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Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Head Warns of Normalized Antisemitism, Urges Prayers for Iranian Freedom

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  • Albert Veksler, leader of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, expressed urgency regarding rising antisemitism and the normalization of hatred towards Jews.
  • Veksler also discussed concerns about Iran, stating that the Iranian people deserve freedom after 47 years under an "Islamic terror regime."
  • He noted that while support for Israel is growing globally, so too is organized hostility, citing Canada as an example of both solidarity and fear for Jews.

Albert Veksler, head of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, voiced deep concern over the increasing normalization of antisemitism, stating that attacks on Jews are becoming disturbingly "understandable" in public discourse. He described this trend as a frightening shift, extending beyond traditional adversaries to communities in North America and Europe.

It’s normal to hate the Jews.

· Albert VekslerVeksler describes a perceived shift in public culture where antisemitism has become normalized.

Veksler linked this rise in hatred to the potential for those harboring such sentiments to gain power. His organization, a global Christian network mobilizing around Israel, operates in a climate where both support and opposition are becoming more organized. He expressed a fervent hope for the freedom of the Iranian people, who he believes have suffered for 47 years under an "Islamic terror regime."

These attacks are understandable.

· Albert VekslerVeksler expresses disbelief at how attacks on Jews are increasingly viewed as explicable.

Reflecting on his recent travels, Veksler pointed to Canada as a place where he observed both strong solidarity with Jews and palpable fear. He described a successful event there that highlighted this duality. Veksler's remarks underscore a world where spiritual and political concerns are inextricably linked, with prayer gatherings increasingly shaped by geopolitical realities and escalating tensions.

the only thing that is going to happen next is that these people will get in power.

· Albert VekslerVeksler warns about the potential consequences of normalized hatred towards Jews.
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