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Swedish Education Minister of Palestinian-Lebanese Descent Wears Star of David Amid Rising Antisemitism

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First reported by Maariv · 11 hours ago

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Swedish Education Minister Simona Mohamsson, of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, declared she wears a Star of David to support Jewish children amid rising antisemitism, sparking backlash and criticism of Sweden's Left Party. She faces online hate but vows to fight anti-democratic forces spreading antisemitism.

01Swedish Education Minister Simona Mohamsson wears a Star of David to support Jewish children amid rising antisemitism.
02Mohamsson criticized the Swedish Left Party for allegedly supporting Hamas during growing antisemitism.
03She is of Palestinian and Lebanese descent and identifies as an atheist.
04Mohamsson has received hateful online responses, including antisemitic insults.
05She insists on confronting anti-democratic forces spreading hatred against Jews in Sweden.
06Mohamsson advocates for a Sweden where no one hides their faith or origin.

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