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Yaakov Hagoel:

'On October 7, a war erupted against the Jewish people'

Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: We are seeing a 600 percent increase in antisemitic incidents compared to last year.

'On October 7, a war erupted against the Jewish people'

Want to be a revolutionary? Be a Zionist.

By fighting Zionism, today’s protesters are fighting against the very values they claim to champion. If the protesters really understood what Zionism was, they would be on the front lines, ready to defend it. Op-ed.

Want to be a revolutionary? Be a Zionist.

In special visit:

Future Jewish leaders show solidarity in Israel trip

'These are the best among Jewish leadership, it's important that they how to tell the truth to he world,' WZO official says.

Future Jewish leaders show solidarity in Israel trip

WZO initiative:

Empty apartments in Israel for residents of the south

"My Home is Your Home" initiative will see Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for residents of the south.

Empty apartments in Israel for residents of the south

Inclusive Zionism versus cynical politics

Why did the Mizrachi Movement withdraw its petition at the World Zionist Organization? The full story.

Inclusive Zionism versus cynical politics

Report:

Zionist Congress to vote on resolution against judicial reform

The resolution, which is opposed by the WZO chair, states that the plan would 'weaken the democratic character of the state of Israel.'

Zionist Congress to vote on resolution against judicial reform

World Zionist Organization:

Education emissaries linking diaspora with Israel

World Zionist Organization's Gael Grunewald explains why emissaries are essential for future of Israel and global Jewish communities.

Education emissaries linking diaspora with Israel

150 WZO Educational Emissaries Gather In New Jersey

'Your role is critical to shaping the Jewish future of the next generations' says WZO Education Dep. head Gael Grunewald.

150 WZO Educational Emissaries Gather In New Jersey

Basel convention marks 125th anniversary of historic gathering

World Zionist Organization convenes hundreds in Basel to mark 125th anniversary of First Zionist Congress.

Basel convention marks 125th anniversary of historic gathering

Global leaders decry apartheid accusations against Israel

Former US Antisemitism Envoy: “In light of Unilever decision, we have shown we can beat BDS. We will also defeat the Apartheid canard.”

Global leaders decry apartheid accusations against Israel

Independence Day:

Israeli flags sent to Jewish children in the Diaspora

Initiative of World Zionist Organization focused on Jews living outside main Jewish population centers.

Israeli flags sent to Jewish children in the Diaspora

Rural caravans to house Ukrainian immigrants moving to Israel

World Zionist Organization will aid in the settlement of new immigrants from Ukraine in portable structures set up in rural areas.

Rural caravans to house Ukrainian immigrants moving to Israel

Holocaust commemoration goes to Instagram

World Zionist Organization launches 6MFollowers project.

Holocaust commemoration goes to Instagram

World Zionist Org praises actor for escorting LA Jews to shul

Former child star of "Jerry Maquire" fame Jonathan Lipnicki volunteers with group that protects Los Angeles Jews walking during Shabbat.

World Zionist Org praises actor for escorting LA Jews to shul

World Zionist Organization's gift to Jonothan Pollard

Yaakov Hagoel presented three uniquely symbolic gifts in a sign of appreciation for Pollard's ordeal.

World Zionist Organization's gift to Jonothan Pollard

World Mizrachi proud of wall-to-wall coalition agreement in WZO

Signing ceremony brought together a cross section of the Jewish people, continuing the tradition of the World Zionist Organization. Opinion.

World Mizrachi proud of wall-to-wall coalition agreement in WZO

First emissaries to Dubai Jewish community

World Zionist Organization to send its first ever emissaries to the Jewish community of an Arab nation in wake of Israel-UAE peace deal.

First emissaries to Dubai Jewish community

WZO announces plan to bring French Jews to Israel

World Zionist Organization vice-chairman Yaakov Hagoel states Israel must prepare for increase in aliyah caused by rising anti-Semitism.

WZO announces plan to bring French Jews to Israel

'Governments must fight anti-Semitism like other viruses'

World Zionist Organization leader condemns anti-Semitic graffiti in France, urges governments to fight anti-Semitism 'like other viruses.'

