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American Jewish Educators Cancel Italy Trip Over Antisemitism Fears
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Organizers reported "antisemitic pressures," and a potential requirement for educators to disavow Israeli government policies fueled the dispute. The cancellation was supported by some American Jewish school leaders.
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- 68 American Jewish educators canceled an Italy study trip due to antisemitism and safety concerns.
- Activists scrutinized participants' social media, intensifying concerns about "antisemitic pressures."
- A disputed statement asked educators to distance themselves from "occupation of territories and genocide."
- A separate delegation of 22 Israeli educators participated in the program without issue.
- Jewish community leaders condemned equating Jewish people with the Israeli government as antisemitism.
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