In apparent attack on Corbyn, British premier May vows to tackle anti-Semitism
British Prime Minister Theresa May vowed on Monday to eliminate the “scourge of anti-Semitism,” apparently referencing Jeremy Corbyn, who has been accused of fomenting anti-Semitic and anti-Israel sentiment in the Labour Party, which he leads.
May also...
Russia blames Israel after Syria shoots down its plane, killing 15 soldiers
Russia is blaming Israel after Syria, its ally, shot down a Russian plane on Monday, killing 15 Russian troops.
Footage of the event shows bombs exploding while air-defense rockets launch upwards. No video from the...
Turkey takes pragmatic steps towards repairing damaged relations with Israel
Amid shared concerns over Iran’s regional aggression among other interests, Israel and Turkey have been attempting to mend relations with one another despite their subtle differences, according to an Israeli media report on Monday.
Were...
Israeli human-rights org files criminal charges against Hamas leader in world court
An Israeli human-rights organization has filed a request at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, asking the organization to investigate Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh for exploiting thousands of Palestinian children in the...
EU passes resolution blasting Israel over plans for Bedouin neighborhood
The European Union passed a resolution on Thursday condemning Israel and instructing the country not to demolish the Bedouin neighborhood of Khan al-Ahmar, whose 180 residents Israel wants to relocate. The final tally was 320 votes in...
UAE permits Israel to display flag, sing anthem at Judo Grand Slam championship
Israel will be allowed to compete at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam competition in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi, complete with flag and national anthem during medal ceremonies.
The federation...
WJC condemns antisemitic attack against Jewish restaurant in Germany
“It is inconceivable and outrageous that neo-Nazi elements or Nazi-inspired individuals in Germany continue to feel empowered to engage in violent acts against Jews and other minorities,” WJC President Ronald S. Lauder said.
“Nazis and...
‘Israel is a racist endeavor’ posters go up in London
Londoners woke up on Thursday morning to messages on at least six bus stops with “Israel is a racist endeavor” posters, just two days after the U.K. Labour Party adopted a definition of anti-Semitism...
Jeremy Corbyn: How he is making British Jews nervous enough to consider leaving
As one of the world’s oldest democracies, the United Kingdom has come to be seen as a country on the forefront of Western values and tolerance. But in recent years, the country has seen...
Macron attended a pre-Rosh Hashana ceremony in the Paris synagogue
French President Emmanuel Macron attended a pre-Rosh Hashana ceremony at the Great Synagogue in Paris. It is the first time that a president of the country did it.
Macron, who received honey varieties as a...