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US envoy confirms talks between Israeli and Syrian officials in Paris

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – United States Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack confirmed on Thursday that he had participated in a landmark meeting between Israeli and Syrian officials in Paris earlier in the day.

It was the first time that...

31st anniversary of AMIA bombing marked by ceremonies in Argentina, Israel and, for the first time, Congress

By JUAN MELAMED

(JTA) — An official commemoration of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires took place in Congress this week for the first time, amid increased tensions with Iran, the country understood to have been behind...

Google’s Sergey Brin derides UN as ‘transparently antisemitic’ in company chat

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Google co-founder Sergey Brin called the United Nations “transparently antisemitic” in an internal forum for employees Saturday, according to screenshots obtained by the Washington Post.

The comments, which came in response to a recent U.N....

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in advancing peace initiatives in the Middle East.

Netanyahu handed Trump his letter to the Nobel Committee—submitted...

Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant

By PHILISSA CRAMER

(JTA) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Melbourne, Australia, chanted “Death to the IDF” at a rally Sunday, two days after a spate of violent attacks on Jewish targets including a synagogue and businesses with ties to Israel.

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Israeli, Jewish leaders slam arson, restaurant attacks in Melbourne

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar strongly condemned two “vile antisemitic attacks” in Melbourne on Friday—an arson attack on the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation synagogue and “targeted violence” at an Israeli restaurant named Miznon.

“Israel stands...

Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be gaining momentum Thursday, with Hamas reportedly signalling satisfaction with assurances outlined in a Washington-backed proposal.

The proposal comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Court says family of Boulder firebomber can be deported

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — A federal court ruled that the family of the man who firebombed a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado in support of the Israeli hostages can be deported.

The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is an Egyptian...

Australia cancels Ye’s visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘we don’t need that in Australia’

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Incendiary rapper Ye, who was formerly known as Kanye West, has had his visa cancelled in Australia over a recent song release titled “Heil Hitler.”

The announcement came Wednesday after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke...

State Dept. revokes visas for Bob Vylan following ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Members of the British punk band Bob Vylan have had their U.S. visas revoked by the State Department after leading thousands of concert-goers in chanting “Death, death to the IDF” last weekend at the Glastonbury...