Reigning ‘Miss Universe’ rejects calls to boycott Israel-hosted pageant
The reigning “Miss Universe” came out on Wednesday against the pressure on contestants to boycott the beauty pageant, which is being held for the first time in Israel next month. Read more
Haley: Hold China accountable for its support of Iran, violation of US sanctions
November 18, 2021 by JNS
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley believes that the United States and Western powers need to do more to hold China accountable for its ongoing support of Iran, including helping Tehran violate U.S. sanctions. Read more
Lawyer for Israeli couple detained in Turkey files appeal
November 18, 2021 by JNS
Attorney Nir Yaslovitzh, the lawyer representing Natalie and Mordy Oknin—the Israeli couple being detained in Turkey under suspicion of espionage for photographing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s residence—submitted an appeal on behalf of his clients. Read more
IAI signs deal to convert passenger aircraft to cargo planes for Emirates airline
November 18, 2021 by JNS
Israel Aerospace Industries announced on Monday that it had signed an agreement to convert four B777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo planes for the Emirates airline. Read more
Israeli defence companies unveil new unmanned ground vehicle
November 18, 2021 by JNS
Israeli defence companies Elbit Systems and Roboteam unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) called ROOK. Read more
Report: New Shin Bet chief met with Abbas in Ramallah
November 17, 2021 by JNS
Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar met with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah last week, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. Read more
Antisemitic incidents at UK universities reach all-time high, new data reveals
November 17, 2021 by JNS
Antisemitic incidents hit an unprecedented high at universities in the United Kingdom during the previous academic year, according to recently released data collected by the Community Security Trust (CST). Read more
Pop star Justin Bieber announces Tel Aviv concert as part of 2022 world tour
November 17, 2021 by JNS
Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber has announced the dates for his upcoming Justice World Tour, and they include a stop in Tel Aviv. Read more
South Africa drops support for ‘Miss Universe’ contestant for refusing to boycott Israel
November 16, 2021 by JNS
The South African government withdrew its support for its contestant for the “Miss Universe” pageant to take place next month in the resort city of Eilat because she refuses to abide by a boycott against Israel, reported Reuters. Read more
Murderer of Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll sentenced to life
A French court on Wednesday sentenced Yacine Mihoub to life in prison, with no possibility of parole for 22 years, for the 2018 murder of Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll. A second man, Alexander Carrimbacus, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for theft with antisemitic intent. Read more
Israel approves COVID-19 vaccination for 5- to 11-year-olds
November 12, 2021 by JNS
Israel has approved coronavirus vaccination for children aged 5 to 11, the Health Ministry announced in a press conference on Wednesday night. Read more
Lapid meets with J Street-led Democrat trip, including vocal critics of Israel
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid met with a visiting congressional delegation of Democrats on Monday organized by J Street. Read more
BDS supporters harass Miss South Africa on competing in Israel-hosted pageant
November 10, 2021 by JNS
The beauty queen who will represent South Africa in the 2021 “Miss Universe” pageant set to take place in the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat is facing online harassment by supporters of the BDS movement against Israel. Read more
Israeli defence company Steadicopter unveils new unmanned helicopter
November 9, 2021 by JNS
The Israeli defence company Steadicopter Ltd. unveiled a new unmanned helicopter on Tuesday named Black Eagle 50 Electric. Read more
Ben-Gurion Day to honour Jewish state’s founding father, host of Israeli achievers
November 9, 2021 by JNS
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will commemorate Ben-Gurion Day on Nov. 10 with an awards ceremony attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the BGU Marcus Family Campus. Read more
Israel’s first-ever Olympic medalist to head Israeli Olympic Committee
November 9, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s first-ever Olympic medalist is breaking new ground once again, with her appointment as the first woman to ever head the country’s Olympic Committee. Read more
Israel’s top-ranked cycling team makes its long-awaited homecoming
November 9, 2021 by JNS
When Team Israel Start-Up Nation cyclist Guy Niv connects with his fellow riders, it usually requires flying from Ben-Gurion International Airport to Europe or some other far-off destination for a training ride or a race. Read more
FIFA fines Scottish soccer association after fans boo Israeli national anthem
November 7, 2021 by JNS
FIFA has fined Scotland’s governing body of soccer after some Scottish fans booed the Israeli national anthem “Hatikvah” at the start of a World Cup qualifying match last month between the two countries. Read more
Paris court fines social-media users for hate posts targeting ‘Miss France’ runner-up
November 7, 2021 by JNS
Seven people have been fined for targeting the runner-up of the “Miss France” 2021 competition with antisemitic verbal abuse on social media, reported France 24. Read more
Israeli court halts auction of ‘Auschwitz tattoo kits’
November 5, 2021 by JNS
The Tel Aviv District Court suspended on Wednesday the auction of needle dies supposedly used on inmates of the Auschwitz death camp, after Jewish leaders and Holocaust survivors expressed outrage at the sale. Read more
Senate confirms Thomas Nides as US ambassador to Israel
November 5, 2021 by JNS
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, making banking executive Thomas Nides the United States’ top envoy to its closest ally in the Middle East. Read more
At Washington grilling, Biden official confirms plans to reopen consulate for Palestinians
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Matt McKeon confirmed on Wednesday that the administration is seeking to reopen the U.S. Consulate for Palestinians in its original location in Jerusalem. Read more
FIFA president urged to take action against Polish referee’s anti-Jewish rant
November 5, 2021 by JNS
Jewish and antisemitism watchdog groups are urging FIFA to take a stance concerning a Polish soccer referee who went on a rant against Jews. Read more
Top Italian soccer league adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
November 4, 2021 by JNS
Italy’s premier soccer league, Serie A, has agreed to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. Read more
Israel to collaborate with US, UN on regulation of social networks
October 31, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s Minister of Communications Yoaz Hendel met with executives from major online companies and legislators in New York and Washington to discuss support for the regulation of social networks, Globes reported. Read more
New York to divest $111 million from Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott
October 30, 2021 by JNS
New York has announced that it is pulling $111 million in investments from Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry’s, over the ice cream makers decision to boycott Israeli settlements earlier this year. Read more
Israeli ambassador urges UN to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
October 29, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations and the United States, Gilad Erdan, met on Wednesday with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)’s antisemitism envoy Miguel Moratinos to encourage the United Nations to adopt the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism. Read more
Israel to host ‘Miss Universe’ competition for first time
The 70th “Miss Universe” competition is slated to take place in the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat on Dec. 12, the first time the Jewish state has hosted the contest. Read more
Watchdog group asks UNRWA to reveal names of staffers suspended for incitement
October 28, 2021 by JNS
A watchdog group called on the U.N. agency that supports Palestinian refugees to reveal which employees were recently suspended for allegedly inciting antisemitism and violence. Read more
PA police, Fatah encourage military-style training camp for teenage girls
October 28, 2021 by JNS
The Palestinian Authority and Fatah continue to hold “summer-camp activities” for youth that present terrorists as role models. Read more
