CFCA: The Coordination

2010 and Tendency

The Coordination Forum for Countering Antisemitism Yearly Evaluation
for 2010 Present situation


















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The Coordination Forum for
Countering Antisemitism
The Coordination Forum for Countering Antisemitism - Yearly Evaluation: 2010
Present Situation and Tendencies
Website: www.antisemitism.org.il E-mail: aforum@antisemitism.org.il
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Table of Contents


Executive Summary 3
Detailed Present Situation and Cut Scene Evaluation 6
Germany 6
Austria 7
Belgium 8
Great Britain 8
France 10
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) 11
Hungary, Czech Republic Greece and Sweden 12-13
Latin American Scene 14
United States 15
Australia and South Africa 16
Turkey and Iran 17
Appendix 18-19







Website: www.antisemitism.org.il E-mail: aforum@antisemitism.org.il
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Executive Summary

The report is based on data which has been collected and published on the Forum for
Countering Antisemitisms website. Naturally, the numbers of events deployed in this
report do not reflect the sum of all events which have actually taken place and at times
the data is significantly different from the data published by the different Jewish
communities. Never the less, all data reflects the tendencies as we see it.


In comparison to 2009, there has been a slight decrease in Antisemitism activities
during 2010 which has created a record in the sense of frequency of Antisemitism
activity. This is in-light of operation Cast Lead


The de legitimating campaign and demonization of Israel is a central threat against
Jewish communities.


Fundamental Islamic groups increasing tendency to adopt the Neo-Nazi Ideology
has increasingly grown

During the year of 2010 a decrease in the number of antisemitic incidents has been
noted throughout the world as well as a decrease in their severity. This is in comparison
to 2009 which has been a record year in light of Operation Cast Lead. The numbers of
Antisemitic incidents during that time have still remained significantly high when
compared to those of the 1990s and it appears that Antisemitism is in fact rising.
Furthermore, the report states that organized activity for the de-legitimating of Israel as
a free country has increased during the year of 2010. The blurring of boundaries
between legitimate criticism towards Israel and its demonization have become a
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substantial strategically threat not just to the state of Israel but on Jewish communities
throughout the world.
The Antisemitism Phenomenon is still growing and finds its expression through
propaganda and Antisemitic incitement, spraying swat stickers and hatred slogans,
physical violence against Jewish people,

Attacks on Jewish establishments and facilities, desecration of gravestones, provocative
political statements and attempt to carryout acts of terrorism. Poles that have taken
place in Europe have shown that a third of the continents population hold a negative
point of view regarding the Jews and that more than before, people allow themselves to
speak out publicly against the Jewish people.
Although many countries are aware of the Antisemitic phenomenon and hold ongoing
activities against it, it appears that this awareness does not influence the level of
Antisemitism among the public. The violent Antisemitism is actually carried out by a
small portion of the population however it is supported by growing sections of the public
both in the Muslim and Western world.
The danger to Jewish communities by Muslim communities around the world is
perceptible and ongoing. Physical attacks on Jews and on Jewish facilities are
happening on a daily basis and especially in West Europe. Some of the attacks are
extremely eminent: The attacks which have taken place in the U.S.A, in India and in
Turkey, attacks on Jewish establishments in Kirghizstan, Egypt, France, and Germany
and in Belgium. As well as Antisemitic incidents in Sweden and the synagogue in
Malmo this has become a regular target.
The main threat to the state of Israel and Jewish communities during 2010 has
been the De Legitimization campaign, revoking Israels right to exist as a Jewish
country. This present year has registered an ongoing worsening of this activity which
has been led by both Palestinian and extreme left wing Antisemitic organizations. The
most outstanding event has been of course the Gaza Flotilla Raid of May 2010. Most
countries which held demonstrations against Israel did not end up becoming violent
against the Jewish communities. There have been exceptions in France and in Austria:
France had 15 violent attacks against Jews including the attack of a Jewish young man
in the Subway of Paris. Stones which were thrown towards a Habad delegate and
incendiary bombs were thrown at a Jewish home for the elders. In Austrian 17 attacks
took place after the Gaza Flotilla Raid. Five of which were violent ones.
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2010 has shown an increase in use of Nazi propaganda by extreme Islamic
elements. Besides denial of the Holocaust, a well know phenomenon, there have been
throughout this year efforts to promote the idea which claims that the Holocaust was
an additional link in a number of incidents in which European Jews have been
murdered for their crimes and it should be considered as a model for solving the
Jewish problem.
Another Phenomenon noted has been the modern blood libel which began in Sweden
during 2009 and claims that Israel has been reaping out Palestinians organs. This year,
this blood libel has been pronounced in Ukraine, Algeria, Haiti, Kosovo and the
Moldavia Islands. An expedition of Israeli eye doctors which had been sent towards the
end of 2010 to assist the local community in the Moldavia Islands was welcomed by
demonstrations, burning of the Israeli flag and cries for the banishment of the doctors
whom, according to the demonstrators have come to chop of their limbs.


