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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Recent events in Poland have raised concerns regarding antisemitism and hostility toward Jewish and Israeli individuals. On November 24, 2025, Poland summoned Israel's ambassador over a Yad Vashem post that did not specify Nazi German authorities as responsible for mandating Jews to wear badges during World War II. On November 25, 2025, far-right M...
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A Polish resort town has canceled its sister city agreement with Ashkelon, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This marks a significant political stance against Israel amid rising tensions.
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ynet.co.il
Nov 30, 2025
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Far-right European Parliament member Grzegorz Braun states that a Polish plan to combat antisemitism is akin to inviting Hannibal Lecter to move in next door.
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timesofisrael.com
Nov 26, 2025
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Grzegorz Braun, a Polish MP, made antisemitic remarks outside Auschwitz, raising concerns amid the Polish government's plans to combat antisemitism.
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jpost.com
Nov 24, 2025
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As Europe marks Kristallnacht, leaders warn of increasing antisemitism, with calls for action against new blood libels.
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jpost.com
Nov 04, 2025
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I went to Poland (Warsaw and Krakow) in 2024 and I did not have any issues whatsoever. I travelled with a male friend who wore a kippa out on Shabbat and we felt safer than we would have in London or Paris and got no weird stares or comments at all.
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Poland (in my view) is a very safe place in Europe for Israelis/jews.
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Having lived in the Jewish district of Kraków for 3 years, I regularly observed this. Usually there would be 1‑2 armed guards ahead of the group ... sometimes two armed guards would patrol parallel streets adjacent to the route.
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Poland is the "safest place for Jews in Europe," as Queens‑born Jonathan Ornstein ... said.
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