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

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First reported by Maariv · 3 hours ago

What happened

Swedish Liberal leader Simone Mohamason wore a Star of David during a televised debate to show solidarity with Jewish children amid rising antisemitism. She criticized the Left Party's stance on Hamas and highlighted the issue ahead of the September 13 elections, where her party risks falling below the parliamentary threshold. Polls currently favor the center-left opposition over the ruling right-wing bloc.

  • 01Swedish Liberal leader Simone Mohamason wore a Star of David in a televised debate to protest rising antisemitism.
  • 02Mohamason criticized the Left Party for its supportive stance toward Hamas amid increasing antisemitism.
  • 03The gesture aims to support Jewish children afraid to wear the symbol in Sweden today.
  • 04The Liberals face electoral risk, polling at 2.4%, below the 4% parliamentary threshold.
  • 05Center-left opposition leads polls significantly ahead of September 13 parliamentary elections.
  • 06Current government depends on Sweden Democrats, who may join the government if the right wins.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Swedish Liberal Leader Wears Star of David to Highlight Rising Antisemitism Ahead of Elections
MaarivCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Swedish Liberal Leader Wears Star of David Pendant Amid Election Debate on Antisemitism

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