Iran continues to be an additional center for spreading antisemitism: The Iranian
government continues to use Antisemitism as a strategic weapon against Israel and
guides different groups in Anti-Israeli and Anti Semitic activities, especially in Europe
and in Latin America. In addition to its activity with Left wing groups and Islamic
organizations, this year has proven a significant enforcement of Irans relations to
extreme right wing organizations including Neo-Nazis in Hungary, Greece, and France
and in Chile. In the latter, a group of Neo Nazis was caught while trying to carry out a
violent act against Jews. It was later discovered that the group was under Iranian
orders.
Furthermore, there has been a strengthening among the extreme right wing in
Germany, Austria, Greece, Sweden and Hungary where in the latter, the extreme right
wing party, the JOBBIK has won 47 out of 386 parliament seats.
In the Slavic nations of the CIS, the frequency of Antisemitic incidents continued to be
low. The situation of the Jewish communities in the Muslim countries in the CIS remains
sensitive and depends on the non-religious regimes. In this manner, as a response to
the political changes in Kirghizstan, a Antisemitic incitement had began and a bomb
was thrown at the Bishkek Synagogue during the Days of atonement and Anti-Jewish
slogans were written on the buildings walls.
During this present year, agents of the Jewish committee in Holland and in Belgium
have spoken in favor of leaving Europe due to the Antisemitic climate.
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Detailed Present Situation and Cut Scene Evaluation:
The European front:
Germany
In Germany There have been no change in the total sum of antisemitic incidents during
2010 in comparison to 2009 (53 incidents in 2010 compared to 50 in 2009) yet, the
increase of violent incidents (10 violent incidents in 2010 compared to 4 in 2009). A
significant increase in Antisemitic incidents had accorded after the Gaza Flotilla Raid
(31
st
of May). It will be noted that during the previous year an Antisemitic increase
related to Israel has accord due to the countys Palestinian policy Which is probably the
result of a large Turkish population living in Germany (28 incidents compared to 8
during the same time last year and 14 incidents that took place during the 6 months
prior to the Flotilla Raid).
In addition, there has been an increase in incidents against Jews carried out by
Muslims, especially those of Turkish and Kurdish origin.

Among the most violent incidents that took place during 2010 were throwing incendiary
bombs towards the new synagogue in Mainz, the burning of a synagogue in Worms and
an attack on an Israeli dance group. According to the German Ministry of Interior, every
10 days, a Jewish cemetery is being desecrated.


A Jewish cemetery desecrated in Bremen The Synagogue of Worms set on fire Setting fire to the Jewish cemetery
entrance door in Drezden


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The Authorities battle against Antisemitism
Germany is outstanding in its commitment to the Antisemitic battle. Merkel, president of
Germany and the ruling party (CDU) are continuously demonstrating their support of
Israel and Germanys commitment to battle Antisemitism and perpetuation of the
Holocaust.
The political system and the Law Enforcement Authorities take felonies of racial and
Antisemitic motives very seriously and activate a suitable penalization system:
A. The court in Saarbrcken has sentenced Udo Pastrs, the leader of the National
Democratic Party (NPD) to 10 months of incarceration, as well as a fine of 6000
Euros after he has publicly spoke against the Turkish and Jewish communities in
Germany.
B. Retired citizens were sentence to incarceration on parole for denial of the
Holocaust.

C. Thilo Sarrazin was fired from his position as member of bank management as a
result of his statements against Jews and Muslims.

