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Soft on Anti-Semitism?

GOP presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney claim that the U.S. ambassador to Belgium “justified” and “downplayed” anti-Semitism and blamed it on “Israel’s actions toward the Palestinians.” We find that to be a one-sided interpretation of what was actually said. Others may view Ambassador Howard Gutman’s remarks differently than … More >> Sphere: Related [...]

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US backs ambassador after anti-Semitism comments

The Obama administration says it has full confidence in the U.S. ambassador to Belgium, despite comments he made about anti-Semitism that prompted angry responses from Jewish groups and Republicans.

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Obama Ambassador Under Fire For Comments on Anti-Semitism

Republicans are urging President Obama to reconsider his ambassador to Belgium after the ambassador told a conference in Europe that Israel is causing a new and understandable strain of anti-Semitism among Muslims in Europe, altogether separate from traditional hatred of Jews. Sphere: Related Content

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Romney, Gingrich call for firing of U.S. ambassador after anti-Semitism remarks

Two of the GOP’s leading presidential hopefuls are calling for President Obama to dismiss his ambassador to Belgium after remarks on anti-Semitism made by the envoy last week at a European Jewish Union conference . “President Obama must fire his ambassador to Belgium for rationalizing and playing down anti-Semitism and linking it to Israeli policy [...]

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Envoy’s anti-Semitism analysis creates new problem for Obama administration with Jewish groups

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Belgium has given Republicans heavy fodder for criticism by linking Israeli government policy with rising anti-Jewish sentiment among Europe’s Muslims — an argument that has angered Jewish groups and given the Obama administration a new headache as it seeks to counter Republican claims that it is anti-Israel. Read [...]

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Envoy’s anti-Semitism remarks a problem for Obama

President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Belgium has given Republicans heavy fodder for criticism by linking Israeli government policy with rising anti-Jewish sentiment among Europe’s Muslims — an argument that has angered Jewish groups and given the Obama administration a new headache as it seeks to counter Republican claims that it is anti-Israel. Sphere: Related Content

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U.S. won’t dismiss official following anti-Semitism comment

The United States won’t take action against the American envoy to Belgium over his recent and controversial comments on anti-Semitism, a top U.S. official said on Monday.

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US backs envoy after anti-Semitism remarks

President Barack Obama’s administration on Monday rejected Republican calls to fire the US ambassador to Belgium after he said that the Middle East conflict was partly to blame for anti-Semitism. Sphere: Related Content

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US Ambassador Under Fire for Anti-Semitism Comments

The US Ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, finds himself under fire this morning for comments he made about the roots of some Muslim anti-Semitism, comments the White House distanced itself from. Yedioth Ahronoth, an Israeli newspaper, reported Friday that Gutman told a conference that —… Sphere: Related Content

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US Ambassador Under Fire for Comments on Anti-Semitism*

The US Ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, finds himself under fire this morning for comments he made about the roots of some Muslim anti-Semitism, comments the White House distanced itself from. Yedioth Ahronoth, an Israeli newspaper, reported Friday that Gutman told a conference that —… Sphere: Related Content

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Orthodox Lawyer Suspended After Lying About Anti-Semitism

Injecting anti-semitism into a traffic stop didn’t work too well for Mel Gibson, and one Queens lawyer who pulled a “reverse Gibson” on a New Jersey state trooper has been suspended from practicing law. Elliot Dear, an orthodox Jew, was pulled over for driving 84 mph in a 55 zone in 2007. The Post reports [...]

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AJC’s Andrew Baker Urges Helsinki Commission to Combat European Anti-Semitism

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC’s director of international Jewish affairs, today appealed to the U.S. Helsinki Commission to help combat anti-Semitism fueled by media and politicians in Europe, and to prevent deadly violence such rhetoric can… Sphere: Related Content

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Anti-Semitism in the Arab Spring

It’s no longer deniable — though some people insist on denying it — that anti-Semitism has…

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Rutgers University Anti-Semitism Allegation Investigated By U.S. Department Of Education

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights is investigating Rutgers University for its response to alleged anti-Semitic harassment, according to documents obtained by The Huffington Post.

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White House condemns Belgium envoy’s anti-Semitism remarks

The White House distanced itself from its ambassador to Belgium, who said the Israel Palestinian conflict is the cause of Muslim anti-Semitism.

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Report shows anti-Semitism is strong in Germany

Anti-Semitism remains a serious problem in Germany, according to the first report issued by a national commission of experts.

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Conversations With America: Recent Trends in Anti-Semitism

MS. BENTON: Hello and welcome to the U.S. Department of State. This is Conversations With America, a discussion between a top State Department official and an NGO leader, where you can watch and participate in the dialogue. Sphere: Related Content

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Report: Anti-Semitism strong in Germany

Anti-Semitism remains a serious problem in Germany, according to the first report issued by a national commission. About 20 percent of the German population holds strongly anti-Semitic views, says the 188-page report delivered last week to the German Bundestag. Sphere: Related Content

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Poll on anti-Semitism sparks discussion

More than 500 people gathered at Faneuil Hall last night to hear a panel of community and civic leaders discuss recent trends in anti-Semitism.

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The resurgence of anti-Semitism

By Abraham H. Foxman

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Thank You Youtube for Censoring Dr. William Luther Pierce

We would like to thank the ADL staff and proprietors of youtube.com for censoring the videos uploaded about the deceased Dr. William Luther Pierce, founder of the National Alliance. Anti-Semitism Censored by Youtube.com: http://www.youtube.com/ Sphere: Related Content

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Anti-Semitism Rises in U.S., ADL Report Says

Anti-Semitism in the United States has increased slightly since 2009, according to an Anti-Defamation League survey.

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Koret launches $5 million anti-Semitism initiative

The Koret Foundation has created an initiative to address the growth of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel activities in the Bay Area and around the world. Grants of nearly $5 million made for Israel advocacy will now be included under the Initiative to Combat Anti-Semitism. Sphere: Related Content

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Survey shows slight rise in American anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism in the United States has increased slightly since 2009, according to an Anti-Defamation League survey.

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Anti-Semitism is the new black

The union movement is giving succour to the oldest form of racism. Oh, how fashionable it is all becoming. A month ago, enfant terrible designer John Galliano was fined over an anti-Semitic tirade at a Paris restaurant. But his drug-addled ramblings were just the latest signs of a wider trend. Sphere: Related Content

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