Nelson Mandela

A voice from apartheid: South Africa's Regent Xami’s calls for indigenous support of Israel

Xami, who lived through South Africa’s apartheid, offered invaluable testimony on the misuse of that term against Israel and the deep sense of kinship many indigenous nations feel toward Jews.

Regent Xami in Jerusalem’s Old City, with the Western Wall behind him.
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela who was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, reacts after his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 8, 2025

Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel

Mandla Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joins protesters, mainly Houthis, during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen March 28, 2025.

Mandela's grandson: What Palestinians face is 'far worse form of apartheid'

Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, speaks to reporters in South Africa

Mandela's grandson denied UK visa over his support for Hamas


Iranian parliament speaker says Palestinians can achieve victory like Mandela did

The Zionist regime represents the modern face of fascist racism, Iranian speaker Ali Larijani says.

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South African Jews recall close friendship with president

Synagogue memorials to be held in cities throughout the country over the coming days for S. Africa's first democratically elected president.

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Palestinian leaders: Mandela is a symbol of freedom from 'Israeli occupation'

PA president says former South African president's goals have not been reached as long as "Palestinians are not free."

Former South African President Nelson Mandela

Syria's Assad calls Mandela's life a lesson to tyrants

International leaders continue to pay tribute to late South African leader who inspired millions.

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Remembering Mandela

Mandela was the embodiment of the three great struggles of the 20th century: the long march toward freedom, as he put it, the march for democracy, and the march for equality.

Nelson Mandela and his wife Winnie after his prison release

Two menorahs, Mandela, and Iran at the White House

White House held celebration hosting thousands of guests, including members of Congress, donors and family friends, television stars and Israeli and Jewish leaders.

Obama with Menorah

Mandela and Israel

The iconic South African leader had an ambivalent relationship with the Jewish state.

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Netanyahu, Peres mourn the loss of Mandela, 'a freedom fighter who opposed violence'

"The world has lost a venerable leader who changed the path of history," President Peres says.

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Nelson Mandela, from apartheid fighter to president and unifier

Mandela emerged from prison determined to use his prestige, charisma to bring down apartheid while avoiding civil war.

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Mandela's vital Jewish allies

The iconic South African leader had a important relationships with the local Jewish community in his country.

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