Austria
During this current year, a significant drop in the total of Antisemitic events has been
noted, this alongside with the specific increase in number of Antisemitic events and their
severity due to the Gaza Flotilla Raid. And so, following the Flotilla, 20 violent incidents
have accord in comparison to the average of one incident during a normal month.
Naturally, Most of the activity after the Flotilla has been generally initiated by Muslim
elements and by the Turkish public in particular. Within this frame, the anti Israeli
demonstrations have stood up and proved to be of Antisemitic flavor as well as the
condemnation of Israel and its policy towards the Flotilla.




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Belgium
When compared to 2009, Belgium has demonstrated a decrease in Antisemitic events
during 2010. (20 events during the course of 2010 compared to 41 in 2009) as well as in
violent incidents in particular (9 incidents in 2010 compared to 16 in 2009). Yet the
threat and its potential by Muslim fundamentalists towards Jewish communities have
grown.

Among the most violent incidents during 2010 were the attack on a young Jewish
student in Antwerp and the throwing of a incendiary bomb on a synagogue in the city.

An incendiary bomb thrown at a synagogue
door in Rue de la Clinique in Anderlecht
An Antisemitic spraying on a shops door in Bruxelles

Great Britain
In the course of 2010 a decrease in number of Antisemitic incidents in Britain has
occurred, including in the number of violent incidents. (639 incidents during 2010
compared to 926 in 2009).
The high level of Antisemitic and Anti-Israeli propaganda has been evident by
demonization and de-Legitimacy of Israel by left and right wing extremists, Pro-
Palestinians and Muslim radicals. This drastic increase has been mostly evident in
Universities.
The Pro-Palestinian radical left, which includes some Israeli and Jewish Academics as
well as professional unions, continues to promote initiatives for boycotting academic
institutions and Israeli products (so far with no avail) within the framework of an Anti-
Israeli campaign which contains Antisemitic expressions. By doing so, these elements
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are contributing to the hostile environment towards Israel and its supporters. These
elements have continued to call out for the prosecution of Israeli officers visiting Britain
in light of their involvement in what are supposedly war crimes.


Significant Events
See detailed report of the CST
The Authorities battle against Antisemitism
1. A governmental report of battling Antisemitism has been published.
2. The government has declared its funding of security in Jewish schools.
3. Member of The House of Lords, Baroness Jenny tonge, was dismissed from her
position after asking to investigate the rumors implying that the IDF has stolen
body organs in Haiti.
4. Although the governmental policy of battling racial and Antisemitic events, in
most cases, those responsible remain unpunished.
It is our assumption that the authorities battle alongside significant activity of the Jewish
community and the cooperation between them has contributed to the decrease in
number of Antisemitic incidents in Britain this year. In addition, there are moderate
Islamic elements who have been trying to calm everybody down. However, the level of
Antisemitic activity in Britain is still of the highest in Europe and the world and will
probably remain this way. Elements of the left wing are now conducting a wide scale
campaign against Israel while receiving great support from academic spheres, elements
in parliament and in the main professional unions influence the increase in hostility
towards Israel and the Jews and are indirectly legitimizing acts of violent against Jews.





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France
Despite the decent in the number of Antisemitic incidents during the year of 2010 in
comparison to 2009 (466 incidents in 2010 versus 832 in 2009 according to SPCJ
data), the level of violence remained high and included sever physical assaults which
were carried out in most cases by a single attacker. According to our understanding,
this phenomenon indicates the influence of incitement against the Jewish people which
is affected by a wide range de-legitimating activity against Israel which is lead by both
Muslims and Left wing organization.



Dozens of tombstones smashed in
a Jewish cemetery in the North-
East of France in the city of Le-Duc
Stones thrown at a Jewish school in
Grenoble
A religious Jew attacked in
Strasbourg by knife and iron
rod

The Authorities battle against antisemitism
The French authorities penalize policy against Antisemitic elements continues.
Towards both right extremists and the Black Antisemitic movement (which has not been
active this year although legal activity in regards to its crimes in the past continues). In
this manner, the Sentences on the 7 people involved in the murder of Ilan Halimi have
been exacerbated and the broadcasting of Egyptian Antisemitic television received in
France has been terminated.
The French Governments efforts to enforce the boycott prohibition law are evident. On
the other hand, the voices calling for boycott activity are multiplying and are playing by
the value of Freedom of Speech.

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Russia and the CIS
Throughout Russia and the CIS, a low level of Antisemitic incidents has been kept while
registering a decrease in the number of violent events (3 violent events in 2010 in
comparison to 8 in 2009).
Neo-Nazi and national organizations in the Slavic countries continues to act against
Jewish symbols (such as the bombing a Synagogue in the city of TVER in Russia) yet
they center for now most of their activity against illegal immigration in those countries


Bombing in the TVER synagogue Antisemitic pamphlets in
the streets of TVER
A demolition charge thrown at a
Synagogue in Bishkek

During the year of 2010, the Russian Neo-Nazi parties continued to demonstrate their
power by marching through the streets and taking responsibility for threats sent to
Jewish communities as well as signing Antisemitic pamphlets. The organization
members continued to spread literary and documentary material and were busy in
assimilation of the Third Reichs ideology among potential support groups.
Although a clear undertaking of the Russian government to battle Xenophobia has been
noted, several political elements continue to promote racial initiatives in the society. On
June 10
th
an assembly of right wing extremists took place at the Russian parliament
which was sealed by a signed declaration accusing the Zionists in committing genocide
against the Russian people.
The Jewish communities condition in Muslim countries continues to be sensitive
and depends on the stability of the regimes. During the political uprising in
Kirgizstan, before stabilizing its regime, there were many Antisemitic emotions which led
to publicly speaking against Jews and later on throwing a demolition charge at the
Bishkek synagogue during festivities of the Month of Tishri.

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Hungary
The year of 2010 was marked by the JOBBIK Party and its gaining of power. It is a right
wing extreamest party which holds a Nazi ideology. Party leaders (third in size) use an
Anti-Israeli fundamentalist rhetoric method. The party acts on the edge of the law and
uses the Hungarian Legal system and legislation which is not firm enough.
The Maggyar Grada, the military arm of the JOBBIK and which was band from activity
by the court has changed its name to the New Hungarian Guard and continues its work
although with less intensity then in the past.

During the year there have been 25 registered Antisemitic acts which constitute a rise
compared to 2009. However, it will be stated that most racial acts of the Hungarian right
wing are aimed towards Gypsies.
Czech Republic
In general, the level of Antisemitism in the Czech Republic is low. During this year there
have been 7 Antisemitic incidents. The Czech government continues to carry out a low
tolerance policy and an efficient battle against Antisemitism and the activities of fascists
organizations.
Greece
There have been 10 registered Antisemitic acts in Greece in 2010. The most significant
one was setting fire to the Synagogue in Hania, Crete. This happened twice during the
month of January 2010. On the Political scene, the uprising of the extreme right wing
party in general (11%-12%) and particularly the rising of the fundamentalist right wing
party Chrisi Avagi, which hold a Neo-Nazi ideology during the municipal elections.
Sweden
Sweden was home to 19 registered Antisemitic acts in 2010 compared to 15 in 2009.
These acts included hatred pamphlets, bombing of the Malmo synagogue and throwing
stones at the Jewish community building. It will be stated here that although the
relatively low number of incidents, there exists an Anti-Israeli atmosphere and
Antisemitism is clearly eminent. The assumption is that the number of acts is in fact
much higher than that reported.


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The clear and present danger to Jewish communities in Sweden today is by local
radical Muslim elements which are responsible for clear Antisemitic acts and their
integration with extreme left wing elements.
Most acts reported have taken place in Malmo which is a city with a large Muslim
population and a great number of young and unemployed who may be a comfortable
recruiting target by fundamentalist elements.
The town mayor is Llmar Reepalu, an Anti-Israeli who has compared Zionism to racism
and has declared his understanding of violence towards Jews due to Operation Cast
Lead.

The Authorities battle against antisemitism
The Swedish Authorities demonstrate tolerance and forgiveness towards Antisemitic
expressions, by doing so they give such expressions legitimization. There is hardly any
public debate or reference to the issue of Antisemitism.












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The Latin American Scene
General
When compared to 2009, the 2010 data reflects a decrease in number of Antisemitic
incidents in the Latin American Scene.
In 2010 there have been 30 Antisemitic incidents on the Latin American scene
compared to 82 in 2009. Most have been Antisemitic sprayings near to different Jewish
Institutes. In addition, there have been acts of Jewish cemetery desecrations.
Venezuela
The incitement tendency in the media which is guided by president Chaves regime
continues. It includes reports with a clear Antisemitic flavor.
Chile
During the months of August to September there has been a clear increase in
Antisemitic acts which included threats against the president of the Jewish communities
as well as spraying of hatred notes on Buildings belonging to the Jewish community in
Santiago. These acts were carried out by right wing extremists who have cooperated
with Muslim elements in the south of the country which are supported by Iran.



