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Israel and the West must stop trying to reform the UN and build something new instead - opinion

The UN has become like the failed collectivist experiments of the 20th century – the huge old Soviet state enterprises and gargantuan Chinese communist industries

 PRO-PALESTINIAN SUPPORTERS demonstrate outside the World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa, in 2001.
HACKATHONERS DISCUSS ‘hasbara’ ideas last week at the Technion

Can the darkest places inspire humanity’s brightest ideas? - opinion

A forensic vehicle is parked near the scene where several people were killed and several others injured, in the township of KwaMakhutha near Durban, South Africa, September 23, 2026.

Shooting at South Africa house party kills 11, injures three

FILE PHOTO: First group of White South Africans under U.S. Under Trump's Refugee plan, arrives in Dulles Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal


Colombia officially withdraws from South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel

Israeli ambassador to Colombia Vivien Aisen echoed the remarks, saying Colombia chose "the right side of history" and made "a brave and responsible decision that we deeply appreciate."

Israel and Colombia flags at the peaceful protest of the members of the active reserve of the military and police forces against the government of Gustavo Petro, October 2023.

At least 21 killed, four seriously injured in crash between two minibuses, car in South Africa

RTMC added that the N1 is closed in both directions and urged drivers to avoid the area, expect significant delays, and follow instructions given by authorities operating at the scene.

Traffic accident between two minibusses and a car on South Africa's N1 Highway, September 14, 2026.

Israel should consider changing Hatikvah as its national anthem - opinion

If we want everyone to sing Israel's national anthem with pride and a sense of belonging, we must agree to change.

 THEN-PRESIDENT Shimon Peres sings ‘Hatikva’ with Israeli youngsters, 2008.

My Word: The Marwan Barghouti effect - opinion

As Hollywood embraces Barghouti, collective memory is being reshaped to turn a terrorist into a hero.

Marwan Barghouti is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012.

Durban’s legacy: How NGOs helped mainstream anti-Israel hatred - opinion

Durban’s anti-Israel campaign created a blueprint for NGO activism that continues to fuel hatred of Israel and Jews.

 PRO-PALESTINIAN SUPPORTERS demonstrate outside the World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa, in 2001.

Twenty five years after Durban, equating Zionism with racism has become mainstream - editorial

The 2001 World Conference against Racism 2001 included a draft document equating Zionism with racism, targeting Israel alone for its right to exist.

Head of Israeli delegation to the World Conference Against Racism, Ambassador Mordechai Yedid, addresses at a plenary meeting 03 September 2001, in Durban.

Durban helped turn anti-Zionism into a global movement - opinion

As Israel-bashing becomes trendy, it’s worth asking: how much of this satanic and pathetic pile-on is cheap virtue signaling or manipulation by outside forces?

 PRO-PALESTINIAN SUPPORTERS demonstrate outside the World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa, in 2001.

The lie of apartheid: The 2026 Israel election is a display of the country's diversity - opinion

Regardless of the final outcome of this election, it looks like this race could finally bury the apartheid myth about Israel.

MANSOUR ABBAS attends a plenum session at the Knesset’s assembly hall in Jerusalem last month.

Fourteen illegal miners dead, many injured, in South Africa disused mine, police announce

Police did not give more details.

ILLUSTRATIVE: An ambulance leaves the Lily mine, which is owned by Vantage Goldfields, near Barberton, east of Johannesburg, February 5, 2016.

Lion cubs find new home in South African shelter, drawing attention to illegal wildlife trade

Ben Tzur and Uri are two of six lion cubs rescued in 2025 after being illegally smuggled into Israel and later found in the Palestinian Authority.

Lion cubs Ben Tzur and Uri.