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Combating Antisemitism in Israel: A New Strategy
Israel needs to urgently revamp its approach to combating antisemitism, elevating it to a national security priority, and utilizing a multi-pronged strategy.
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Israel
International RelationsHuman Rights ViolationsIsraelNational SecurityGovernmentAntisemitismForeign Policy
Foreign MinistryDiaspora Affairs MinistryFinance MinistryNational Security CouncilJewish Agency
Benjamin NetanyahuAmichai ChikliDeborah Lipstadt
- What role does a long-term plan play in addressing this issue?
- A long-term plan is crucial, encompassing a global report by a consulting firm to analyze existing efforts and identify gaps, followed by a comprehensive strategy based on this analysis.
- What are the expected benefits of implementing this new approach?
- The benefits are a quicker implementation utilizing existing structures, greater Foreign Ministry involvement, and improved financial management, creating a more robust long-term strategy.
- How will global monitoring and collaboration be incorporated into the plan?
- The plan includes monitoring antisemitism globally through Israeli ambassadors, working with international partners, and reinstating the Global Forum on Antisemitism.
- What is the proposed solution to improve Israel's response to antisemitism?
- The proposed solution involves elevating the ministry responsible for combating antisemitism, integrating it into the Foreign Ministry, and establishing a ministerial committee for effective decision-making.
- How does Israel currently view the threat of antisemitism to its national security?
- Israel views antisemitism as a major threat to national security, a significant shift from its previous perception of the issue primarily affecting the Diaspora.