Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar is pushing for Israel to join the Council of Europe convention to fight violence against women and domestic violence.
The condemnation is a "significant step forward to make Europe a better place for Jews,” said WJC president Ronald S. Lauder.
Buric explained the creation of the position saying "Freedom from discrimination, including on grounds of religion or belief," is at the core of the Council of Europe’s mission.
The bulk of the debate dealt with Trump’s Jerusalem statement.
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