Tag Archives: Media Releases

B’nai B’rith Condemns ICJ Opinion That Israel Work With UNRWA

B’nai B’rith rejects the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion that Israel must work with the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which has been thoroughly corrupted by Hamas.Israel has worked to coordinate with other U.N. agencies and NGOs that provide the vast majority of all aid that goes into Gaza. Read more » »

Fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism Calls For Action

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) held the fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism in Río de Janeiro this week, co-organized by B’nai B’rith International.Held from Oct. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes Home Living Hostages Held by Hamas – B’nai B’rith International

Urges Vigilance in Ensuring Terms of Peace Deal Are UpheldB’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International welcomes with profound relief and emotion the long-awaited return of 20 living hostages kidnapped and held by Hamas for two agonizing years. Read more » »

Longtime B’nai B’rith Member Ilan Shchori of Tel Aviv Appointed Senior Advisor – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith International is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time member Ilan Shchori of Tel Aviv as Senior Advisor to the president of B’nai B’rith International, and the president’s Special Representative for B’nai B’rith in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes Framework of Deal to Release Israeli Hostages

B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith welcomes the framework set out today by President Donald Trump during a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Read more » »

CJI and B’nai B’rith Host UNGA Side Event Honoring President of Cyprus

As a side event to the annual United Nations General Assembly, the Center for Jewish Impact, in partnership with B’nai B’rith International, hosted a distinguished event honoring President of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, in recognition of his longstanding partnership and his role in strengthening bilateral relations between Cyprus and Israel. Read more » »

In Historic First, B’nai B’rith Honors Argentine President in Presence of Israeli Prime Minister – B’nai B’rith International

On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly session opening in New York, B’nai B’rith International today bestowed its Presidential Gold Medal—the organization’s highest honor—upon President Javier Milei of Argentina in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Begins Meetings with World Leaders at 80th UNGA Session

On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, B’nai B’rith International has commenced its annual marathon of high-level meetings with visiting world leaders in New York. Read more » »

Geneva U.N. Event to Highlight Jewish Refugees from Middle East

Watch Livestream on Monday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. NY / 5 p.m. Geneva / 6 p.m. JerusalemB’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: On the opening day of the new United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session on Sept. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Releases Report on Antisemitism at European Universities

New Publication from B’nai B’rith International, democ., and the European Union of Jewish StudentsB’nai B’rith International, democ., and the European Union of Jewish Students launched on August 26 a new report titled “A climate of fear and exclusion”: Antisemitism at European universities. Read more » »