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Sa’ar hails Trump’s executive order to curb ‘disease’ of Jew-hatred

(JNS) — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Thursday praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to counter the scourge of Jew-hatred.

“Thank you, President Trump, for your executive order to combat the disease of antisemitism. This critical step sends a clear message: the antisemitic support for Hamas’ October 7th atrocities will not be tolerated,” tweeted Sa’ar.

“Your important decision helps ensure the safety of the Jewish people on campuses and elsewhere in America,” he added.

Trump signed a sweeping executi...