UAE to allow Israelis to visit for 2020 World Expo, and perhaps afterwards as well
November 10, 2019 by JNS
The United Arab Emirates will open its doors to Israelis for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai and may allow them to continue to visit even after it’s over. Read more
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg expected to run for president
November 10, 2019 by JNS
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to run for president after announcing earlier this year that he would not run for the Democratic nomination. Read more
UNRWA head resigns over misconduct allegations
November 8, 2019 by JNS
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced his resignation on Wednesday, following allegations of sexual misconduct, nepotism, retaliation, discrimination and other abuses of authority. Read more
New UK House of Commons Speaker said Jewish MPs ‘face worst of it’ online
U.K. Labour Party member Lindsay Hoyle was elected on Monday as Speaker of the U.K. House of Commons amid his party facing backlash and the United Kingdom reaching a deal to leave the European Union. Read more
Fatah official says PA chief Abbas, soon to turn 85, won’t run for re-election
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas will not run for re-election, senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub told Palestine TV on Monday. Read more
Supreme Court rules Israel can deport Human Rights Watch official
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that Human Rights Watch Israel and Palestine director Omar Shakir may be deported, upholding a district court ruling that found him guilty of promoting anti-Israel boycotts. Read more
Jewish astronaut Jessica Meir shares photos of Israel captured from space
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Jewish astronaut Jessica Meir has shared photos of Israel she took from space.
Israeli court stops auction of letter written by 11-year-old Jewish Holocaust victim
The Tel Aviv District Court blocked the sale of a letter written by an 11-year-old Jewish-Polish girl who was killed in the Holocaust following protest by her family members. Read more
In a first, Jewish Labour Movement withdraws party support due to antisemitism
For the first time in its 100-year history, the Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) in the United Kingdom will not be campaigning for members of the Labour Party outside of “exceptional circumstances and for exceptional candidates,” announced the group amid criticism over the party’s handling of antisemitism complaints. Read more
If Israeli prime minister, Gantz promises to ‘embrace all streams of Judaism’
October 31, 2019 by JNS
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz has said that if he succeeds in becoming Israeli’s next premier, he will “embrace all streams of Judaism.” Read more
Belgium’s first female PM is married to an Australian
Belgium’s first female prime minister, Sophie Wilmès, is Jewish.
Jewish Agency to rebrand as a global hub for the Jewish world
October 28, 2019 by JNS
At the board of governors meeting that began on Sunday in Jerusalem and runs until Oct. 29, the Jewish Agency announced its new strategic plan, which includes rebranding the 90-year-old organization as a hub for the Jewish world. Read more
Historic copy of Hebrew Bible returns to Spain to go on display in 2020
One of the oldest and most expensive copies of the Hebrew Bible was returned to Spain, where it was created in 1476, and will go on display next year. Read more
Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh announces plans to reopen post-shooting
October 27, 2019 by JNS
The Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh announced on Facebook plans to reopen its building following the deadly shooting almost one year ago on Oct. 27, 2018, when 11 Jewish worshippers were shot and killed during Shabbat-morning services by a lone gunman. Read more
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg wins $1 million prize for social-justice work
October 27, 2019 by JNS
Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was awarded $1 million to give to charitable organizations of her choice for her contributions to social justice and gender equality. Read more
Israel’s second attempt to land aircraft on moon just years away, says engineer
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A representative from the Israel Aerospace Industries has spoken about Israel’s continued hopes of becoming the fourth country to land softly on the moon, following a failed attempt in April. Read more
Jewish museum in Portugal’s oldest synagogue reopens
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A museum inside Portugal’s oldest synagogue has been reopened following a two-year renovation. Read more
District court rejects boycott of Israelis by Spanish city
October 27, 2019 by JNS
A district court in Barcelona recently issued a temporary injunction that rejects a boycott of Israeli individuals and businesses by the city of Molins de Rei. Read more
Israel to send biggest delegation ever to 2020 Olympics
October 20, 2019 by JNS
Israel is set to send to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo its largest delegation of athletes ever. Read more
Anti-Semitic graffiti spray-painted on project commemorating Jewish life in Lithuania
October 20, 2019 by JNS
Anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered in Vilnius, Lithuania, last week on a project depicting Jewish life before World War II. Read more
Friedman: Trump plan will not evict Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria
October 18, 2019 by JNS
The U.S. administration will not call for the evacuation of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria under the much-anticipated Mideast peace plan, according to U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman on Wednesday. Read more
Former concentration-camp guard stands trial in Germany
A former concentration-camp guard is facing trial in Germany in what may be one of the country’s last trials of Nazi war criminals. Read more
Day 3 of Netanyahu pre-indictment hearings gets underway
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal team arrived at the Justice Ministry on Sunday for the third day of the premier’s pre-indictment hearings. Read more
UK University, College Union apologize for Holocaust email omitting Jewish victims
Social media users called the omission “shocking” and “sickening,” with some suggesting that the inclusion of “non-Jewish Poles” showed that the Union deliberately decided who to include and leave out. Read more
UK to release ‘pay to slay’ audits after Freedom of Information request
October 4, 2019 by JNS
The branch of the British government responsible for administering overseas aid will disclose audit reports regarding aid money allegedly used to pay salaries to convicted terrorists, after abandoning its appeal against a ruling by U.K. Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham. Read more
Following visit to Israel, singer Demi Lovato calls it ‘absolutely magical’
October 3, 2019 by JNS
Singer Demi Lovato recently returned from a trip to Israel and talked all about the transformative experience on social media. Read more
Sanders undergoes heart-blockage surgery, suspends campaign events
October 3, 2019 by JNS
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who is running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, underwent a medical procedure on Tuesday following a blockage discovered in one of his arteries, causing his campaign to cancel future events “until further notice.” Read more
Joint List calls for probe after terror suspect critically injured in custody
The Joint Arab List on Monday called on Israel’s attorney general to open an official investigation into the hospitalization of a terror suspect who was admitted to hospital in critical condition after being interrogated by Israeli security officials. Read more
Report: Israel letting in more Gaza workers as part of deal with Hamas
October 3, 2019 by JNS
Israel is quietly allowing thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to enter Israel to work, the AP reported on Tuesday. Read more
Corbyn sparks controversy for Rosh Hashanah video featuring Hamas supporter
October 3, 2019 by JNS
Jeremy Corbyn sparked outrage for releasing a Rosh Hashanah video that features an activist who last year led a public Jewish mourning prayer for dead members of Hamas. Read more
