US special envoy to travel to Europe to discuss anti-Semitism

The United States’ special envoy on anti-Semitism will travel to Europe on Tuesday to discuss efforts to monitor and combat anti-Semitism with Jewish and other leaders, the US State Department announced Friday.

Special envoy Ira Forman will travel to London, Amsterdam and The Hague between March 4 and March 7.

While in Europe, Forman will meet with Jewish and other faith leaders, as well as politicians, NGOs and educators.

“Special Envoy Forman will discuss efforts to combat anti-Semitism, including tracking and reporting hate-crimes, as well as interfaith engagement and promoting tolerance through sports,” the State Department said in a statement.