Euronews Witness
Can Germany be neutral when it comes to the Gaza war?
Germany is divided over the war in Gaza amid an increase in reports of hate crimes against German Jews and members of the Arab community. How are the authorities responding? Euronews Correspondent Monica Pinna investigates for Euronews Witness.
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Roger Waters dropped by music publisher BMG over Israel comments
Waters' antisemitic statements "have infuriated his former bandmates". Now, German-based international music company BMG, which combines the activities of a music publisher and a record label, is reportedly cutting ties with the artist.
France
Antisemitic acts rise in Belgium and France amid Gaza conflicts
Many European countries have registered a rise in reported antisemitic acts and rhetoric since the outbreak of the war.
Reports show physical and verbal attacks towards Jewish people have risen sharply in the western European nations since the Israel-Hamas war began back in October.
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Kanye West apologises to Jewish community for antisemitic comments
The spirit of Christmas must be upon Ye, as the controversial rapper has made an apology to the Jewish community for his repeated antisemitic comments. Reconciliation at last, or strategic amends before his new album drops?
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Stephen Fry’s alternative Christmas speech condemns antisemitism in UK
Airing on British TV after King Charles III's annual speech, Stephen Fry will address the rise of antisemitism in the UK following the 7 October attacks. Elsewhere, the British actor and broadcaster has been praised for his message about people struggling during the holidays.
World News
Antisemitic and islamophobic sentiment on the rise in Europe
Europe is fearing a “huge risk of terrorist attacks" over the Christmas period, due to the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war. In recent weeks, a disturbing surge of islamophobic and antisemitic incidents has gripped the continent.
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WATCH: Far-right Polish MP expelled from parliament for extinguishing Hanukkah candles
All major political forces quickly denounced the incident carried out by Grzegorz Braun, and said there would be no tolerance for anti-semitic and xenophobic behaviour in the Sejm, the Polish parliament.