'Governments must fight anti-Semitism like other viruses'

Have A Voice In Israel

2 Days Left To Vote In World Zionist Congress Elections

U.S. area election for the World Zionist Congress ends in just two days, on March 11, 2020. Vote to make your voice heard in Israel.

2 Days Left To Vote In World Zionist Congress Elections

Diaspora Jewry and the State of Israel. Opinion

Israelis have elected their 120 representatives. Now it's time for Jews around the world vote in the World Zionist Congress elections.

Diaspora Jewry and the State of Israel. Opinion

Interview with Maltese Jewish Community President

'It's not an easy country to live in, but we talk a lot about aliyah because Eretz Yisrael is center of whole Torah.'

Interview with Maltese Jewish Community President

Worldwide rabbis gather in Jerusalem

150 leaders from 40 countries convene for 3 days of discussions on religion and state, anti-Semitism, the modern family, and more.

Worldwide rabbis gather in Jerusalem

Peretz: Even in America Jews can't walk with a kippah

Education Minister at WZO conference: Images from Monsey remind us of our long and bloody history.

Peretz: Even in America Jews can't walk with a kippah

Lebanese businessman who donated Hitler's items honored in J'lem

Abdallah Chatila, the Lebanese-Swiss businessman who bought Hitler's personal items to keep them from neo-Nazis, honored in Israel.

Lebanese businessman who donated Hitler's items honored in J'lem

Should we care about the World Zionist Organization elections?

Does the World Zionist Organization still concern the Jews of the world? How do they relate to it?

Should we care about the World Zionist Organization elections?

'Masks are removed: Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism'

WZO, Jewish Agency praise French National Assembly for resolution acknowledhing anti-Zionism is modern form of anti-Semitism.

'Masks are removed: Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism'

'Time for social media networks to be held responsible'

World Zionist Organization leader calls for social media networks to 'start acting' against online incitement and anti-Semitism.

'Time for social media networks to be held responsible'

Zionist General Council: 'Judea and Samaria,' not 'West Bank'

General Assembly of the World Zionist Organization calls on Israeli government to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaira.

Zionist General Council: 'Judea and Samaria,' not 'West Bank'

'Argentine authorities must wake up to anti-Semitism'

WZO, Argentinian Jewish organizations publish study on worrying trends of anti-Semitism in Argentina.

'Argentine authorities must wake up to anti-Semitism'

Jewish Agency chair: 'A matter of time before more casualties'

Jewish Agency Board of Governors to governments: Adopt international definition of anti-Semitism.

Jewish Agency chair: 'A matter of time before more casualties'

Cooking in Hebrew

Cooking in Hebrew enables pleasant, relaxed meeting of community members to deepen content of Jewish identity, holidays, and festivals.

Cooking in Hebrew

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Annual symposium on combating anti-Semitism held days after anti-Semitic attack on synagogue in Pennsylvania which left 11 dead.

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Rivlin: 'Settlement in Israel binds the right and the left'

President attends event marking 50 years of the WZO Settlement Division. 'We are home, and we will not be moved again.'

Rivlin: 'Settlement in Israel binds the right and the left'

Unprecedented:

Russian-speaking judge appointed to Zionist Court of the US

Defense Minister Liberman welcomes the first-ever Russian-speaking judge appointed to the Zionist Court of the United States.

Russian-speaking judge appointed to Zionist Court of the US

Survey: 27% of European Jews don't feel safe

A third of European Jewry has experienced or witnessed anti-Semitism.

Survey: 27% of European Jews don't feel safe

WZO: Anti-Semitism on the rise in the US

World Zionist Organization survey shows spike in anti-Semitism in the US over past year.

WZO: Anti-Semitism on the rise in the US

Netanyahu: Herzl is the modern day Moses

World Zionist Organization celebrates the 120th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: Herzl is the modern day Moses

'Anti-Semitism increasing around the world'

World Zionist Organization leader Yaakov Hagoel says President Trump was correct to condemn anti-Semitic attack in St. Louis.

'Anti-Semitism increasing around the world'

World Zionist Organization reaches out down under

Former MK Dov Lipman visits Australia to teach Israel supporters to combat BDS with a more 'nuanced' approach.

World Zionist Organization reaches out down under

'Israeli Lives Matter' online initiative draws thousands

Online initiative memorializing Israeli victims of terror seeks to bring their human stories to international audiences.

