BERLIN (WJC) — The notorious Nazi Adolf Eichmann could have been caught sooner if Germany’s intelligence agency had assisted, new information has revealed. The German Information Agency knew as early as 1952 that Eichmann, a chief organizer of the Nazi genocide against the Jews, was hiding in Argentina under a false name, the German tabloid [...]
By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — I admit to predispositions. The news about Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay recognizing Palestine reached a brain that spent half its life in the United States, and learned that anything south of the Rio Grande is less than upstanding or reliable. The latest Mexican civil war reinforces the image, even [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14), the Ranking Republican of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued the following statement on Friday, Dec. 10, about Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay’s recent recognition of Palestine and Chile’s potential to follow suit. Mack said: “I am extremely disappointed in the recent detrimental actions taken by [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C (Press Release) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commented Tuesday, Dec. 7, on the news that Argentina and Uruguay have recognized a Palestinian state, joining Brazil, which did so formally last week. Statement by Ros-Lehtinen: “It is incomprehensible that these nations who seek t be viewed [...]
NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Tuesday, Dec. 7, expressed deep concern over the announcements by Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay that they had recognized an “independent” Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, saying the countries are “aiding and abetting a cynical manipulation by the Palestinian Authority.” Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued [...]
BUENOS AIRES (WJC)–Argentina has recognized a Palestinian state within the borders preceding the 1967 Six Day War, according to a note sent from President Cristina Fernández to Palestinian Autonomy President Mahmoud Abbas. The move follows that of Brazil, which last week also recognized a Palestinian state. Kirchner on Monday sent the note to Abbas announcing [...]
NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed its deepest condolences to the president and people of Argentina on the death of Nestor Kirchner, the country’s former president and a great Argentinean leader. “Nestor Kirchner’s distinguished service to Argentina and Latin America leaves an enduring legacy,” said Robert G. Sugarman, ADL National Chair, and Abraham [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C (WJC)–US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Washington is backing Argentina in its call for Iran to extradite the suspects in 1994 AMIA bombing. “Argentina and the United States cooperate closely in the fight against terrorism,” Clinton said at a joint press conference with Argentine FM Héctor Timerman. “Argentina, of course, has been a [...]
By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. –The State Department has confirmed that Feisal Abdul Rauf – who wants to be the imam of a mosque at Ground Zero – is taking a State Department funded trip to the Middle East to foster “greater understanding” about Islam and Muslim communities in the United States. “He is a [...]
Compiled by Garry Fabian Jewish congregation prepares to sue New Zealand government over shechita AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 23 July 2010 (Press Release)–The Working Group on shechita of the Auckland Hebrew Congregation has tried to engage further with theMinister of Agriculture. The Minister is firm in his resolve to preserve his position, which does not give the Jewishcommunity [...]
