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Lauder meets with UN Secretary General Guterres, rejects Palestinian distortion of history

Lauder meets with UN Secretary General Guterres, rejects Palestinian distortion of history

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres met with World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder this week and reiterated an earlier comment that there is an absolute tie between the Jewish people and the land of Israel.

 
 
UK Jewish leader calls for solidarity with Muslims in fight against Jihad - Jerusalem Post

UK Jewish leader calls for solidarity with Muslims in fight against Jihad - Jerusalem Post

23 Mar 2017 In a statement, Jonathan Arkush appealed for solidarity among all of Britain's communities which stand together in the fight against extremism.  read more »

Israeli-American teen arrested for bomb threats against Jewish institutions worldwide

Israeli-American teen arrested for bomb threats against Jewish institutions worldwide

23 Mar 2017 Teenager arrested in Israel based partly on information from FBI; dual national also suspected of calling in bomb threat to Delta flights   read more »

David Friedman confirmed as US ambassador to Israel - Times of Israel

David Friedman confirmed as US ambassador to Israel - Times of Israel

23 Mar 2017 In a 52-46 vote, Trump’s envoy pick makes it through Senate  read more »

'Near-impossible' to stop London-style attack: Israeli security expert - Reuters

'Near-impossible' to stop London-style attack: Israeli security expert - Reuters

23 Mar 2017 In Israel, Palestinians have rammed cars and trucks into civilians or members of security forces standing in particular at bus stops, tram stations and security posts.  read more »

US Holocaust Museum to award Angela Merkel with top honor named for Elie Wiesel - JTA

US Holocaust Museum to award Angela Merkel with top honor named for Elie Wiesel - JTA

23 Mar 2017 She will receive the award on April 24 during the museum’s National Tribute Dinner, which takes place on Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in Washington, D.C. Merkel will accept the honor by video from Germany.  read more »

Promised Land: Venezuela Jewish Converts Finally in Israel

Promised Land: Venezuela Jewish Converts Finally in Israel

23 Mar 2017 It's not quite Moses' 40 years in the desert, but for nine struggling Venezuelan converts to Judaism, their torturous journey to a better life in the promised land finally brought them to Israel on Thursday.  read more »



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