Tag Archives: Press Releases
B’nai B’rith Hosts Survivors of Hamas Rampage on Latin America Tour – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith hosted Marcelo and Diana Wasser, survivors of the Hamas murder, rape and kidnapping rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7, in Costa Rica and Panama for a series of speaking engagements and meetings, including with lawmakers, journalists, students and members of the Jewish community. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Looks to Release of Hamas-Held Hostages, Says Focus on Ending Terror Threat Must Be Maintained – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is relieved by the reported impending release of some 50 of the nearly 240 hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, even as it demands the return of every remaining Israeli and international captive. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Marches In Solidarity With Israel; Joins Hundreds of Thousands on Mall at March for Israel – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith marched in solidarity with Israel today at the March for Israel rally on the National Mall. The march united communities nationwide in support of Israel and its people to urge the swift release of the 240 hostages held by Hamas and combat increasing anti-Semitism. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Latin America Commemorates Anniversary of Nazi Pogroms with Strong Words Against Hamas – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith commemorated the 85th anniversary of the horrific riots that unfolded during the 1938 November pogroms, also known as Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, in public events throughout Latin America, attended by dignitaries, Jewish community members and special guests. During two dark nights on Nov. Read more » »
‘Good Riddance’: B’nai B’rith Demands that U.N. Leaders Acknowledge Outgoing Rights Official’s Final Polemic as Incendiary and Unacceptable – B’nai B’rith International
Craig Mokhiber, who has been serving as director of the New York office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, sent on Saturday what he called “my last official communication” to the high commissioner, Volker Türk. The letter, now publicized, represents likely the most polemical and bigoted screed by a senior U.N. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Deplores Resolution Adopted By U.N. “Emergency Session” On Israel; Fails To Mention Hamas, Iran Or Israeli Hostages – B’nai B’rith International
Rewards Hamas atrocities with call for “ceasefire” before perpetrators have been neutralized and before hostages freed B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns Muhammed Ali Fatih Erbakan’s Radical Campaign against Israel – B’nai B’rith International
We strongly denounce Muhammed Ali Fatih Erbakan’s radical campaign against Israel that would further enflame tensions in the region. During an Oct. 19 address to Turkish parliament, Erbakan called for the immediate closure of NATO and U.S. military bases in Turkey and the denial of U.S. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns U.N. Secretary-General Remarks – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We strongly condemn U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres for his remarks that recycle a false rationale for the savage Hamas attacks against Israel launched on Oct. 7. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Urges Countries to Submit Supplemental Filing to International Court of Justice – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith has issued letters to multiple allied countries that previously filed briefs with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to request that they submit supplemental filing. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commends Biden Commitment to Ensuring Israel’s Military Edge – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We commend President Joe Biden for Oval Office remarks tonight calling out Iran’s terror network. Biden noted Iran is supporting Russia in Ukraine and is also supporting Hamas. Read more » »
