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Days earlier, a Jewish security group warned police about a heightened security risk at the Chanukah event.
There was no advertising of the event ahead of time out of safety concerns.
The country’s former premier has expressed public support for Hamas terrorists and called the Jews “idiots.” Other Moroccan figures made similar comments.
Released hostages says UNRWA teacher held him captive.
Antisemitism roundup, Dec. 2
The man told police “he was upset about the situation in Gaza,” the BBC reported.
“The population is generally supportive of Israel but intimidated by a loud radicalized Muslim community.”
“Jewish life existed in Europe before the Holocaust,” said Sacha Roytman, who leads the Combat Antisemitism Movement. “Jewish life should be celebrated here again.”
The Israeli president was in the United Arab Emirates to attend the COP28 U.N. Climate Conference.
Antisemitism roundup, Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Madrid questions Israel’s compliance with international law in prosecution of the war against Hamas.
The vote split the Democratic caucus, with 90, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), joining Republicans in telling President Biden to re-freeze the money.
Chanukah’s message of religious freedom and the power of youth resonate this year in particular.
