“I celebrate the historic decision of the Government of Peru,” Sa’ar wrote on X. “Together we continue strengthening the fight against antisemitism worldwide.”
The decision brings Peru into line with several other center-right governments in Latin America that have adopted the IHRA framework, including Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and Uruguay. The move comes under President Keiko Fujimori and reflects Peru’s closer diplomatic relationship with Israel.
The IHRA definition states: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”
IHRA adopted the nonbinding working definition in 2016. The intergovernmental organization, which has more than 40 member countries, promotes Holocaust education and awareness worldwide.
Along with the definition, the framework provides illustrative examples of how antisemitism can manifest, including in relation to the State of Israel. It also states that criticism of Israel comparable to criticism directed at any other country is not antisemitic.
More than 1,200 entities worldwide have recognized the definition, including the U.S. State Department.
