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WARSAW, Poland-The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) recognized 40 non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during WWII in one of the largest-ever gatherings of Holocaust rescuers at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel recently. These righteous gentiles, all of whom are well into their 80s including one who just turned 97, are dwindling in number, such that the JFR luncheon is likely to be among the last of commemorations of its kind. The event was attended by government officials, foreign...
NEW YORK—Emotionally charged student government debates over resolutions urging divestment in companies doing business with Israel have become a perennial distraction across the University of California system, and the head of a prominent national security think tank has urged UC President Janet Napolitano to become personally involved. “As a former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, I know you appreciate the serious consequences of an international campaign to undermine the next generation’s support for America’s only ally in...
(JNS.org) A number of anti-Israel protests have continued throughout Europe, with several of them turning violent, drawing condemnation and shock from European Jewish leaders. In Germany, several anti-Semitic and anti-Israel incidents have been escalating, with protests occurring daily throughout the country. At some protests, anti-Semitic slogans such as "gas the Jews" have been reported. According to reports, the protesters are largely composed of Muslim immigrants to Germany and neo-Nazi...
Boxer reintroduces enhanced Israel ally bill with broad support WASHINGTON (JTA)—Citing the Gaza war as a catalyst, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) re-introduced with broad bipartisan support a bill that would enhance U.S.-Israel strategic ties. “While we work toward a just peace in the Middle East and an end to the tragedy of war, it is critical that we reaffirm our enduring commitment to Israel’s security and the historic ties between our two nations,” Boxer said in a statement Monday reintroducing the bill with its lead GOP co-spon...
By Viva Sara Press Israel 21c Israel's anti-missile defense system has a 90 percent success rate. Bet you didn't know there are toy car parts behind its features. The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system is without a doubt the champion of Israel's current conflict with Gaza. Without it, the hundreds of missiles fired by Hamas into Israel day after day would have likely caused many deaths, and severe damage. Regular people and security experts alike all want to know more about this box-like cont...
