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Israeli FM Sa’ar welcomes Peru’s adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks during the dedication of a commemorative plaque at the City of David in Jerusalem on July 24, 2026. Photo by Josh Hasten.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks during the dedication of a commemorative plaque at the City of David in Jerusalem on July 24, 2026. Photo by Josh Hasten.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Monday welcomed Peru’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism, calling the decision “historic.”

The definition helps governments and organizations recognize antisemitism, including when criticism of Israel crosses into antisemitism. “Together we continue strengthening the fight against antisemitism worldwide,” Sa’ar said.

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