On the Anniversary of the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights, Attacks on Jews Are Increasingly Ignored

Despite the rising tide of hatred and violence against Jews since the October 7 massacre, antisemitism is not being treated as a major human rights concern by many.

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Police escort Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters at Amsterdam, after a wave of antisemitic violence, November 7, 2024 AP Photo InterVision

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations’ General Assembly following World War II and the Holocaust, was meant to eternalize the solemn vow “Never Again.” It was intended to create a world where all people, regardless of their background, would be protected from atrocities like those the Nazis committed against Jews and other minorities. 

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