Latin American nations declare solidarity with Israel

Our fourth annual Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism is underway in San José, Costa Rica.Top government officials, lawmakers, diplomats, clergy, and grassroots activists from 19 countries have convened under the banner of “Zero Tolerance for Hate.”@CAMenEspanol pic.twitter.com/GPo4KAYQWE

— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) November 12, 2024Bring them home

A portion of the declaration centered on the hostages still held in captivity in Gaza. 

“We IMPLORE world leaders to exert maximum pressure on Hamas to immediately release all of the approximately 101 men, women, and children who remain in captivity in Gaza after being brutally kidnapped from inside Israel on October 7.”

Speakers at the forum included Ambassador to Costa Rica Michal Gur-Aryeh and Chair of the CAM Advisory Board for Latin America Pilar Rahola.

According to Aaron Keyak, the US deputy special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, Latin America has “a crucial role to play in the global fight against antisemitism.” 

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The four-day forum, in partnership with the World Zionist Organization, featured new research on antisemitism in Latin America since October 7, a Kristallnacht commemoration ceremony, panels examining the evolution of antisemitism and discussions on implementing measures to combat antisemitism in the region. At Costa Rica’s legislative assembly, forum attendees met with Latin American lawmakers who presented initiatives to combat antisemitism and hate speech. 

Shay Salamon, the director of Hispanic Affairs of CAM, said the forum represents a step toward uniting Latin American countries against rising antisemitism. 

“The breadth of participation and depth of commitment demonstrated here shows that Latin America stands ready to act together against hatred and discrimination,” Salamon said. 

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