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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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