A finger in the eye of antisemites in Europe: the Jewish Congress prepared a surprise in Dublin

The World Jewish Congress convened the International Forum for Combating Antisemitism (SECCA) in Dublin, with representatives from 28 countries, including a representative from the United Arab Emirates. During the conference, it was revealed that Armenia is expected to join the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Congress leaders met with the Irish Prime Minister amid tensions in Israel-Ireland relations.

The World Jewish Congress (WJC) convened the International Forum for Combating Antisemitism (SECCA) in Dublin this week (October 12–14), in partnership with the European Commission. Government representatives from 28 countries, alongside Jewish community leaders and representatives of international organizations, participated in the conference. A representative from the United Arab Emirates attended the forum. During the conference, Congress President Ronald Lauder revealed that Armenia is expected to join the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), with three additional countries expected to follow suit. Official announcements are expected at a follow-up conference in Washington. Concurrently, Congress leaders and Jewish community representatives held a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, against the backdrop of political tensions in Israel-Ireland relations and concerns for the security of the Jewish community in the country. The parties emphasized the state's duty to maintain the security of Jewish communities, without being influenced by political disagreements. Conference participants held working meetings at the European headquarters of TikTok and Meta in Dublin. The headline uses an emotionally charged phrase ('a finger in the eye of antisemites') that does not reflect the factual content of the report.