Tag Archives: Israel
Irish boycott law will harm ties with US, local pol warns
Following condemnations by U.S. officials of proposed Irish legislation that would boycott Israeli products from Judea and Samaria, former Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter warned on Wednesday that a ban would neither be “well received” nor go “unnoticed” in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Resignations of Anti-Israel U.N. Commission Members
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith hails the resignations of the members of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) anti-Israel “Commission of Inquiry” (COI). Read more » »
B’nai B’rith International strongly condemns the continued anti-Jewish statements by Colombian President Gustavo Petro
B’nai B’rith International released a statement strongly condemning the ongoing anti-Jewish statements made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Read the full statement in Iton Gadol in Spanish, or below in English. B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
When Sirens Sound, Israel’s Seniors Can’t Always Run for Cover – B’nai B’rith International Israel’s Seniors Needs Support During Emergencies
Last month while at dinner with colleagues, I heard the news that Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran over its nuclear weapons program. Immediately, a thousand thoughts rushed into my mind. First, my thoughts were with the Israeli military, hoping they would be successful setting back Iran’s nuclear program. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Concerned About Proposed Legislation in Ireland That Would Boycott Certain Israeli Goods – B’nai B’rith International
Memorandum filed on impact of such legislation on American companies and individualsLetter and memorandum sent to: Chairman John LahartForeign Affairs CommitteeDear Mr. Chairman: B’nai B’rith International is an American-based Jewish advocacy and social service organization with members and supporters in more than 40 countries. Read more » »
Yoni Netanyahu Honored in Porto Ceremony as a Champion Who Changed the World’s Response to Terrorism – B’nai B’rith International
The International Human Rights Observatory and B’nai B’rith Portugal on July 6 honored the memory of Yonatan Netanyahu, the late commander of Israel’s elite Sayeret Matkal unit, who was killed while leading the daring July 4, 1976 hostage rescue at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith World Center To Recognize Excellence in Diaspora Reportage at 2025 Journalism Awards
Musician Efi Netzer to Receive Special Citation Journalism Award Winner: Yuna Leibzon (Channel 12 News) Certificate of Merit: Roi Kais (Kan 11), Avital Indig (Makor Rishon) B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem will hold on July 7 its 33rd annual Award for Journalism ceremony. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns World Council of Churches for Anti-Israel Bias and Smears
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a statement accusing Israel of “apartheid” and possible “genocide,” and calling for “sanctions, divestment, and arms embargoes. Read more » »
Letter Sent to the Editor: New York Times Piece Ignores Iran Threat, Distorts Israel’s Motives
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin submitted a letter to The New York Times in response to a June 15 guest essay by Rosemary Kelanic that disregards the real reasons behind Israel’s preemptive action against Iran. Read more »
‘One-sided account of Israel’s actions in Gaza,’ B’nai B’rith says of European Union report
B’nai B’rith International stated on Monday that it “repudiates” what it called a biased European Union report, which was leaked on June 20 and which suggests measures be taken against Israel for possible violations of international law in Gaza and Judea and Samaria. Read more » »
