Tag Archives: Israel & the Region
How a UN vote 50 years ago equating Zionism with racism forever altered discourse on Israel
When a small group of lawmakers gathered at the US Capitol Visitors Center on Tuesday for a B’nai B’rith event, it was to show support for Israel — and to mark 50 years since the UN passed its notorious Resolution 3379 declaring “Zionism a form of racism.”The measure was passed on November 10, 1975, the 38th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Read more » »
US Jewish groups say France’s Palestine recognition plan ‘dishonors victims of October 7’
US Jewish groups say France’s Palestine recognition plan ‘dishonors victims of October 7’Organizations turn down meeting with French FM over Paris’s intention, say it ’emboldens extremists, undermines credibility of French diplomacy’A coalition of Read more » »
US and European allies said to give Iran until end of August to reach nuclear deal
The Times of Israel is liveblogging Wednesday’s events as they happen.US, European allies to give Iran until end of August to reach nuclear deal — reportUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the UK agreed Read more » »
Herzog, Jewish leaders at pope’s inauguration, hoping to mend rift over Gaza war
Herzog, Jewish leaders at pope’s inauguration, hoping to mend rift over Gaza warJewish delegation to meet Leo on Monday, hoping for a different path after relations deteriorated as Francis became harshly critical of Israeli actions in GazaPresident Read more » »
Leading US Jewish groups decry top legal award for anti-Israel UN official
NEW YORK — Leading US Jewish groups and legal organizations on Tuesday called on prominent law firms to cut their support for a prestigious award that will be given to a UN human rights official, saying her anti-Israel activities were discriminatory against Jews and Israel. Read more » »
UK watchdog asked to look at Foreign Office over opaqueness on Palestinian aid
‘Aid must be subject to appropriate scrutiny,’ activist says Activists say the ministry, which handles humanitarian assistance abroad, is not providing timely information on whether its money funds terrorism Pro-Israel activists in the United Kingdom Read more » »
Clashes expected as hundreds hole up in Al-Aqsa Mosque, allegedly plan violence
The Times of Israel is liveblogging Sunday’s events as they unfold. Israel said to launch more strikes in Syria following rocket barrages The Israeli military is again conducting strikes in Syrian territory, according to Israeli and Syrian media reports, hours after the Israel Defense Forces targeted launch pads used to fire rockets toward Israel. Read more » »
‘Appalled’: US, Israel, Jewish groups slam UN official for past antisemitic rhetoric
Officials from Israel and the US on Wednesday decried antisemitic comments by a UN Palestinian rights investigator, with some questioning whether she should remain in her position. Read more » »
US Jewish groups sound alarm over rise of Ben Gvir, though many steer clear
Several US Jewish groups expressed distress over the results of Israel’s election Wednesday, which appeared to show major gains for far-right parties, including extremist MK Itamar Ben Gvir. Read more » »
UN report slams Israel’s ‘unlawful occupation,’ demands prosecution of officials
GENEVA — The United Nations’ ongoing Commission of Inquiry investigating rights abuses in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip following last year’s 11-day fight between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, releases its second report on Thursday, calling on Read more » »
