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WJC President Ronald S. Lauder Reacts to Arab and Muslim Countries Condemning Hamas

This declaration is a welcome moment of moral clarity. The call for Hamas to release the hostages, disarm, and end its ...
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World Jewish Congress President Sounds Alarm Over Romania’s Inaction on Antisemitism

I am deeply concerned by President Dan’s decision to delay the adoption of legislation that would significantly strengthen ...
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World Jewish Congress President Expresses Gratitude to Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán after Antisemitic Band Denied Entry

In a letter addressed to Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán, Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, ...
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WJC Strongly Condemns Brazil’s Withdrawal from IHRA

The World Jewish Congress expressed deep concern over the Brazilian government’s withdrawal from the International Holocaust ...
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Major American Jewish Organizations Decline Meeting with French Foreign Minister Over Premature Palestinian State Recognition

We commend the Trump Administration for its clear and forceful opposition to the French proposal, and urge President Macron ...
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WJC Echoes Concern Over Incident Involving Jewish Youth on Vueling Flight in Spain

A group of French Jewish teenagers returning from summer camp were removed from a Spanish airline flight due to “possible ...
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World Jewish Congress Alarmed By France’s Unilateral Recognition of a Palestinian State

When Israel has a partner for peace, only direct bilateral negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians will yield a lasting two-state outcome. Rather than stand firmly against the evils of Hamas, ...