EU to combat rising Anti-Semitism

The European Union (EU)  has presented its first-ever, three-prong plan “to prevent all forms of anti-Semitism; to protect and foster Jewish life; and to promote research, education and Holocaust remembrance.”…

Israel rejects report alleging human rights violations

Israel has denounced the latest report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) as “fictional claims” that “are both preposterous and false.” The strong condemnation comes after the New York-based NGO published…

Israel: ICC has no authority

Jerusalem will not cooperate with an inquiry into alleged war crimes by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dismissing the ICC’s self-proclaimed jurisdiction over Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu branded the…

Arab nations join virtual Holocaust March

The International March of the Living is an annual educational program that brings together Holocaust survivors with family members and others from around the world to Poland, to study the…

Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Annual observance of Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes Remembrance Day is taking place in Israel. Commemoration of the six million Jews murdered during WWII is marked from sunset-to-sunset, in accordance with…

Rivlin: Israel’s hand always extended in peace

Israel President Reuven Rivlin wrapped up his lighting trip to Europe by holding talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. At a diplomatic meeting following a warm welcome with an…

‘Jews have right to live anywhere in peace’

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and his Austrian counterpart Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen attended a Holocaust remembrance ceremony in Vienna yesterday. The service was held in the Judenplatz (“Jewish Square”)…

World memorializes Holocaust

Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 27 January was selected by the United Nations in 2005 as the day to memorialize the worst genocide in human history, as it is…

Dominican Republic mulls embassy move to Jerusalem

Israel is welcoming a declaration by the Dominican Republic that it may consider relocating its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Santo Domingo’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday…