United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about the rise of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia around the world, amid worsening conflicts in the Middle East. The relevant publication was published on its website page on social network X (formerly Twitter).
“I am deeply concerned about the rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Islamic intolerance. The images of suffering in the Middle East are heartbreaking and soul-shattering,” Guterres wrote.
The UN Secretary-General emphasized that “hateful speeches and provocative actions must be stopped.” He also called for finding a way to “preserve our common humanity.”
Formerly European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell statedMore than 1,000 anti-Semitic acts have been recorded in France alone since October 7, he said.
In his speech at the conference attended by EU ambassadors, the diplomat emphasized that the Middle East conflict should be avoided from moving to Europe.
“We must fight this, anti-Semitism and anti-Islamism are absolutely unacceptable, we must fight,” Borrell said.
Previously German Minister of Internal Affairs Nancy Feser in the name Enact as soon as possible a law to promote democracy in Germany in response to pro-Palestinian and anti-Semitic rallies. This, he stated, would strengthen initiatives that protect and support Jews “right now.”
Previously Israel asked citizens abroad to be careful due to anti-Semitism.