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Naftali Bennett Becomes First Israeli Prime Minister to Visit the UAE

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the Crown Prince and leader of the United Arab Emirates Monday.

German Broadcaster Will Probe Antisemitism Allegations Against Arabic-language Staff

A German government-owned news broadcaster is investigating whether four employees and one freelancer made social media comments downplaying the Holocaust and promoting antisemitism.

Kosher Food Becomes a BDS Flashpoint at Toronto College

After an outcry and a rebuke from the University of Toronto president, the student union at a satellite campus modified a proposed ban on kosher foods.

Amsterdam Gets Liberace-style Menorah for Annual Chanukah Concert

A historic menorah that was retired from show business is getting a rhinestone-studded replacement.

Video Shows London Jews’ Chanukah Party Bus Being Intimidated, Spat On

Jews celebrating Chanukah in central London said they had to leave because of intimidation.

U. of Toronto Student Union Walks Back BDS Resolution Calling for Kosher Foods Ban

After an outcry and a rebuke from the University of Toronto president, the student union at a satellite campus of the university modified a proposed ban on kosher foods in any way affiliated with Israel.

Far-right French-Jewish Commentator Éric Zemmour Announces Presidential Bid

Éric Zemmour, a French-Jewish writer and former television commentator, has announced that he is running in the 2022 French presidential elections.

Remains of Seven Jewish COVID-19 Victims Transferred From Morocco to Israel for Reburial

The bodies of seven Moroccan-Jewish COVID-19 victims were flown to Israel last week after being interred in a Casablanca Jewish cemetery.

Italian Politician Apologizes for Referring to Holocaust Survivor by Her Auschwitz Tattoo Number

 An Italian politician apologized for referring to Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre by her concentration camp tattoo number.

Sally Rooney’s Boycott of Israel Publishers Backed by 70 Writers

Seventy notable writers and publishers including Rachel Kushner, Francisco Goldman and Eileen Myles have signed a letter supporting Irish novelist Sally Rooney.