Swedish Education Minister Wears Star of David on Live TV to Protest Antisemitism

First reported by Maariv · 14 hours ago

What happened

Swedish Education Minister Simona Mohamsson wore a Star of David on live TV to protest antisemitism, sparking online hate but emphasizing solidarity with Jewish citizens fearing discrimination.

• 01Swedish Education Minister Simona Mohamsson wore a Star of David necklace on live TV to protest antisemitism.
• 02Mohamsson is of Palestinian descent and leads Sweden's Liberal Party.
• 03She wore the symbol to support Jewish children afraid to display it publicly.
• 04Mohamsson faced online hate, including threats from a former anti-Islamophobia collaborator.
• 05She highlighted Jewish community fears of attending synagogue or school due to antisemitism.
• 06Mohamsson called for society to speak out firmly against hatred and antisemitism.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew40 minutes ago

Swedish Education Minister Wears Star of David on Live TV to Protest Antisemitism

MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago

Swedish Liberal Leader Wears Star of David to Highlight Rising Antisemitism Ahead of Elections

MaarivCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago

Swedish Liberal Leader Wears Star of David Pendant Amid Election Debate on Antisemitism

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