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Herzog: Blaming Jews Is Europe's Default Mode
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told a delegation of French Jewish leaders that blaming Jews has become Europe's "default mode" for addressing its own issues. He noted that Israel is being demonized, forcing Jewish communities in Europe into a defensive stance.
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What happened
- 01President Herzog stated blaming Jews has become Europe's "default mode" and a disguise for its own failings.
- 02He noted Israel is demonized, forcing Jewish communities in Europe into a defensive posture.
- 03Herzog distinguished legitimate criticism of Israel from "pure scapegoating" and a "grave error."
- 04He condemned calls for boycotts and sanctions as morally wrong and harmful to Palestinians.
- 05The President expressed hope for increased cooperation between Israeli and French entrepreneurs and companies.
Herzog distinguished legitimate criticism of Israel from what he called "pure scapegoating" and a "grave error." He also condemned calls for boycotts and sanctions as harmful to Palestinians and absolving Hamas, while expressing hope for stronger Israeli-French cooperation.
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