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Uruguay adopted definition of anti-Semitism | Israel today

2020-01-28T15:22:05.252Z


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Uruguay's decision came after a long move initiated by the Foreign Office • Latin America's second country to adopt the outline

Announcements on the adoption of anti-Semitism according to the IHRA, the International Alliance for Holocaust Remembrance, came out on Monday, the day of the liberation of the Auschwitz camp, on behalf of Uruguay's foreign ministries and education. Uruguay's decision came after a lengthy move initiated by the Foreign Ministry, when four months ago, the Israeli ambassador to Uruguay, designated a defender, initiated an appeal to Uruguay's outgoing president, Tabra Vasquez.

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On the adoption of the decision, Magen told Israel Today: "Uruguay is the second (after Nicaragua) in Latin America, which adopts the definition of anti-Semitism and thus joins a large number of European and other countries that have done so. There is a clear message from the government here - that it will continue to fight anti-Semitism and continue to stand alongside the Jewish community. "

Jacob Haguel, Deputy and Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, also welcomed the move. "The first buds began after the summit of the International Holocaust Forum held in Israel. I thank the Uruguayan government and urge the other countries that have not yet adopted the definition to follow suit and adopt the IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism.

In addition, the announcement of adoption of the definition was also satisfied with the Jewish community in the country, which numbered about 12,000. In general, there is no high level of anti-Semitism in the country and the feeling is that the state and its institutions are struggling with the phenomenon.

In the meantime, a few weeks ago, a public committee was formed to recommend actions to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Among other things, it was mentioned that the committee would recommend Holocaust education in schools, but the recommendations have not yet been published. It is believed that the decision to form a public committee is very important in raising awareness of the Holocaust issue and the need to fight anti-Semitism,

Bio Israel and Uruguay exchange delegations, encouraging businesses and investors to invest in Uruguay and Israel, as well as cooperation between companies from both countries (in Uruguay, dozens of Israeli companies are exporting to the country). In addition, Israel exports to Uruguay mainly chemicals and oil refineries, rubber products and plastics.

Source: israelhayom

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