Simona Mohamsson
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“I think it’s pretty bad if Sweden, instead of working together with other European countries for realistic proposals that can get Israel to receive humanitarian aid and push Hamas to release the hostages, instead focuses on other issues. It’s unfortunate and wrong at the time.”
Simona Mohamsson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson responded to questions about potentially relocating Sweden's embassy to Jerusalem.
“I think it is especially important if you have the background that I have, with parents who come from the Middle East. For me, it is obvious that Sweden should be a sanctuary for Jews. It is also important to show a distance from the forces that try to instil fear and who use a conflict to spread anti-Semitism.”
Simona Mohamsson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson responded to criticism regarding her wearing a Star of David.
“To create a Sweden to believe in, we need to step up the work of getting the schools in order, stopping gangs and clearing out crooks from welfare,”
Simona Mohamsson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson outlined key priorities upon taking leadership of the Liberal Party.
“Sweden is facing major challenges where liberal politics in a bourgeois government is the answer.”
Simona Mohamsson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson commented on social media after becoming the leader of the Liberal Party.
“Anti-Semitism is spreading even in our schools. Teachers report difficulties in speaking plainly about the Holocaust and contemporary anti-Semitism, and that these topics are sometimes relativised or met with silence. This is a development we can never accept.”
Simona Mohamsson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson addressed the spread of anti-Semitism in Swedish schools.
“I think our role should be to focus on reducing humanitarian suffering and getting the hostages back home.”
Simona Mohamsson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson commented on Sweden's role regarding the conflict and the Israeli hostages.
“I carry the Star of David for the children who do not dare to do it in today’s Sweden,”
Simona Mohamsson · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson stated her reason for wearing the Star of David during a televised debate.
“for the children who do not dare to in today’s Sweden”
Simona Mohamsson · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-21
Simona Mohamsson explained why she wore a Star of David necklace during an election debate.