From June 17 to 22, 2024 was held in Villepinte the Eurosatory International Terrestrial Defense and Security exhibition, where 2,000 exhibitors from many countries are expected to attend. On May 31, the French government announced there was to be “no stall of the Israeli Defense Industry” during the exhibition's 2024 edition.
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, and the Conseil Représentatif des Institutions Juives de France (CRIF), the umbrella organization gathering major French Jewish institutions, announced on June 8th 2024, the launch of an annual transatlantic summit on combating antisemitism.
Following Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7, antisemitism has risen to distressing levels around the world. At this unprecedented time, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has brought together Jewish communities worldwide in a united Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism.
More than eight months after the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023, and while hostages are still held captive in the Gaza Strip, Crif presents the results of a survey carried out by Ifop on “the view of the French on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its consequences on France".
A UNESCO report published today warns that unless decisive action is taken to integrate ethical principles, AI could distort the historical record of the Holocaust and fuel antisemitism. The report cautions that not only can Generative AI enable malicious actors to seed disinformation and hate-fueled narratives, but it can also inadvertently invent false or misleading content about the Holocaust.
The World Jewish Congress concluded a meeting of the organization’s Executive Committee on June 23rd, following a two-day solidarity mission that included visits to sites associated with the October 7th attacks and a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his official residence, to gain a fuller understanding of the challenges Israelis now face.