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Volt Netherlands faces backlash for silence on antisemitism

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Jewish activists have resigned from Volt Netherlands, calling for an apology for the party's silence on antisemitism in Amsterdam. A former party member recounted how he was rebuffed when he tried to convince the Amsterdam branch to issue a statement against antisemitism. The activists published an open letter announcing their resignation, expressing disappointment in the lack of inclusiveness and the failure to condemn antisemitism. Volt privately apologized to the activists, but they believe a public statement is necessary to change the discourse on antisemitism in the Netherlands.

Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-834731
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