Google Honors Japanese Diplomat Who Saved Jews during Holocaust

Chiune Sempo Sugihara issued between 2,100 and 3,500 transit visas and saved some 6,000 Jews, papers which later came to be known as “visas for life.”

Court Orders Canada to Change Shemini Atzeret Election Date

Elections Canada was ordered to respond to the court's ruling by August 1.

German Left Protests Trump’s Threat to Designate Antifa a Terror Group

On the German right, Alternative for Germany (AfD) party members expressed gratitude and support for Trump and demanded action against Antifa in Germany, too.

Putin’s Foe Suffers ‘Severe Allergic Reaction’ in Prison

In 2018, Navalny, then leader of the Progress Party, was barred from running for Russia's presidency.

Hamas Attempts to Conceal UK-Based Operative Joining its Russia Delegation

Hamas has tried to conceal Sawalha’s activities to keep the British authorities from investigating his terror-related activities.

Israel to Launch AMOS-17 Satellite to Service Africa Communications

Spacecom currently provides communication services to Africa through its AMOS-4 and AMOS-7 satellites.

Second UK Warship Arrives in Gulf to Protect British-Flagged Vessels

Thus far, the HMS Montrose has escorted 35 vessels through the strait, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.

Rivlin Holds Working Meeting with New Greek FM Who Offered Olive Branch to Turks

Dendias said there are no meetings with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu “for now.”

Turkey, Russia, Laying Claim to Mediterranean Off-Shore Gas

Since 2009, offshore oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean have been the subject of territorial disputes between Turkey on one side and Greece, Cyprus and Israel on the other.

Romanian Former IAEA Official Becomes Interim Agency Chief

Feruta previously held the position of Assistant Director General and Chief Coordinator at the IAEA, which he joined in September 2013.

North Korea Fires New Short-Range Missile Towards Sea of Japan

North Korean maintains close military ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and with Syria. Both are dedicated to the annihilation of the State of Israel.

Maccabi Haifa Fans Beaten in Strasbourg as Police Bans Israeli Flags from Tonight’s Game

Even before the Wednesday attack, Strasbourg police issued extremely restrictive instructions to the fans of Maccabi Haifa.

2 Israelis Murdered in Mexico Shooting

While fleeing the murder scene, the getaway car was stopped by the security guards, and a shootout took place.

Netanyahu, Vietnamese Politburo Official Talk Tourism, Direct Flights

The two discussed the possibility of opening a line for direct flights between Israel and Vietnam, in addition to increasing tourism and signing a free trade deal.

Mayor of Mogadishu Wounded in Suicide Bombing

Earlier this year a top senior Somali diplomat was fired and received death threats after publicly advocating for establishment of formal ties with the Jewish State.

British Vessel, Shadowed by UK Warship, Safely Transits Strait of Hormuz

Britain’s Department for Transport in London has extended the security level for UK-flagged shipping from Level 3 in Iranian waters to cover the entire Strait of Hormuz.

Israel Wishes Boris Johnson a Mazal Tov on Becoming UK’s Prime Minister

Boris Johnson won the Conservative party leadership race to become Britain’s next prime minister.

Danon to UN Security Council: ‘Beirut Port Has Become Hezbollah’s Port’

Israel revealed new intelligence information in the Security Council: Iran and Syria are smuggling dual-use equipment into Lebanon to build up Hezbollah.

It’s Boris Johnson with 66%, Calls Himself ‘Zionist,’ Criticized ‘Disproportionate’ Gaza Bombings

In the 1980s, Boris Johnson volunteered in Kibbutz Kfar Hanassi in the Upper Galilee. Take that, Bernie Sanders.

President Hosts Israel’s Magical Under-20 Basketball Team After 2nd Straight European Championship

"I take my hat off to you all, not only on behalf of the State of Israel, but also as a person who has been a sports fan for 70 years, from the age of 10."

Excavation of Destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna Reveals 18th Century Treasures

This year's excavation uncovered large sections of the bimah, which was originally two stories tall, and was built in the 18th century with a donation from the rich and well-connected Yesod (Yehudah Safra ve-Dayana).

Uganda, Mossad, Expose Hezbollah Agent Involved in International Terrorist Plot

Yassin had already identified at least 100 Lebanese living in Uganda for possible recruitment by Hezbollah.

PFPL Terrorist Khaled Barakat Welcomed to Podium at European Parliament

"The European Parliament must not be used as a platform for members of murderous terrorist organizations.”

German Defense Minister Von der Leyen Becomes President-elect of European Commission

An important question now is whether or not the European Commission's new president-elect will support Israel in its fight against terrorism.

Report: IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano Dead at 72

Amano was planning to write to the Board of Governors shortly to announce his decision to step down in March 2020. There is no word yet on a time frame for a decision on a successor.

Turkey Warns Retaliation If US Withholds F-35’s over Russian S-400 Deal

"The F-35 cannot coexist with a Russian intelligence collection platform that will be used to learn about its advanced capabilities.”

British Jewish Leader Regrets Pun Calling to ‘Sacrifice’ (Korban) Labour’s Corbyn

Lionel Kopelowitz will be 93 in December. The last time he was live streamed was probably on one of those lovely Thames tributaries we all remember from Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat.
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WATCH: UK Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Welcomes Jews Back to the Party

Jeremy Corbyn: "I want Jewish people to feel at home in the Labour Party and be able to play their full part in our campaigning work to take our country forward. "

UK to Announce ‘Serious Consequences’ Under Consideration After Tanker Seizure by Iran

Measures being contemplated by the UK include pushing for the renewal of EU and UN sanctions as well as the freezing of Iranian assets in London.

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