British Jewish leaders have vowed they will work to combat any rise in racial tensions following the London bombings amid fears that the attacks may lead to increased anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
A 19-year-old Israeli army corporal recently refused to evacuate settlers who had taken over houses on the Gaza beachfront. Is it a sign of widespread refusal to carry out orders when the Gaza withdrawal begins in August?
The more than 100 people who gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Irish Jewish Museum in Dublin this week were making a show of community solidarity as much as rejoicing in the longevity of a beloved Jewish cultural institution.
