How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David

Simona Mohamsson, Sweden’s minister for education and integration, wore a Star of David necklace during a televised political debate this week, seeking to spread awareness about the rise of anti-Semitism in Sweden, she said.Mohamsson, who is of Palestinian descent, said she wore the Star of David – the symbol of both the Jewish faith and the state of Israel – at the election debate on Monday night “for the children who do not dare to in today’s Sweden”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaignlist 2 of 3EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recoverylist 3 of 3‘Active in BDS’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOsend of listShe also criticised Left Party politicians for spreading anti-Semitism in the country.While Mohamsson’s actions have been regarded as “powerful” by Sweden’s Jewish community, her Star of David necklace has prompted backlash from commentators in Sweden.Malmo city’s official adviser on Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism, Valley Ghanem, a political scientist, wrote on Instagram: “I don’t think I can feel more disgust than this type of person: weak in body, evil in will, pitiful in her...