Combat Anti-Semitism Movement Welcomes Greek Court Ruling on Golden Dawn

7 October 2020 (New York)ย โ€“ย The Combat Anti-Semitism Movement welcomed todayโ€™s landmark verdict by a Greek court, which ruled that the Golden Dawn party is a criminal organization.

For too long, Golden Dawn has been allowed to spread hatred against Jews and other minorities, poisoning Greek society and the countryโ€™s democracy. Todayโ€™s ruling draws an important line in the sand. The decision underscores the grave danger posed by organizations promoting Nazism, fascism and hate.

Sacha Roytman-Dratwa, The Combat Anti-Semitism Movement Director: โ€œWe warmly welcome todayโ€™s decision by the 3-judge panel. Golden Dawn members have openly expressed neo-Nazi sentiments and denied the Holocaust. Such inciteful behavior inevitably leads to violence and tragedy. Although the courtโ€™s decision is an important step, there is still plenty of work to be done in Greece and beyond. Just days ago, a Jewish cemetery in Athens was desecrated with neo-Nazi slogans. The racism represented by Golden Dawn hasnโ€™t disappeared. Hopefully, the courtโ€™s landmark ruling will encourage political and judicial leaders in other countries to redouble their efforts in combating anti-Semitism, racism and hatred wherever it is found.โ€

The Combat Anti-Semitism Movement is a non-partisan, global grassroots movement of individuals and organizations, across all religions and faiths, united around the goal of ending anti-Semitism in all its forms. Since its launching in February 2019, 275 organizations and 290,000 individuals have joined the Combat Anti-Semitism Movement by signing the campaignโ€™s pledge. The CAM Pledge draws upon the IHRA international definition of anti- Semitism and its list of specific behaviors used to discriminate against the Jewish people and the Jewish State of Israel.

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