A thousand teenagers mark the Portuguese Edict of Expulsion in …
Dec 5, 2024 · “The Jews played a role of the highest importance in the administration of the country and, with their scientific, cultural, commercial, economic capacity and mastery of many languages, they contributed to Portugal’s diplomatic relations, and obviously to the voyages and discoveries around the world that transformed a small county into an …
Full text: Netanyahu slams ICC warrants as ‘modern-day Dreyfus trial’
Nov 21, 2024 · “Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions and charges against it by the International Criminal Court,” the prime minister said. By JNS ) “The antisemitic decision of the International Criminal Court is equivalent to a modern-day Dreyfus trial—and it will end like it. “Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions and
Portugal launching Parliamentary Israel Caucus - EJP
Nov 18, 2024 · “We stand with the Jewish people, who will no longer accept being unjustly blamed or targeted,” says lawmaker Pedro Frazão. By Etgar Lefkovits, JNS The Portuguese Parliament (Assembleia da República) in Lisbon launched an Israel Allies Caucus on Monday, seeking to build political support for Israel as part of an international network of …
Israel cancels agreement recognizing UNRWA - EJP
Nov 4, 2024 · Last week, the Knesset made it illegal for UNRWA to operate in Israeli territory, and for state officials to cooperate with the agency. By JNS Israel has terminated the 1967 agreement outlining the legal basis for relations between Jerusalem and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), a week after the Knesset passed legislation
Dutch lawmakers call on gov’t to ban terror-linked Samidoun NGO
Oct 10, 2024 · “Organizations like Samidoun, which spread antisemitism and glorify terror, do not belong in the Netherlands,” sponsors of the resolution said. By Akiva Van Koningsveld, JNS The Dutch House of Representatives approved a resolution on Tuesday calling on their government to designate the Samidoun: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network as a terrorist organization and ban its activities
Swiss Parliament votes to outlaw Hezbollah - EJP
Dec 19, 2024 · The move comes a week after the Swiss parliament approved a five-year ban on the Hamas terrorist group in response to its brutal massacre in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.. By JNS. Switzerland on Tuesday voted to outlaw Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorist organization, in a rare move for the historically neutral country.
Diplomatic row between Israel and Ireland intensifies
Dec 18, 2024 · Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar strongly responded to Irish President Michaerl Higgins who accused Israel of having ”violated the sovereignty of three neighbouring countries, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt.” The verbal exchanges between the two countries follows Israel’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin after Ireland decided to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Hamas leadership leaves Doha for Turkey - EJP
Nov 18, 2024 · The relocation was confirmed by Israeli sources, according to Hebrew media reports. By JNS Hamas’s senior leadership has relocated from Qatar to Turkey, Israel’s Kan News public broadcaster reported on Sunday evening. The report cited unnamed Israeli sources as confirming the move, which was said to have taken place in “recent days.” According to the broadcaster, the development
Amsterdam mayor walks back ‘pogrom’ label for assaults
Nov 21, 2024 · Femke Halsema used the term but now says it has become too politically loaded. By Canaan Lidor, JNS. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema on Sunday appeared to retract her use of the word “pogrom” in connection with the mass assaults by …
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