'Israeli Lives Matter' online initiative draws thousands

'Pro-Israel' J Street says Jews not indigenous to Israel

'Pro-Israel'? Liberal groups fail to torpedo World Zionist Congress bill declaring Jewish indigenous status in Israel. But why did they try?

'Pro-Israel' J Street says Jews not indigenous to Israel

Watch: Rabbis Gather in Jerusalem to Discuss Global Crises

130 world rabbis gather in Jerusalem to discuss anti-Semitism, assimilation, and other challenges facing the Jewish world.

Watch: Rabbis Gather in Jerusalem to Discuss Global Crises

Antwerp Stabbing 'Not Surprising', Says WZO Official

Yaakov Hagoel of the World Zionist Organization warns of increased anti-Semitism throughout Europe.

Antwerp Stabbing 'Not Surprising', Says WZO Official

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

'No Doubt' that Belgian Synagogue Fire was Anti-Semitism

WZO's Ya'akov Hagoel tells Arutz Sheva synagogue was targeted by arsonists before, rejects officials claiming 'criminal' act.

'No Doubt' that Belgian Synagogue Fire was Anti-Semitism

Celebrating French Immigration and Absorption

The World Zionist Organization holds a special aliyah fair for French tourists wishing to move to Israel.

Celebrating French Immigration and Absorption

Study Finds Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents

World Zionist Organization: there was an increase of over 383% in anti-Semitic incidents in July 2014 compared to this time last year.

Study Finds Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents

Watch: First Family-Sized Zionism Quiz at Ariel

Contestants speak about the first Zionist quiz for families, in which Judea Samaria families showed their knowledge.

Watch: First Family-Sized Zionism Quiz at Ariel

Livni's Request To Limit 'Settlement Division' Rejected

Leftists Galon and Livni initiative to limit WZO division for Judea and Samaria blocked by Knesset Committee.

Livni's Request To Limit 'Settlement Division' Rejected

'We Want Seedlings, Not Rockets'

World Likud, WZO, Jordan Valley Regional Council team up to ensure Israel's roots in the Jordan Valley in a unique way: through trees.

'We Want Seedlings, Not Rockets'

Rabbis From Across the World Visit Samaria, Oppose Boycott

International delegation of rabbis and community leaders visit Samaria; 'Judea and Samaria an inseparable part of the Jewish state'.

Rabbis From Across the World Visit Samaria, Oppose Boycott

New Council to Spread Hebrew in North America

WZO starts new council to advance Hebrew language and Israeli culture in North America.

New Council to Spread Hebrew in North America

French Aliyah Nearly Doubles in 2013

Organizers from the World Zionist Organization hold second annual fair for French olim, who are moving to Israel in record numbers.

French Aliyah Nearly Doubles in 2013

Audio: Swedish Activists Rally Against Anti-Semitism

"Zionism should be a given. It is Jewish self-governance and it's a human right," stated local activist Saskia Pantell, one of the speakers.

Audio: Swedish Activists Rally Against Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism Skyrocketing in France

Anti-Semitism is skyrocketing in France. Last year saw a 58 percent rise in the number of anti-Semitic incidents there, a survey reports.

Anti-Semitism Skyrocketing in France

WZO: Anti-Semitism Still Growing

Anti-Semitism, unfortunately, is alive and well, and even growing, according to the WZO's Yaakov Hagoel

WZO: Anti-Semitism Still Growing

Watch WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rally

The World Zionist Organization marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day and International Day for Combating anti-Semitism.

Watch WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rally

WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rallies to Stream on Live Video

The WZO and Arutz Sheva will simulcast world wide rallies to counter Judeophobia live at 7:00 PM Israel time.

WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rallies to Stream on Live Video

Survey: 40% of France Holds Anti-Semitic Beliefs

Amid the rise in hate crimes in France, the World Zionist Organization calculated the level of anti-Semitism among French citizens

Survey: 40% of France Holds Anti-Semitic Beliefs

Exclusive Interview

Can Anti-Semitism Around the World be Combated?

In an exclusive interview, the director of the Center for Countering Anti-Semitism speaks of the harsh realities of the world we live in.

Can Anti-Semitism Around the World be Combated?