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The Legal Center for Combating Antisemitism of the IJL launched “Agen Ami” in 2021 in response to rising global antisemitism and increased attacks against Jewish communities worldwide.
“Agen Ami” represents an innovative legal strategy designed to enhance the personal security of Jewish communities through immediate, accessible legal support. The name carries deep significance: “Agen Ami” means “protect my people” in Hebrew, while “Agen” (אג״ן) honors the memory of Eyal, Gilad, and Naftali (אייל, גלעד, נפתלי) – three Israeli teenagers kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists in 2014.
Initially, the project established a network of community representatives who maintained 24/7 hotlines across multiple countries. These representatives served as crucial links between community members and the IJL, facilitating immediate reporting of antisemitic incidents and connecting victims with local lawyers. This model operated successfully for over two years across Germany, Moldova, Latvia, Spain, and Bulgaria.
In response to the surge in antisemitism that erupted following the events of October 7, 2023, Agen Ami has evolved to address emerging challenges. The project now focuses on proactively reaching out to affected communities and individuals, developing tailored legal responses that address both specific incidents and broader patterns of antisemitic behavior. Each case receives individualized attention to ensure the legal response precisely matches the nature and circumstances of the incident. A particular emphasis has been placed on addressing antisemitism on European university campuses, working closely with Jewish student organizations to identify and respond to cases requiring legal intervention.
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Eyal Yifrach z”l, Gil-ad Shaar z”l and Naftali Frenkel z”l (Photo credit: Israel Defense Forces)
We are all in this together
May 18, 2021
The local Jewish community is working with us to remove graffiti that was spread near Jewish institutions in Barcelona.
May 2021
Pro-Israel demonstration
May 2021
The house of journalist and writer Pilar Rahola (Spain) was vandalized because of her support for Israel. #stophate #agenami #IsraelPalestine #Israel
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June 2021
January 2022
“The insulting term ‘Zhid’ is used to denote ‘Jews’ in a traditionally derogatory manner”
Read IJL’s letter to a local newspaper who used the word “Zhid”
Attack in Magdeburg, Germany
The victim was walking in the busy city center of Magdeburg, when a group of four to five young men unknown to him asked him to stop and give them his white kippa. He ignored the request and walked faster. However, the group followed him and attacked him…
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Antisemitic incident in Leipzig, Germany
A German woman who lived next door to an Israeli-Jewish girl abused her and asked her to leave the apartment after she found out she was Jewish and Israeli. The neighbor threatened the girl and physically abused her. The victim was scared for her life and eventually decided to leave her apartment. The case was closed without informing the victim. After legal intervention on our behalf, we were able to secure high compensation for the victim.
Delivering materials and information about Agen Ami to Jewish kids
