Israeli diplomats work feverishly to tend to those affected by Ukraine crisis
March 29, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
In an area of the world where being a Jew once meant peril, it now can save your life. Read more
At latest UN Security Council session, Israel faces continued scrutiny, despite coming under increasing terror attacks
March 24, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
By the time the meeting was over, four Israelis were dead, as part of a growing spate of terror attacks that has the capacity to help light the region ablaze. Read more
UN vote reprimanding Russia brings together emerging Mideast coalition
March 4, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
Israel and the Middle East have rarely been this united on a vote. Nearly every United States ally in the region fell in line, contributing to an unmistakable message: It’s not just the West, but the world, demanding that Russia halt its invasion of Ukraine. Read more
Israeli distributor takes Ben & Jerry’s to court
March 4, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
Avi Zinger was so upset after Ben & Jerry’s pulled the rug out from under him that he never picked up the phone to speak with them. Instead, he’s taking them, and their parent company Unilever, to a U.S. district court. Read more
Israel takes nuanced approach to UN emergency session on Ukraine
March 2, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
“We should take a picture together.” Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan strolled across the General Assembly floor on Monday morning, making a direct line for his counterpart from Ukraine. Read more
‘Maus’: Parental control, whitewashing led to book ban
February 9, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
Yet again, those who wanted to learn about Maus had to leapfrog obstacles. Read more
Israeli-led resolution combating Holocaust denial receives overwhelming support at UN
January 21, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The first time, it was about remembrance. This time, it’s about preserving those memories. Read more
UN Security Council president: Israelis and Palestinians need to ‘get back to negotiating table’
January 20, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
She helped lead the backchannel effort to get Israeli and Palestine Liberation Organization leaders in the same room to hash out an interim agreement that was to serve as a basis for peace. Read more