The fifth Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism (GFCA), a biennial gathering for assessing the state of anti-Semitism globally, will take place next week in Jerusalem.
This year's Global Forum- from May 12-14 - will focus on two main themes: The Oldest Hatred in the Newest Vessels: Confronting Anti-Ssemitism and Hate Speech on the Internet and in Social Media, and The Rise of Anti-Semitism in Europe's Cities Today: Means of Response.
The gathering, which is held under the auspices of Israel’s Foreign Ministry and the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, will bring together officials and experts from Israel and around the world.
Announced speakers include European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans.
A November 2013 report by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights(FRA) found that almost one-quarter of European Jews hide their identity out of fears of anti-Semitism, while a May 2014 report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) estimated that a staggering 26 percent of the world – 1.09 billion people – harbor anti-Semitic attitudes, with Western Europe at 24% and Eastern Europe at 34%.