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Save the Children UK decides not to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition despite review’s advice

An independent review commissioned by the charity in 2024 recommended adopting the IHRA definition, but its leadership decided against it, a senior official said.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
'Save The Children' signage is pictured outside a high street branch of a Save the Children charity shop in south London on February 17, 2018.
People attend a rally organised by Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

UK government legally challenged over IHRA antisemitism definition being adopted in British schools

The recommendation followed a review of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England which said schools and colleges across England must recognize antisemitism as a distinct category of harm.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Patriots for Europe members meet in Strasbourg, September 16, 2026.

Patriots for Europe group adopts IHRA principles combating antisemitism, express support for Israel

During the conference, participants expressed support for Israel and settlement in Judea and Samaria, while opposing sanctions and boycotts imposed on them.

|ByANNA BARSKY
In the decades after the Holocaust, the shame of images of Auschwitz played a significant role in the easing of direct threats on Jews, including acts of violence.

Global support for IHRA antisemitism definition grew in 2025

Combat Antisemitism Movement data shows that it has surpassed 1,300 adoptions

|ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT

Paris adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism

Criticizing Israel in its essence and existence falls under the definition of antisemitism, it is a new form of antisemitism," Paris' Mayor Anne Hidalgo said.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021BySARAH CHEMLA
Aerial view of Paris, France and the Eiffel Tower

US accepts IHRA's definition of antisemitism, Biden official says

AJC CEO David Harris called McDonald’s remarks “a solid reaffirmation of American leadership in the global fight against antisemitism.”

FEBRUARY 3, 2021ByOMRI NAHMIAS
AJC executive director David Harris 370

Major American Jewish coalition adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

What that means may vary for its members?

JANUARY 26, 2021ByBEN SALES/JTA
Participants in a Jewish solidarity march across New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, Jan. 5, 2020. The march in the city was held in response to a recent rise in anti-Semitic crimes in the New York metropolitan area. (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)

IHRA definition of antisemitism helpful but shouldn't be part of law

The statement also cautions that the IHRA definition’s examples could divert attention from the threat of far-right antisemitism.

JANUARY 26, 2021ByBEN SALES/JTA
An anti-Israeli protest inspired by BDS

Why are people fighting the IHRA definition of antisemitism?

Here’s what the IHRA definition says, why its supporters see it as a key for fighting Jew-hatred and why its critics are fighting it.

JANUARY 16, 2021ByBEN SALES/JTA
Antisemitic graffiti on a Jewish family house in the city center of Lyon in France.

IHRA definition is useful - antisemitism must be fought on all forms

BDS is, by definition, discriminating against Israelis due to their national origin, and antisemitism is discrimination based on religion.

JANUARY 13, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL
An anti-Israeli protest inspired by BDS

European Commission publishes IHRA antisemitism definition handbook

The European Commission began using the IHRA definition in 2017 and the European Parliament adopted it for use in the same year.

JANUARY 10, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON
A European Union flag flies outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, December 19, 2019.

European Council condemns antisemitism, stresses need to combat incitement

The condemnation is a "significant step forward to make Europe a better place for Jews,” said WJC president Ronald S. Lauder.

DECEMBER 12, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The meeting room where an EU leaders summit will take place is seen especially adapted to keep the social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, at the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2020.

English Premier League adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

"Our adoption of the IHRA's working definition will enable us to be more effective in dealing with any antisemitic behavior targeting our clubs or personnel."

DECEMBER 3, 2020ByALEX WINSTON
Premier League soccer ball, illustrative

EU body calls for ‘mainstreaming fight against antisemitism’ in Europe

The Council of the European Union calls on member states to adopt a series of policies to combat the antisemitism in Europe.

DECEMBER 2, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
A European Union flag flies outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, December 19, 2019.