European Jewish Organizations Boycott EU Meeting Over Inclusion of European Muslim Brotherhood

Various media sources are reporting the two major European Jewish organizations boycotted a meeting of EU officials and European religious leaders over the inclusion of leaders of the European Muslim Brotherhood. The meeting was co-hosted by the presidents of the European Commission and the European Parliament. According to one report:

... the conference of European Rabbis (CER) declined the invitation to attend the interfaith gathering with the support of the European Jewish Congress (EJC), while Rabbi Levi Matusof, a representative of the interests of Jewish communities in Europe, was present. “It is inappropriate that organizations such as the Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe, or individuals who in the past made, or endorsed, anti-Semitic statements and who are clearly linked to the radical Islamist movements such as the Muslim Brotherhood should be present at such gatherings,” said Rabbi Aba Dunner, executive director of the CER. ...“At the very root of any meaningful interfaith dialogue is the critically important issue of tolerance, acceptance and mutual respect. Read more ...

Source: The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report