Europe's Ties to Israel Sour as Arab Nations Deepen Cooperation
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Commentator Jay Shapiro notes a growing divide between Israel and Europe, with European nations imposing restrictions while Arab states like Morocco and the UAE strengthen ties. This trend coincides with a surge in antisemitic violence, with 2025 being the deadliest year for the Jewish diaspora since 1994, according to a J7 report. Shapiro also criticizes the Church of England for rhetoric he deems antisemitic, drawing parallels to historical accusations against Jews. He contrasts this with deepening cooperation between Israel and Arab nations driven by shared regional interests.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- European nations are increasingly restricting Israel, while Arab states like Morocco and UAE are deepening cooperation.
- 2025 saw the deadliest antisemitic violence in the Jewish diaspora since 1994, with 20 deaths reported.
- A J7 report documented over 23,000 antisemitic incidents in 2025 and over 91,000 between 2021-2025.
- Jay Shapiro criticizes the Church of England's rhetoric on Israel and Zionism as potentially antisemitic.
- Cooperation between Israel and Arab nations is driven by shared strategic interests, including concerns about Iran.
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