What's happened
Antisemitic incidents have surged in France and the US, with a near-quadrupling of incidents in France and a doubling in the US in 2023. Poland faced attacks on its Nozyk Synagogue, with firebombs causing minimal damage and no casualties.
Why it matters
The rise in antisemitic incidents in France, the US, and Poland is alarming, reflecting a concerning trend of hate crimes. The attacks on the Nozyk Synagogue in Warsaw highlight the persistence of antisemitism and the need for increased vigilance and action to combat such hatred.
What the papers say
The Times of Israel reports a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in France and the US, with a focus on the surge post-October 7. Al Jazeera condemns the firebomb attack on the Nozyk Synagogue in Warsaw and suggests a possible link to rising global tensions. The Independent covers the attack on the Nozyk Synagogue, emphasizing the condemnation by political leaders and the minimal damage caused.
How we got here
The surge in antisemitic incidents follows global events, including the conflict between Israel and Hamas, leading to a rise in hate crimes. Poland, with a history of antisemitism, faced attacks on its Nozyk Synagogue, a symbol of Jewish heritage in the country.
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Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative subdivisions, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometres, and has a largely temperate seasonal climate.
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Michael Joseph Schudrich is an American rabbi and the current Chief Rabbi of Poland. He is the oldest of four children of Rabbi David Schudrich and Doris Goldfarb Schudrich.
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Andrzej Sebastian Duda is a Polish lawyer and politician who has served as president of Poland since 6 August 2015. Before becoming president, Andrzej Duda was a member of Polish Lower House from 2011 to 2014 and the European Parliament from 2014 to 2015.
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France, officially the French Republic, is a country consisting of metropolitan France in Western Europe and several overseas regions and territories.