Category Archives: World
B’nai B’rith Condemns Five Anti-Israel UNHRC Resolutions
(Washington, D.C., March 22, 2019)— B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International condemns the five anti-Israel resolutions adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) today. Read more » »
President’s Recognition Of Israeli Control Of Golan Reflects Geopolitical Reality
B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement recognizing Israeli control over the Golan Heights, which reflects the longtime strategic reality in the region. Read more » »
Jewish Groups Laud UK, Austria and Denmark for Opposing Notorious ‘Israel-Only’ Condemnation at UN Human Rights Council
The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Photo: UN. Britain’s top diplomat won plaudits from pro-Israel and Jewish organizations on Thursday after announcing that the UK would support the Jewish state in the face of “Agenda Item 7” — the UN Human Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Applauds U.K. For Plans to Vote Against Anti-Israel U.N. Resolutions
(Washington, D.C., March 21, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The fact that the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) continues to leave Item 7, which discriminates against Israel, on its permanent agenda is a travesty. Read more » »
Editor’s E-Mail Box: March 20, 2019 (6 items)
Posted on 20 March 2019. Republican Jewish Coalition denounces Clyburn’s comparison of Trump to Hitler The Republican Jewish Coalition responded to remarks Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) made to NBC News Tuesday, comparing Donald Trump’s presidency with Hitler’s rise to power. Read more » »
Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Chicago TribuneScores, schedules and highlights in Sports from the Region in Northwest Indiana. Read more »
Does Trump administration’s new language on Golan, West Bank represent a notable shift?
Does Trump administration’s new language on Golan, West Bank represent a notable shift? Sun SentinelThe decision last week by the U.S. State Department to change its designation of the Golan Heights from “Israeli-occupied” to “Israeli-controlled” in its annual … Read more » »
Operatic evening includes great music, food and wine
Sunstone WineryStaff Report “Bel Canto by Candlelight,” the only annual opera event in the Santa Ynez Valley, returns to Sunstone Winery on Saturday March 23. The fundraiser for the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community begins at 6 p.m. Read more » »
Does Trump administration’s new language on Golan, West Bank represent a notable shift?
(March 18, 2019 / JNS) The decision last week by the U.S. State Department to change its designation of the Golan Heights from “Israeli-occupied” to “Israeli-controlled” in its annual human-rights report comes amid a push for the United States to Read more » »
Human Rights Council holds general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories – occupied Palestinian territory
Human Rights Council MIDDAY The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting held a general debate on the situation of human rights in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories. Read more » »
