country.

From the Center for Follow-up of Racism and Xenophobia of the EU

STATISTICS

Region Incidents Change 2006 2005

France 360 300 +20%UK 312 321 -3%Russia 300 250 +20% Ukraine slight drop but increase in violent incidents Austria 83 50 +66%Germany increase in Berlin schools +60%

Scandinavia 53 35 + 50%

More Information

• www.antisemitism.org.il/eng

• www.jewishagency.org