IDF gives residents of Amona outpost eviction orders
February 1, 2017 by Agencies
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered residents of the Amona outpost in Judea and Samaria to evacuate the area within two days. Read more
UN chief Antonio Guterres: ‘clear’ that Temple Mount was home to Jewish temple
January 31, 2017 by Agencies
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has said it is “completely clear” that Jerusalem’s Temple Mount was home to the ancient Jewish Temple. Read more
Indifference has not gone away
January 31, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder has addressed an official Holocaust commemoration ceremony in the Greek capital Athens, and in recalling the tragedy that nearly destroyed the Jewish community in Greece, asked whether the world has really learnt the lessons of the Holocaust. Read more
WJC criticises ADL reaction to Trump statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 29, 2017 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress has responded to the Anti-Defamation League’s criticism of a statement made by US President Donald Trump on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
Netanyahu: “We will never allow another Holocaust to take place”
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Read more
#WeRemember
January 23, 2017 by Agencies
The Auschwitz Museum in Poland will join forces with the World Jewish Congress (WJC) this week to project thousands of photographs of people holding signs bearing the words “We Remember”, as part of the WJC’s global social media campaign to raise awareness of the Holocaust. Read more
Palestinians claim they will cancel ‘recognition’ of Israel if US embassy moves
January 18, 2017 by Agencies
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has promised to “cancel” the Palestinians’ “recognition” of Israel if President-elect Donald Trump goes forward with moving America’s Israeli embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more
Official from anti-IDF group Breaking the Silence: shooting Israeli soldiers ‘not terrorism’
January 18, 2017 by Agencies
An official from Breaking the Silence (BtS), a left-wing NGO that publicises the testimonies of former Israel Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers in order to spread criticism of the Israeli military, was reportedly caught saying that he does not consider shooting IDF soldiers to be terrorism. Read more
Bar-Ilan University study reveals manifestations of antisemitism in Australian public schools
January 18, 2017 by Agencies
Jewish students in Australian public schools are exposed to antisemitic, racist bullying, according to the findings of a new study presented Monday at an international conference on antisemitism at Bar-Ilan University. Read more
Who was Karoline Cohn? Did she know Anne Frank?
January 16, 2017 by Agencies
Recent archeological digs at the site of the former Nazi extermination camp, Sobibór, have unearthed personal effects belonging to victims of the Holocaust. Read more
WJC President Lauder: Paris summit ‘meaningless and misguided’, ignores reality on the ground
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder on Sunday decried the Paris peace summit, a gathering of top-level officials from more than 70 countries aimed at jump-starting Israeli-Palestinian talks, as “meaningless and misguided”. Read more
WJC President Lauder rejects France peace summit
January 13, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has called France’s plan to convene officials from more than 70 countries in Paris for talks on Middle East peace a “subversive attempt to impose a settlement on the Israelis and Palestinians without the explicit agreement or participation of both sides.” Read more
Poll: majority of Israelis support settlement building, believe Obama ‘unfriendly’ to Israel
January 11, 2017 by Agencies
A new survey published in the aftermath of the United Nations Security Council resolution against Israeli settlements, which passed after the Obama administration refused to veto the measure, says that 62 percent of Israeli Jews support continued settlement building and 57 percent believe President Barack Obama was “unfriendly” to Israel during his two terms. Read more
#WeRemember: Stand with the WJC. Remember the Six Million who died
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join the World Jewish Congress for what we hope will be the largest commemoration ever on-line. Read more
The Holy See and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance reflect on the past to inform future refugee policy
January 8, 2017 by Agencies
16-17 February 2017 the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), in cooperation with the Holy See, will hold a conference for public policy-makers from Europe, North America and the Middle East, media representatives and representatives of NGOs and civil society organisations at the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome focusing on refugee policies from 1933 to the present day. Read more
WJC demands ban on neo-Nazi rally in Montana
January 6, 2017 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder is demanding that authorities in Montana immediately put a stop to an armed march being planned by neo-Nazis in the town of Whitefish on January 15, calling it “a dangerous and life-threatening rally that puts all of America at risk.” Read more
Engravings of a Seven-Branched Menorah and a Cross were discovered by hikers
January 4, 2017 by Agencies
A rare and intriguing discovery was revealed this weekend by hikers exploring a water cistern in the Judean Shephelah: On the walls of the cistern, in chalk bedrock, were incised ancient engravings of a seven-branched menorah and a cross. Read more
15 ways Israel amazed and inspired the world in 2016
January 1, 2017 by Agencies
Israel ranks about 150 on the scale of countries for size, encompassing only about 10,800 square miles (28,000 square kilometers) and a population under 8.6 million. But its achievements over 68 years of modern statehood have drastically dwarfed its actual size. Read more
Netanyahu responds to Kerry’s speech
December 29, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has “deep disappointment” with John Kerry’s speech condemning a policy of enabling Jews to live in Jerusalem. Read more
Netanyahu: “no diplomatic wisdom in being ingratiating”
December 27, 2016 by Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken of complaints about his stand against those countries which voted against Israel in the U.N. condemning Israel’s continued settlement building. Read more
The Western Wall is “occupied territory”
December 25, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remarked on the UN decision at the Lighting of the First Chanukah Candle at an Event in Salute of Wounded IDF and Security Forces Veterans and Victims of Terrorism. Read more
UN: Netanyahu says Israel “will not abide by its terms”
December 25, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin have commented on the the UN resolution condemning Israel’s continued settlements. Read more
Trump calls on Obama to veto proposed UN Security Council resolution on settlements
December 23, 2016 by Agencies
President-elect Donald Trump has called on President Barack Obama to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution that calls on Israel to immediately halt all settlement activity amid reports indicating that the vote may be postponed. Read more
New Zealand First party confirms antisemitic Islamic cleric received taxpayer funds
December 22, 2016 by Agencies
New Zealand First has confirmation that controversial Islamic cleric, Dr Mohammad Anwar Sahib, received over $13,000 in fees and expenses from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Read more
Diverse Coalition of Israeli City Mayors Convene to Launch 2017 Global Jewish Unity Initiative
December 21, 2016 by Agencies
With the call for nominations for the 3rd annual Jerusalem Unity Prize underway, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has brought together a coalition of mayors from diverse cities across Israel to highlight the need for unity in the country. Read more
Bronze coin dating to Maccabean revolt in Hanukkah story unearthed in Jerusalem
December 20, 2016 by Agencies
A bronze coin that was in circulation in the time of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who decreed that the Jews must be annihilated and during whose reign the Maccabean revolt made famous in the Hanukkah story took place, has been discovered at the Tower of David archaeological site in Jerusalem. Read more
Israeli Mossad chief reportedly briefs Trump transition team in secret meeting
December 20, 2016 by Agencies
The head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency and other top security officials reportedly met with members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to brief them on important security matters. Read more
WJC welcomes Ban Ki-moon’s ‘long-awaited’ admission of bias of Israel at UN, urges member bodies to internalise message
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has welcomed outgoing United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s “long-awaited and impactful” recognition of the UN’s ongoing disproportionate stance on Israel and his demand that Hamas once and for all renounce the use of violence and recognise the right of Israel to exist. Read more
Israel receives first delivery of F-35 stealth fighter jets
Israeli leaders and top U.S. officials were on hand Monday to welcome the first delivery of the state-of-the-art F-35 stealth fighter jets at an air force base in Israel. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘various ways’ I can work with Trump to roll back Iran nuclear deal
December 13, 2016 by Agencies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has “about five” ideas in mind for how to roll back the Iranian nuclear deal once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Read more
