The World Jewish Congress stands with our affiliated community in Sweden, the Jewish Central Council, in condemning the decision at the Swedish Centre Party conference to progress a ban on circumcision of boys for non-medical purposes, and supports the need for dialogue with the party on this topic.
David Singer: Hatred against Britain and Israel surfaced in Gaza as England progressed its way through the World Cup to meet Sweden in the quarter finals.
It seems there is no limit when it comes to covering news about Israel and Jews. This week in particular has served up yet more examples of the absurdities we face...writes Michael Kuttner.
Sweden on Thursday officially recognized a Palestinian state, with Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom saying that the “criteria of international law” have been met because there is “a [Palestinian] territory, a people, and government,” The Associated Press reported.
