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Anti-Semitism

The term "anti-Semitism" refers to any kind of hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews.

The term came into common usage until the 19th century, it is now also applied to historic anti-Jewish incidents. Notably the Holocaust in German-occupied Europe in the 1930s and -40s. Here you can find an automatic compilation of all DW content related to anti-Semitism.

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Polen - Dorf Pruchnik

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Deutschland Ostermärsche in Rostock

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Ostermarsch in Stuttgart

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Human Rights Watch Direktor Omar Shakir

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Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using a 2017 anti-boycott law to silence criticism of the occupation of Palestinian territories. A Jerusalem court ruled the watchdog official supported boycotts against Israel.
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Österreich Martin Sellner

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Sudan Proteste gegen Präsident Omar Al-Bashir

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Rumänien Kämpfe auf den Straßen von Bukarest 1989

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