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Yaakov Hagoel, of WZO, wins Jerusalem Prize for fighting anti-Semitism around the world

Last week, World Zionist Organization Vice President Yaakov Hagoel received the Jerusalem Prize from Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev (Likud) and Besheva Chairman Dudu Sa'ada, in recognition of his work to fight anti-Semitism around the world.

Hagoel is currently serving as World Likud Chairman and is serving his second term as a member of the World Zionist Organization management, a member of the Jewish Agency's management, and the official in charge of fighting anti-Semitism in national institutions. He is also a member of the Keren Hayesod directorate, a member of the Beit Hatfutsot directorate, a member of the Yad Vashem council, and the initiator of the Zionism and Heritage Quiz for Families.

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Morton Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), took part in the ceremony in order to honor Hagoel.

Hagoel said: "I very much thank the Jerusalem Prize committee for bestowing this important prize on me. We will all continue to raise our heads with Jewish pride, against the rising anti-Semitism."

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Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish state's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people. ZOA presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel, and the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded the long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students who are harassed on college campuses. ZOA provides legal and other assistance to pro-Israel students at campuses throughout the country. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence. ZOA is at the forefront, fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts. It is because of ZOA's bold and unapologetic voice that we have such a significant impact on public discourse and policy.

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