Israeli, Jewish Scholars Fight Israeli, Jewish BDS Call to Fire Germany’s Anti-Semitism Commissioner
Mbembe: “The occupation of Palestine is the greatest moral scandal of our times."
EU said to Debate Punishing Israel Over Annexation Plans
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is reportedly pushing to penalize Jerusalem if it moves ahead with plans to apply Israeli law to parts of Judea and Samaria.
Syrian Man Smashes Windows of Kosher Restaurant in Amsterdam for Second Time
The attack came on May 8, the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in Europe.
Coronavirus has Taken the Lives of at Least 1,300 French Jews
As of early May, Jews make up about 5 percent of the 25,987 reported fatalities in France as a result of complications due to COVID-19.
Germany’s AfD Leader Refuses to Be Joyous Over Nazi Defeat
"It was also a day of absolute defeat, a day of the loss of large parts of Germany and the loss of national autonomy."
Israel Joins Alliance of Countries that Beat the Coronavirus
The exclusive club's leaders have agreed to continue meeting online every two weeks.
Minister Steinitz Condemns ICC’s Bensouda’s Decision to Prosecute Israel for War Crimes
The judges are expected to rule on the matter over the coming four months, but they are not obligated to respond at all.
German Police Raid Hezbollah Cells After Interior Ministry Bans the Terrorist Group
German police raids are focused on four mosque-based associations in Berlin, Dortmund, Bremen and Münster, which are accused of belonging to Hezbollah.
Israel Rejects EU High Representative Borrell’s Threats and Criticism of New Government and Sovereignty
The EU is upset with Israel talking about the possible application of sovereignty.
Smotrich, Bennett’s Aide, Help Israeli Citizen Bring Home His Child on Flight from Virus-Plagued...
About half an hour prior to takeoff, the child's mother was told by the Belavia Belarusian Airlines officials that the boy would not be allowed to board.
Jewish Philanthropist Boris Lozhkin Donates Protective Gear to Ukraine’s ENT Specialist
Lozhkin stressed that people from all over Ukraine apply to the doctors of the Institute, which employs the best Ukrainian specialists in the field of ear nose and throat.
Israel Flies In 1 Million Portuguese Eggs to Alleviate Pre-Holiday Shortage
"Demand is higher than on any other Passover I remember, and the amount of eggs we marketed in the last month is significantly higher than our normal market share."
Hungary to Supply Packages of Kosher Poultry to Jewish Communities of Europe
The shortage is due to the closure of many kosher slaughterhouses, as well as the outlawing of “shechita” (kosher ritual slaughtering) in certain parts of Europe.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Quarantine After Meeting with Infected Doctor
The news came just after Merkel had announced a raft of nationwide measures aimed at limiting contact between people.
Eurovision 2020 Canceled over COVID-19 Pandemic Threat
She was to sing “Feker Libi,” (The Love of My Life, or My Beloved) in four languages – Amharic (Ethiopian), Hebrew, English and Arabic.
Israel’s Ambassador to Germany Tests Positive for COVID-19
The entire embassy staff immediately entered self-quarantine when the ambassador was diagnosed. The Israeli Embassy in Berlin was closed.
Milan Jewish Leader Michele Sciama Succumbs to Coronavirus at 79
He was driven by "an overwhelming force, a fire that animated him and that forced those around him to share his planning.
Police to Enforce Quarantine in France: ‘We Are at War,’ Says Macron
France deployed 100,000 police officers Monday night at fixed checkpoints to monitor the activities of citizens in each local area.
Reports: Antwerp Police Raided Synagogues that Ran Shabbat Services Against Government Orders
Antwerp police warned officials at the raided synagogues that next time each participant would be fined 350 euros ($390).
Jewish Agency to Assist Italian Jews Facing Coronavirus Pandemic
President of Italy’s Jewish community: this is the worst crisis we’ve endured since WWII.
Polish Schools, Public Institutions Closed, Army Chief Diagnosed with Coronavirus
According to the Polish authorities, most of the coronavirus cases in Poland were individuals returning from Germany.
Italy Expands Coronavirus Restrictions to Include Entire Country
There are currently 9,172 people in Italy diagnosed with the virus with 563 people who have been killed by the illness to date.
French Culture Minister Infected with Coronavirus
At present, there are 1,412 people in France who are infected with the virus, which has killed 30 so far in the country.
Israeli School for Syrian Refugee Children in Greece Burns Down, Arson Suspected
"Erdogan opens the borders to allow refugees to move into Greece, creating a boiling point that causes a lot of frustration for the local residents, and encourages far right groups to raise their heads."
Auschwitz-to-Birkenau March Postponed Over Fear of Coronavirus
While the march itself is being postponed, the March of the Living organization will launch a campaign under the slogan: “Never Means Never.”
Italy Gambles its Economy Against Coronavirus Quarantine
The total number of infections in Italy rose to 7,375 from 5,883 on Sunday, and those who died from the virus skyrocketed from 133 to 366.
‘Money Looted from Jewish Victims:’ Simon Wiesenthal Center Obtains Documents on Nazis in Argentina...
The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) has obtained and revealed a list of 12,000 Nazis who had been living in Argentina, many of whom held bank accounts with the predecessor of Credit Suisse.
Greek Police Push Back 13,000 Syrian Refugees Sent by Erdogan Across Turkish Border
Erdogan's skill at using millions of human beings to advance his policies remains as effective as before, but this time around it will be difficult for him to repeat his parlor trick.
Pope Francis Battles ‘Slight Illness,’ Misses Official Events
There is no indication thus far that the pontiff is ill with anything other than a simple cold.
Louvre Museum in Paris Shut Down Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The workers are demanding increased protective measures including provision of hand sanitizing gel and window barriers to separate cashiers from the public.