# Swedish Palestinian minister’s Star of David necklace sparks controversy

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-21 12:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/21/how-a-swedish-palestinian-minister-raised-controversy-with-star-of-david?traffic_source=rss

> Swedish Education and Integration Minister Simona Mohamsson wore a Star of David necklace during a televised election debate, saying it was meant to raise awareness of growing antisemitism in Sweden. She criticised Left Party politicians, while commentators condemned her gesture and she reportedly faced online threats.