Guatemala to Move Embassy From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
President Morales said he made the decision after speaking earlier in the day with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
New K-9 Police ‘Recruits’ Arrive From Czech Republic
More than a dozen new canines arrive for training in the Israel Police force.
BDS Movement Waits to Pounce as Netanyahu Heads to Paris
Somehow supporters of the anti-Israel Boycott, Divest and Sanctions (BDS) campaign nevertheless managed to politicize Netanyahu’s visit.
Israel’s Iron Dome Sale to Azerbaijan May Balance Russian Ballistic Missile Sale to Armenia
Azerbaijan may have already purchased from Israel the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system. Russia sold a short-range ballistic missile system to Armenia.
Palestinian Authority Demands Romania Keep Its Embassy Out of Jerusalem
The United States plans to officially transfer its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and open temporary facilities on the secular date of Israel’s declaration of independence, May 14.
Bayit Yehudi MK Demands Israel Expel Polish Diplomats
“It’s a dramatic step but it embodies a clear message that we are not willing to accept the distortion of history ."
Romania Expected to Facilitate Return of Property to Holocaust Survivors
The Romanian parliament is set to ease the way for Holocaust survivors to reclaim their stolen property.
Murdered Israeli Tourist Beaten to Death in Hungary
Initial findings of a police investigation indicate an Israeli tourist was beaten to death with bricks in Hungary.
Sweden Officially Declares WWII Hero Raoul Wallenberg Dead
Perhaps now Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg's soul can rest: Stockholm has officially declared him dead.
Hungarian Government Transfers Holocaust Museum Ownership to Jewish Community
"The government decision also includes the fact that the owner of the Holocaust museum will be the Jewish Community, something which is unique in Europe."
March to Honor the Memory of Elie Wiesel, His Hometown’s Vanished Jews
The march began at the Wiesel family home, and ended at the railway station, where a plaque was unveiled and the station named after Wiesel.
Excavation of Destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna Reveals 18th Century Treasures
This year's excavation uncovered large sections of the bimah, which was originally two stories tall, and was built in the 18th century with a donation from the rich and well-connected Yesod (Yehudah Safra ve-Dayana).
Historic Cemetery Renovated by ESJF in Buchach, Hometown of SY Agnon, Simon Wiesenthal, Sigmund...
"Through their preservation and fencing we were able to achieve what was almost like a last minute rescue."
Israeli Ambassador to Russia Speaks Up Against ‘Polish Death Camps’ Law
"We’re working with the Russian state service for archives on a project titled ‘Every Person Has a Name,’" Koren said.
Rivlin Tells Ukraine Parliament ‘My Thoughts Are With My Friend, Shimon Peres’
Israeli President Rivlin told Ukraine's lawmakers in a special session that his thoughts are "with my friend, Shimon Peres."
Netanyahu Congratulates Hungarian Prime Minister on Diplomatic Trade Rep in Jerusalem
"I have to commend you for taking on the effort, and your foreign minister, for confronting the lies that are put forward against Israel in places like the Human Rights Committee in EU forums and elsewhere."
European Jewry Cautiously Welcomes Austrian Govt’s Rejection of Anti-Semitism
Nevertheless, “We cannot ignore the fear that in other countries extreme parties will join the government based on the Austrian model,” the rabbi warned.
European Jews Worry About Rising Anti-Semitism (Again) in Poland
The EJC is specifically raising a red flag about the deteriorating relationship between Poland's government and the Jewish community.
Netanyahu to Discuss UN Voting Record During Visit to Kazakhstan
PM Netanyahu travels next week to Kazakhstan, which begins a 2-year stint on the UN Security Council. No Israeli prime minister has ever visited.
European Union Worried By ‘Highly Unpredictable’ Trump Administration
The European Union is working to remain united after Brexit, and what it perceives as a threat in US Pres. Trump's new unpredictable foreign policies.
Albania Academy of Sciences Adopts IHRA’s Definition of Anti-Semitism
The Academy of Science will issue its own statement on the adoption of the IHRA working definition on January 26.
Digging for Treasure Resumes in Tracks of Illusive Nazi Gold Train
Tadeusz Slowikowski, 86, is responsible for the Nazi gold train rumor and has spent much of his time since the 1950s searching for that train.
Romania ‘Remains Committed to Relocating Embassy to Jerusalem’
“I stand behind what I said in the past. There is no change in policy,” said Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă.
Smotrich, Bennett’s Aide, Help Israeli Citizen Bring Home His Child on Flight from Virus-Plagued...
About half an hour prior to takeoff, the child's mother was told by the Belavia Belarusian Airlines officials that the boy would not be allowed to board.
European Union Funds Unprecedented Mapping Process of Jewish Cemeteries in Eastern Europe
Since its foundation in 2015, the ESJF has rescued and protected over 120 Jewish cemeteries in seven Central and Eastern European countries.
Reuters: Iran Attempts to Buy Nuclear-Related Contraband
Iran tried to buy UN-banned products in the Czech Republic but was caught and stopped, Reuters reports exclusively.
Hezbollah Suspects Being Tried in Absentia Over Deadly 2012 Burgas Airport Terror Attack
“They will be tried in absentia for a terrorist attack and manslaughter of several people as well as for a range of other crimes."
2 Yamina MKs Play Hooky in Moldova, Away from Bennett’s Watchful Eye
Bennett didn’t explain how he plans to fix the coalition gaps with at least 2 MKs from his faction having gone AWOL. Should be very educational.
Czech Republic, Hungary, Consider Moving Embassies to Jerusalem
Despite the objection of two member states, Mogherini opted to declare that all the EU states were in full agreement with her position.
Massive WW II Bomb Safely Removed in Bialystok
The huge bomb was left in place quietly until explosives experts could attend to it safely.