Wednesday May 14, 2025
NEWSLETTER
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
Home News

Israel to push for UN adoption of IRHA definition of anti-Semitism

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan: Rising anti-Semitism around the world demands we act with additional tools and increase cooperation with the international community.

by  Ariel Kahana
Published on  03-15-2021 12:24
Last modified: 03-15-2021 14:12
Israel to push for UN adoption of IRHA definition of anti-SemitismAFP / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

The UN General Assembly votes on US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Dec. 21, 2017 | Photo: AFP / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan is promoting an initiative that would see the international body adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

So far, 30 countries have adopted the definition, according to which anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism.

To enlist the UN to the effort, Erdan recently met with the UN's senior "focal point" on anti-Semitism, Miguel Moratinos, over the weekend. The two discussed options for fighting anti-Semitism as well as the possibility of the UN adopting the IHRA definition of the term in such a way that obligates all of its organizations.

Moratinos is set to meet with central US Jewish organizations on the fight against anti-Semitism.

Such a move, which would likely take a few months, would find officials of countries like Iran in violation of the UN's position when they engage in Holocaust denial.

Erdan said, "Rising anti-Semitism around the world demands we act with additional tools and increase cooperation with the international community to create tools for enforcement against displays of anti-Semitic hatred in the field."

He said, "The UN's adoption of the official definition can limit some of the incitement against Israel at the UN that some of the member-states have grown accustomed to and will also better equip all UN to fight anti-Semitism."

Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!

Tags: Anti-Semitismanti-ZionismIHRAUN

Related Posts

Trump meets with Syria's al-Sharaa after announcing sanction reliefArab media

Trump meets with Syria's al-Sharaa after announcing sanction relief

by Erez Linn

While Israel – America's key ally – has opposed removing sanctions on Syria, Trump revealed Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince...

Declassified files reveal 18 countries helped Mossad hunt Munich Olympics killersAP

Declassified files reveal 18 countries helped Mossad hunt Munich Olympics killers

by Miri Weissman

The article exposes that during the 1970s, Western intelligence agencies – including those from Britain, the US, France, and Switzerland...

Israel estimates that Sinwar was eliminatedAP

Israel estimates that Sinwar was eliminated

by Lilach Shoval

Israeli officials understand that, just as in the case of Mohammed Deif, final confirmation in the current assassination attempt could...

Menu

Analysis 

Archaeology

Blogpost

Business & Finance

Culture

Exclusive

Explainer

Environment

 

Features

Health

In Brief

Jewish World

Judea and Samaria

Lifestyle

Cyber & Internet

Sports

 

Diplomacy 

Iran & The Gulf

Gaza Strip

Politics

Shopping

Terms of use

Privacy Policy

Submissions

Contact Us

About Us

The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge.

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

Newsletter

[contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”]

  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il