Tunisia

Tunisia’s Saied uses desperate Europe to stop migration, gain aid and legitimacy

Europe has, in the past, aided foreign governments that it condemns to stop migration flow into the continent.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
25/06/2023

Tunisia's fledgling democracy is a ticking time bomb - opinion

How much longer the liberal atmosphere of Tunisia’s 12-year fledgling democracy will last is anybody’s guess.

No fear, more effort to build after the Djerba attack - opinion

Yes, Jewish life has its difficult, even tragic moments – but it is in the response to those tragedies that I can see how Jewish communities have thrived.

Tunisia may be on verge of dissolving the Ennahda movement - report

If the Ennahda party is indeed reduced in influence or disbanded in some way, either by authorities or other means, this will be a major development in Tunisia.

14 Days: Gaza operation

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

19/05/2023

Tunisia president pledges safety for Jewish citizens after synagogue attack

The president met with Tunisia's chief rabbi, chief Christian archbishop and Muslim mufti, saying that receiving clerics sent a "historical message" of coexistence and tolerance.

By REUTERS
17/05/2023

Tunisian president claims Djerba synagogue shooting wasn't antisemitic

Two Jewish cousins and three police officers were killed in a shooting near the Djerba synagogue on Lag Ba'Omer.

15/05/2023
 El Ghriba synagogue Djerba

Djerba synagogue shooting: Aviel Hadad will be buried on Friday in Netivot

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it is in contact with Aviel's family in Israel and is helping them during these "difficult times."

12/05/2023

Tunisia's Saied condemns attack on Djerba Jews, historic synagogue

An attack at a historic synagogue and Jewish site in Djerba killed two Jewish cousins and three security personnel.

Djerba Jews and their supporters show resilience after deadly attack

Just a day after a shooting at the synagogue, worshippers gathered to celebrate a brit milah.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
11/05/2023
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