Antisemitic sprayings on the Jewish
Communitys building in Rio Negro
Antisemitic sprayings on the
Jewish Communitys building in
Conception
A swat sticker on the outer wall
of the Jewish school in Rio De
Janerio



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The United States
The year of 2010 has registered a decrease in Antisemitic incidents and in its level of
violence. This is based on partial data of the Forum for Countering Antisemitisms
website (the complete data will be published by the ADL on March 2011). 179 incidents
in 2010 compared to 251 in 2009. 11 of them were violent compared to 27 in 2009.
Although the partial data, it does reflect our vision of the tendency.
Most incidents were in fact spraying of hatred inscriptions and Swat Stickers on Jewish
institutes and homes public grounds and in campuses, desecration of cemeteries,
arson of synagogues and Jewish property (cars, doorposts and more).
Jews have been attacked, especially in the city of New York and particularly in Orthodox
neighborhoods.

Dozens of gravestones desecrated
in a Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn
A Jewish teacher hospitalized after
being cruelly bitten
Flayers calling for killing Jews


The Authorities battle against antisemitism
The United States holds advance legislation in regards to racial and Antisemitic crimes.
Within it arrests are being made, prosecutions, punishments and even firing from work
place based on racial discrimination. (Helen Thomas, Rick Sanchez). However, it is
very rare that offenders are being caught and punished.





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Australia
All in all there has been a decrease in the recent year in number of Antisemitic incidents
when compared to the previous one, in which number of incidents reached a record in
verbal harassments and there has been noted a sharp increase in Antisemitism over the
Internet, yet there were no incidents in which lives were in danger. There has been a
sharp increase in Antisemitic incidents due to the Gaze Flotilla.

South Africa
Most of Antisemitic incidents in South Africa are characterized as plotting. We do not
have any information of violent assaults during the course of the previous year.
The Antisemitic in South Africa is mostly expressed in the de-legitimization activity
which is supported and encouraged by the government. The boycott campaign against
Israel is highly active in South Africa and is supported by the professional unions. In this
way the consumers boycott against LOVE products was lead, COSATU (professional
unions) activists entered shops, took Israeli merchandise and called upon shop keepers
to stop selling it. In addition, the Johannesburg University called for terminating all
cooperation with the Israeli Occupation and the boycott of the Beer Sheva University.
The Apartheid week took place in South Africa Between the months of February and
September. During which Pro-Palestinian and Anti-Israeli activities took place during 5
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Turkey
The Turkish Flotilla which constituted the most significant Antisemitic event of 2010 had
set out and was lead by the Turkish IHH organization an Islamic organization with a
clear Antisemitic policy. It will be noted in this context that even before the flotilla had
set sail (in April); threats were made to attack the Jewish community in Turkey as a
demand to release an IHH activist who has been arrested in Israel.

The Flotilla events had serious repercussions on the hostile Antisemitic atmosphere in
Turkey (as well as in Turkish communities in the European countries) and enhanced the
fear for the well being of the Jewish community.

The Turkish government is doing great efforts to keep the Jewish community in Turkey,
both by declarations denouncing Antisemitism and by actions (such as the arrest of a
young man who had planned to murder Jewish Rabanim in the month of June). Still, the
verbal attacks on Israel contribute to the promotion of the hatred industry which was
evident during 2010 by distribution of films, series and Antisemitic books (most eminent
event has been the film ambush in wolf valley.

Iran
The Iranian Antisemitism constitutes a central layer in the Annihilation of Israel Doctrine.
As in prior year, Iran continued to promote an official Antisemitic policy lead by an
industry of denial of the Holocaust.
Alongside the directing and funding of well-known Antisemitic elements around the
world, signs of acceleration in development of relations with fundamentalist right wing
organizations in Europe and in South America have been noted while encouraging
some of these elements to take violent actions against Jews. As part of this framework
we have witnessed a rise in right wing Antisemitic activity in Chile this year.




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Antisemitic events in 2010 compared to 2009 - Worldwide


Violent Events in 2010 compared to 2009 - Worldwide

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Anti - Semitic Events 2009 - 2010
Total Desecration Threat Plotting Propaganda Violent Event
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Anti-Semitic Events in 2010 - Categories
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