Representatives of 10 European countries have signed a statement that expresses a serious concern for rising crimes on the basis of hatred of Muslims and Jews. Anti -Rassist groups in Europe have called for law enforcement agencies to watch in such cases and make all possible efforts to protect these communities. The statement is one of the first initiatives to counteract the growth of Islamophobia caused by the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The document that has received the signature of representatives of 10 European countries and EU officials, indicates a dramatic increase in the number of hate crimes, including physical and verbal attacks, as well as threats to civil liberties. Muslim and Jewish communities were especially subject to aggression, which became the objects of attacks in different parts of Europe.
The statement expresses serious concern about Islamophobia, emphasizing that unresolved such problems can threaten social unity in societies and hit vulnerable communities. The group's representatives urge national power structures to pay due attention to the safety of Muslim communities in various fields, including cult places, workplaces, educational institutions and their housing.
The statement also emphasizes the need to support public order and the activities of law enforcement agencies to prevent and terminate hate crimes. Anti -Semitism and anti -Muslim hatred are equally condemned in the context of joint efforts to combat these phenomena.
Muslim communities express despair regarding the increase in tension, and the facts of threats and abusive letters aimed at Muslim communities leave certain groups vulnerable. In particular, the French Muslim Council noted an increase in the number of threats and attacks on Muslim facilities in October, emphasizing the need for immediate response and protection of these communities.