Category Archives: JNS.org
Polish-language, Canadian newspaper ‘doubles down’ on antisemitism – JNS.org
(June 26, 2023 / JNS) The Ontario-based, Polish language newspaper Goniec has “doubled down on antisemitism,” per a B’nai B’rith Canada investigation. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith honored in Portugal – JNS.org
(June 25, 2023 / JNS) B’nai B’rith International was honored by the Portugal-based International Observatory of Human Rights (Observatório Internacional de Direitos Humanos) on June 25. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined in paying tribute to B’nai B’rith by sending her support. Read more » »
‘Washington thinks Israel-Saudi normalization possible’ – JNS.org
(June 21, 2023 / JNS) The United States believes that a landmark diplomatic deal normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia is achievable, Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said on Tuesday. Read more » »
Cyprus-Greece-Israel ties are a ‘strategic partnership’ – JNS.org
(June 20, 2023 / JNS) The relationship between Cyprus, Greece and Israel has developed into a strategic one, based on a shared common vision for a thriving eastern Mediterranean, the President of the Republic of Cyprus said on Monday. Read more » »
Amid stark disagreement, UN postpones antisemitism meeting – JNS.org
(June 12, 2023 / JNS) The United Nations was supposed to convene a meeting with Jewish leaders and global antisemitism envoys next week in Cordoba, Spain to unveil its plan to combat antisemitism. It has postponed that meeting, amid stark disagreement over the contents of the draft plan. Read more » »
Israel-Hellenic Forum to convene in Cyprus – JNS.org
(June 11, 2023 / JNS) Senior government officials from Israel, Greece and Cyprus will convene in Nicosia next week to further cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Read more » »
Embrace IHRA antisemitism definition, 160 Jewish groups tell UN – JNS.org
“International efforts to fight antisemitism can only succeed if reflecting the actual realities faced by Jews today,” B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin. Read more » »
More than 30 countries boycott UN ‘Nakba’ Day – JNS.org
“Palestinian ‘Nakba’ Day pushes an odious narrative that promotes more conflict, not peace,” according to B’na’ B’rith International. (May 15, 2023 / JNS) In a seemingly never-ending war of narratives, the Palestinians got center stage on Monday at the United Nations, though Israel was victorious in dwindling the audience down. Read more » »
US Jewish, pro-Israel groups respond to death of Israeli civilian after rocket hits Rehovot – JNS.org
“We condemn those who continue to vilify Israel while turning a blind eye to the true aggressors: the terror groups with a stated mission to eradicate the Jewish state,” said Daniel Mariaschin, CEO of B’nai B’rith International. Read more » »
Israeli anthropologists to pro-BDS, US colleagues: We’re already fighting the state – JNS.org
Many people of all backgrounds oppose the BDS movement, which they consider concerted antisemitism against the Jewish state. Read more » »
