blood libel accusations against jews
"Blood libel accusations against Jews" refer to false and harmful allegations made against Jewish people, historically claiming that they engage in the ritualistic murder or kidnapping of non-Jewish individuals, often children, in order to use their blood for religious rituals or to make matzah (unleavened bread) for Passover. These accusations have perpetuated harmful stereotypes and fueled anti-Semitic sentiment throughout history.
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