Tag Archives: Middle East
After U.N. Security Council Backs U.S. Gaza Plan, B’nai B’rith Demands Enforcement of Hamas Obligations
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution backing the United States government’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Read more »
B’nai B’rith, Other Jewish Groups React to Freed Hostages from Gaza
B’nai B’rith and other leading Jewish organizations welcomed the release of all remaining living hostages from Gaza, expressing profound relief and sorrow while stressing that Hamas must be held fully accountable and that true peace requires more than just a promise on paper. Read more at JNS.org. Read more » »
UNGA Side Event by the Center for Jewish Impact Honors President of Cyprus
The Jerusalem Post covered a B’nai B’rith and Center for Jewish Impact side event at the U.N. General Assembly, honoring Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in recognition of his longstanding partnership and his role in strengthening bilateral relations between Cyprus and Israel. Read more in the Jerusalem Post. 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 » »
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 Leaders Visit United Arab Emirates, Bahrain to Salute, Strengthen Peace with Israel
(Washington, D.C., April 4, 2022)–A B’nai B’rith International delegation comprised of organization leaders from multiple continents has visited the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the two initial signatories of the landmark 2020 Abraham Accords—the first Arab-Israel normalization agreements in decades. Read more » »
B’NAI B’RITH CONDEMNS ORDER TO RELEASE MEN ACCUSED IN DANIEL PEARL CASE
(Washington, D.C., Dec. 24, 2020)–B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Hails Agreement to Normalize Israel-Morocco Relations
(Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 2020)— B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The agreement to normalize relations between Israel and Morocco announced today is another huge breakthrough in the effort to achieve peace in the Middle East. Read more » »
Global Action in Unprecedented Times: B’nai B’rith Wraps Up Annual Leadership Forum, Virtual Sessions on anti-Semitism, U.S. Elections, Middle East Peace
(Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 2020)—Global anti-Semitism, the impact of the U.S. elections on the Jewish community and changes in the Middle East peace landscape were the featured topics of B’nai B’rith International’s just-concluded annual Leadership Forum. The two-day event was held virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more » »
Jewish, pro-Israel groups welcome Israel-UAE-Bahrain normalization deals
JNS quoted B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin in its coverage of Jewish and pro-Israel groups praising the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for signing historic agreements to normalize relations with Israel at the White House. Read the Story on JNS. Read more » »
