Richard Goldstone

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Author of Goldstone Report criticizes Hamas

Richard Goldstone, who authored the report criticizing the IDF's activities during Operation Cast Lead, signs statement criticizing Hamas.

Israel can’t ever be innocent

The creed of international policing insists that Jews are always to blame. Op-ed.

Goldstone Co-Author Could Replace Falk at UN

UN Watch reveals the identity of yet another anti-Israel candidate pushed by Arab states to replace Richard Falk as "rights expert."

US Congress Demands UN Rescind Goldstone Report

The US Congress has unanimously passed a bill demanding the UN rescind its 2009 anti-Israel Goldstone Report. The PLO calls on Obama to veto it.

Congressmen Want Goldstone Report Withdrawn

15 Congressional Representatives ask the US Ambassador Susan Rice to push for the withdrawal of the Goldstone Report at the United Nations.

ADL: Mammoth Arab Anti-Semitic Reaction to Goldstone Op-Ed

The Arab world has reacted with vicious anti-Semitism to Judge Richard Goldstone's change of heart about his UN report, the ADL warns.

Hamas Videos: Rocket Launches from Civilian Areas

Hamas has confirmed what Israel has charged for years and has released videos of rocket and mortar shell launches from civilian areas in Gaza.

Campaign to Rescind the Goldstone Report

The StandWithUs organization has launched a letter-writing campaign to pressure officials into rescinding the 2009 U.N. Goldstone Report.

Danon: Goldstone Must Publicly Apologize, We've Filed a Lawsuit

MK Danny Danon was involved in drafting a libel suit against Judge Richard Goldstone. He calls on him to publicly apologize for defaming Israel.

US Envoy Wants UN to Jettison Goldstone Report

US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice wants the Goldstone Report to "no longer be a subject of discussion."

Goldstone Stops Halfway, Will Not Retract Report

Goldstone has stopped halfway in his admission he was wrong. He said he will not retract it – pending other revelations – and will visit Israel.

Yishai: Goldstone to Visit Israel

Interior Minister Eli Yishai: Richard Goldstone has accepted an invitation to visit Israel, will work to nullify his report.

Obama Ignores Goldstone Retreat, Wants US on Human Rights Panel

Obama wants the US to stay on the UN Human Rights Council and end anti-Israeli bias, despite its inability to stop the failed Goldstone Report

European Jewish Leaders Demand EU Atonement for Goldstone Report

European Jewish leaders ask the EU to retract its support of the Goldstone Report following the author’s admission that its findings were wrong.

Goldstone Mea Culpa: Chickens Come to Roost at Leftist Nest

The New Israel Fund is under attack for feeding Goldstone disinformation against Israel. Former Meretz Leader Beilin blames Israel for Report.

What Made Goldstone Reconsider? 'Zionist Threats'? Guilt?

Why did Goldstone “reconsider” his scathing report against Israel? Hamas says 'Zioinist threats', his friends say guilt. None of the above?

Should Goldstone Apologize? Peres Says Yes; Lieberman Says No

Peres calls on Judge Richard Goldstone to publicly apologize for his report on alleged Israeli ’war crimes.' Lieberman: I don’t need his apology.

Goldstone Recants: No Deliberate Targeting of Civillians by IDF

Judge Richard Goldstone reconsiders his report on Operation Cast Lead; says IDF did not deliberately target civillians.

Goldstone Fallout in Counter-Terrorist Incident

A military court handed down three-month suspended jail sentence to two Givati soldiers charged with endangering the life of a child in Cast Lead.

Fallout from Goldstone Report: IDF Convicts Two Soldiers

An IDF court convicted two soldiers who sent Arab children to check suspected bombs during Cast Lead. The soldiers’ friends: Victims of Goldstone.

Soon to be Law? The Reporting of Foreign Funding

Learning the Goldstone lessons: Knesset Committee approves legislation to require transparency regarding foreign funding for associations.

IDF Probe of Cast Lead to Result in Charges Against Soldier

The IDF has borne out a government comment that it is “like no other army” and said it will file charges against a soldier who fought in Cast Lead.

Tikkun Editor's Home Vandalized

The home of leftist Tikkun editor Rabbi Michael Lerner was vandalized after the magazine decided to honor the author of the Goldstone Report.

Demand that Hebrew U. Dismiss Judge Goldstone from Board

An attorney has demanded that Hebrew U. consider removing Judge Goldstone from the Board of Governors and withdraw an honorary degree.

Goldstone Won't Attend Grandson's Bar Mitzva

Judge Richard Goldstone won't be at his grandson's bar mitzva due to South African Jews' anger over his UN report.

Knesset Panel Approves “NGO Transparency' Bill

A Knesset panel has approved a bill demanding disclosure of NGO-financiers, such as the New Israel Fund that promoted anti-Israel positions.

More Holes Discovered in Goldstone Report

An ex-army officer who helped write the Goldstone Report assumed the IDF has non-existent weapons and that Israel purposely killed Arab civilians.

