Netanyahu fires defense minister who called for a stop to Israel’s judiciary reforms
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, exactly a day after Gallant called for a stop…
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B’nai Brith Canada Applauds Alberta Legislative Assembly’s Endorsement of IHRA Definition
EDMONTON – B’nai Brith Canada applauds and welcomes the Alberta Legislative Assembly’s (ALA) endorsement of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism in a motion…
NIF, JSpaceCanada Poll: Most Canadian Jews Oppose Policies Favoured by the Israeli Government
(Canada) – A new poll shows that most Canadian Jews oppose policies favoured by the current Israeli government. Fully three-quarters of Canadian Jews say they are…
In speech to EU parliament, Israel’s president says criticism is OK, but questioning Israel’s existence is not
by David I. Klein (JTA) — In a speech to the European Union parliament tied to commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israeli President Isaac Herzog…
NY federation CEO offers rare criticism of Israel’s right-wing government
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (New York Jewish Week) — The head of North America’s largest Jewish federation made the rare step of criticizing proposed legislation by Israel’s…