Andorra’s Jewish community reels after local carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy
During the festivities, the Israeli effigy was symbolically tried, hung, shot and burned, according to social media posts and a report by Ynet.
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Wife of Jewish anti-Zionist convicted of theft for removing hostage poster from memorial in 2024
Jewish-American speedskater, four-time Olympian Emery Lehman wins silver in Winter Olympics
French tourists attack, attempt to rob Israelis in Thailand for speaking Hebrew - report
Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza
The Berlin Film Festival is considered the most political of its peers, Venice and Cannes, and prides itself on showing cinema from underrepresented communities and young talent.
Hamas-linked org. trains Gazans to edit Wikipedia pages about Israel, Palestine
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor announced last week the launch of the third edition of the WikiRights project, which trains 12 young Palestinians as professional editors on Wikipedia.
Frederick Wiseman, social institution documentary filmaker, dies at 96
Wiseman directed 45 films and some theatrical productions in France. His experiences of antisemitism greatly influenced his documentary career.
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
The conversation came amid rumours that Belgium may look to ban circumcision, which reignited after a public argument between the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Deputy PM Maxime Prévot.
'From the river to the sea' could be punishable under new French law, says MP Yadan - interview
French MP Caroline Yadan's Bill 575, which seeks to combat “renewed forms of antisemitism,” has already been adopted by the French National Assembly Law Committee.
Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle defends jury for refusing to condemn Israel for ‘genocide’
The issue surfaced following the opening press conference, where the International Jury president, director Wim Wenders, said that filmmakers should stay out of politics.
Swiss broadcaster pulls Winter Olympic bobsleigh commentary questioning Israeli athlete's presence
The commentary on Radio Television Suisse was aired throughout one of the runs of Israelis Adam Edelman and Chen Menachem in the two-man bobsleigh event on Monday.
US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels
Bill White directed the demand toward Belgium's health minister. With few exceptions, Belgian law requires that circumcisions be performed by medical professionals.
Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring Israeli player
Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and flag badges while Irving wore a Wear the Peace "PRESS" shirt, which was "dedicated to our beloved journalists in Gaza, showing the world the truth."
'I heard great things': LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel
The Los Angeles Lakers forward said he heard "nothing but great things" about Israel while discussing Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in the NBA All-Star Game.
