Berlin Alert News
Press Selection: German Politicians Divided over Antisemitism
October 28, 2008.
The German parliament wanted to pass a unanimous resolution against antisemitism to coincide with the 70th anniversary of "Kristallnacht". But the effort has become a victim of political bickering. By Charles Hawley, Spiegel Online
New Report: ODIHR Annual Report for 2007 on Hate Crimes in the OSCE Region
By: European Forum on Antisemitism
,October 27, 2008.
The report states an “alarming development” regarding “the emergence of the Holocaust as a rhetorical means to threaten and offend Jews, underlined by frequent damage to Holocaust memorials”. October 2008
Revised Translation: The Durban Diaries
By: European Forum on Antisemitism
,October 27, 2008.
AJC has now published a revised translation of the Durban Diaries: Read the dramatic account on the widespread antisemitism that permeated the Durban Conference on Racism in 2001. By Joëlle Fiss
Press Selection: Austrian Politician Assumes Mossad Assassination of Haider
October 16, 2008.
Whenever something goes wrong or an event occurs that is not immediately explicable, conspiracy theories that Jewish influence is responsible often emerge. The latest example is the death of Austrian right-winger J Haider [German Link]
NGO Information Sheet - UN Durban Review Preparatory Committee Deliberations In Geneva
By: European Forum on Antisemitism
,October 13, 2008.
A call to delete hate language targeting Israel in conference draft resolution.
