“Adams & Dermer Call for Israel’s Strategic Capabilities Against Global Antisemitism”

In a recent Los Angeles event titled “Unite. Lead. Fight. – A Conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer & Sylvan Adams,” Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel, and former Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer addressed the escalating global challenge of antisemitism. The event, organized by IAC Los Angeles, aimed to galvanize Jewish college students and was part of Dermer’s North American tour.

Adams and Dermer emphasized the need for Israel to leverage its intelligence, cyber, and strategic capabilities in combating what Adams termed a “global war” against the Jewish people. They highlighted Israel’s military successes against regional adversaries as evidence of its strength, suggesting these capabilities should now be directed towards the fight against antisemitism.

Adams, a Holocaust survivor’s son, expressed his shock at the resurgence of antisemitism following the events of October 7, challenging his previous belief that antisemitism was a fringe issue. He underscored the well-funded nature of this threat, which poses a danger not only to Jews worldwide but also to the State of Israel itself.

Dermer argued that while Jewish sovereignty has not eradicated antisemitism, it has empowered the Jewish community to more effectively confront it. He likened the need for a dedicated “war room” to address antisemitism to those already in place for dealing with regional threats like Iran and Lebanon.

Reflecting on Israel’s growing demographic significance, Dermer noted that the Jewish state now represents nearly half of the world’s Jewish population, a shift from the five percent at its founding in 1948. He stressed that this demographic shift brings with it a responsibility to actively engage in combating antisemitism.

In conclusion, Adams pointed to Israel’s military response post-October 7 as a demonstration of its capability and resolve to address such threats. This event underscored the urgent call for solidarity and action against antisemitism, aligning with the biblical principle of seeking justice and peace (Micah 6:8).

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