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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 […]

TEL AVIV (Press Release)–EL AL Israel Airlines and Jewish National Fund (JNF), two leading recognizable names associated with the State of Israel, have announced a new effort to help rebuild some of the devastated areas that resulted from the worst fires in Israel’s history.  The EL AL and JNF forest will be planted on Carmel

ATHENS (WJC)–Charges against three Greek human rights activists who were on trial for criticizing biased judges who had acquitted the notorious Holocaust denier Konstantinos Plevris  have been quashed. A three-judge panel on Monday unanimously found in favor of the activists of the AntiNazi Initiative, an Athens-based group founded in 1997 that fights hate in Greek

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Congressional Research Service has issued a report on Hamas, which, though it contains no dramatic surprises, may prove useful background for observers of the Palestinian terror group.   Here is a link to the report which compares Hamas to Hezbollah in Lebanon, and contrasts its local orientation with the pan-national goals of al Qaeda.

Posted by Ari Alexander on December 06, 2010 at 04:47 PM EST WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ari  Alexander, deputy director at the Center for Faith-based & Community Initiatives and the Coordinator of Global Engagement at the United States Agency for International Development, issued a statement on Monday detailing the response of the American government to the

MANAMA, Bahrain —U.S.  Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a joint news conference Friday with  Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa at Bahain’s foreign ministry: FOREIGN MINISTER AL KHALIFA: (U.S. Embassy interpretation) Ladies and gentlemen, guests, good morning. I am delighted to welcome U.S. Secretary of State Mrs. Hillary Clinton and express my pleasure to

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) –The U.S. State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley issued the following statement: “Today marks one year since Cuban authorities detained Alan Gross. Mr. Gross is an international development worker who traveled to Cuba to help connect members of the Jewish community in Havana with other Jewish communities throughout the world. We have

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb), along with seven other Members of Congress, on Thursday called on the President to urge the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to conduct special comprehensive nuclear inspections in Syria.  Concern stems from Syria’s clandestine construction of an alleged nuclear reactor intended to produce weapons-usable plutonium near the town of Al-Kibar. 

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Now Hear This … Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-23, 1955, Page 3 By Joyce Addleson The JR. Hostess Luncheon scheduled for June 18 is all set up. The honored guest will be Major Gen. John C. McQueen, Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot.  No speeches!  A