Government Says Two 'Cast Lead' Officers Disciplined

Independent of Goldstone report, the government wrote the UN that two IDF officers were disciplined for endangering the lives of Arabs in Gaza.

Iranian Threat Tightens Israeli-US Ties, Says Security Advisor

The threat of a nuclear Iran has pushed Israel and the US closer together, national security advisor Arad told the Herzliya Conference on Sunday.

Rabbi's Protest Stuns Judge Goldstone at University

US campus activists are fighting the Goldstone Report. He said he will "rejoice" if his report is proven false. Israel sent its response to UN.

European Anti-Semitism Worse Since 2008

Israel’s campaign against Gaza terror fueled the worst anti-Semitic attacks in Europe since WW II, officials said. The worst may be yet to come.

Expose: Goldstone Kept Anti-Apartheid Teen in Jail in 1986

Ex-South African Judge Goldstone censured Israel for war crimes while fighting terror. An expose reveals he once jailed an anti-Apartheid teen.

Turmoil in Canada over Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan

A veteran Canadian foreign service officer has charged the government with hiding war crimes in Afghanistan. Goldstone has not commented.

Olmert Slams 'Self-Righteous' Critics of War on Terror

Former PM Olmert speaks about Goldstone Report for the first time, says West must ignore “self-righteous” critics and continue war on terror.

Gold-Goldstone Spar Over Who Attacked the Mosque in Gaza City

Who attacked the Gaza City mosque during Operation Cast Lead? Judge Richard Goldstone debated the issue with former Israeli Ambassador Dore Gold.

UN General Assembly Endorses Goldstone Report

The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt the Goldstone Report on Thursday by a vote of 114-18, with 44 abstentions.

Dore Gold vs. Goldstone: What Would You Do?

Former Ambassador Dore Gold defends Israel's human rights record, challenges Brandeis students: “What would you do?”

Goldstone Defends his Report in Brandeis Debate

Richard Goldstone, author of the UN report condemning Israel, defends his position.

Netanyahu Challenges UN on Weapons Ship

PM Netanyahu calls weapons ship to Iran a “war crime,” chides UN for failure to respond.

Video: Goldstone Ignores Terror Victim Face-to-Face

A terror victim asked Goldstone why he did not examine Israel’s human rights while Hamas attacked for eight years. He ignored the question.

Israeli Ambassador to UN: Goldstone Report 'Born in Hate'

Israel's ambassador told the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday that the Goldstone Report was "conceived in hate and executed in sin."

Hamas Boasts of 'Jihadist Coordination'

Shortly after testifying to the UN that it has no ties to terrorism, Hamas's “political wing” boasts of its support for Gaza terror.

Islamic Group Takes Credit for Goldstone

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Conference says his group initiated the Goldstone Report.

Barak Fights Labor MKs over Goldstone

DM Ehud Barak fought with Labor MKs on Monday over his insistence that Israel will not force soldiers to testify regarding Goldstone claims.

Netanyahu Spells Out Hamas War Crimes

Netanyahu spelled out war crimes committed by Hamas. He revealed Israel already is probing on its own initiative some of charges Gladstone raised.

Goldstone Challenges Obama over Bias Claims

Hamas claims that the Goldstone Report did not criticize rocket attacks as Goldstone challenges Obama over bias claims.

Bibi, Lieberman Move to Squash Goldstone

Israeli leaders are working hard to prevent the Goldstone Report from winning approval in Friday's vote at the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Peres: We Won't Let Hostile Majority Judge Us

President Shimon Peres says that Israel “will not allow a majority that is hostile to Israel to judge us,” calls on UN to condemn Iran.

Swedish FM Backs Goldstone Report

Swedish FM Carl Bildt expresses support for Goldstone report accusing Israel of war crimes, Israel may recall ambassador to Sweden.

Hamas Verbally Attacks Abbas: 'Not a Palestinian'

Hamas terror gang steps up assault on Mahmoud Abbas, undermining attempts at reconciliation with Fatah. Syria postpones Abbas's visit.

Sderot Mayor to Goldstone: You Were Silent for Eight Years

Mayor of shell-shocked town wrote a personal letter to Richard Goldstone, whose report on Operation Cast Lead accused Israel of war crimes.

Netanyahu Warns UN Against Accepting Goldstone Report

PM Netanyahu issues last-gasp warning to UN Human Rights Council not to endorse the Goldstone report, saying such a move would bolster terrorism.

When Goldstone Indicted a Fictional Character (and a Dead Man)

Judge Goldstone, who said Israel committed war crimes in Gaza, once indicted a fictional Serbian character and a dead man for war crimes as well.

IDF Videos Disprove Goldstone Report

The IDF has uploaded two videos on YouTube, apparently in response to the Goldstone report that castigated Israel for alleged war crimes

US ‘Concerned’ over UN 'War Crimes' Report

Initial US reaction shies away from backing the UN’s damning report of Israel’s conduct in fighting terror. Jewish groups rally behind Israel.