The Philippines has witnessed a dramatic surge in antisemitic sentiment, jumping from 3% in 2014 to 42% in 2024, according to the latest ADL Global 100 survey. Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss expressed concern about this alarming trend at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD) commemoration in Manila on January 31, 2025. He highlighted the global spike in antisemitism post-October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, citing significant increases in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, and the UK. Fluss emphasized the importance of Holocaust education and awareness campaigns to combat this growing hatred.
The Philippines, once known for its low levels of antisemitic sentiment, has seen a dramatic rise from three percent in 2014 to 42 percent in 2024, according to the latest ADL Global 100 survey.
In his speech, Fluss said that antisemitic incidents have surged dramatically since the October 7 attacks. “These figures are alarming, and we cannot simply watch as this hateful ideology spreads,” Fluss said, urging action through education and awareness campaigns. "The fight against antisemitism continues today, and we must be unwavering in our resolve to fight it. Including through education," he added.In his speech, Fluss honored the memory of the 6 million Jewish men, women, and children systematically murdered during the Holocaust. He described the genocide as a unique and deliberate attempt by the Nazis to erase the Jewish people from existence.
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