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Israeli embassies on high alert after India blast
Israeli embassies were put on high alert after an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi in the early evening of Dec. 26.
"There were no casualties as a result of the explosion and...
JCRC/AJC event to celebrate Israeli, Indian 75th birthdays
The Jewish Community Relations Council/American Jewish Committee (JCRC/AJC) plans to honor 75 years of Israeli and Indian independence at a July 16 event at Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy, Mich.
“The Hindu community in Detroit...
Israeli foreign minister to cut India trip short due to Gaza security situation
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced on Tuesday that he will be returning early from his trip to India due to the escalating security situation following the killing by the Israeli military of three top Palestinian...
Caught in violence in northeast India, Bnei Menashe face ‘appalling’ conditions
Caught in the middle of violence between Meitei Hindus and Kuki Christians, the Bnei Menashe, who claim descent from a “lost” biblical tribe and whom Israel accepts upon conversion, have been displaced from their...
Bnei Menashe immigrant from India becomes Israel’s new kickboxing champion
Obed Hrangchal, a recent immigrant to Israel from India, became the Jewish state’s kickboxing champion on Friday.
Competing in the 57-kilogram (125-pound) division, Hrangchal took the championship in the town of Kfar Yasif in the...
Biden’s trip produced mixed bag of results for Israel, say experts
U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel and the Middle East accomplished most of the administration’s goals, but from Israel’s point of view the results were a mixed bag, experts told JNS.
While Biden did...
Gantz kicks off official visit to India to discuss deepening defense ties
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrived in New Delhi, India on Thursday for a state visit. He was hosted by his counterpart, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and met with an honor guard, according...
Gantz to arrive in India for official visit on June 1
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz will arrive in India on June 1 for an official visit, his office stated on Wednesday.
During the visit, Gantz will sign a letter of agreement marking 30 years of...
Gantz postpones visit to India following terror attacks
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has decided to delay an official visit to India, his office announced on Monday, a day after a deadly terror attack in Hadera by two ISIS-affiliated gunmen claimed the lives of...
Israeli prime minister to head to India next month
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is scheduled to head to India on April 2 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of...