Foreign Affairs Rio mayor raises Holocaust awarenessMarcelo Crivella, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, gathers entire staff for #WeRemember photo in global movement to raise Holocaust awareness. Jihadists: Mali attack because of Chad-Israel relationsAl-Qaeda-linked jihadists claim attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali, say it was response to Chad’s renewal of diplomatic ties with Israel. 2 Israeli sisters missing in ArgentinaSearch underway for sisters, ages 54 and 62, reported missing in Mendoza province. Palestinian Authority snubs US: We don't want your moneyPA notifies US it will no longer accept aid, in protest of anti-terror funding law. Israel pushing for compromise to continue US aid to PA. Netanyahu, Chad President announce renewed diplomatic tiesBoth sides view renewal of relations as key to future cooperation for benefit of both countries. Could Iran have killed Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman?Was Iran behind the murder of the prosecutor investigating the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires? i24NEWS reports. Australia: Man charged with rape and murder of Israeli student20-year-old Codey Herrmann charged with rape and murder of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe from Baqa al-Gharbiyye in northern Israel. Trump and Kim to meet again in FebruaryWhite House announces US President will meet North Korean leader at the end of February. Suspect arrested in murder of Israeli woman in AustraliaAustralia police arrest 20-year-old man in connection to the murder of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe. Israel accuses Malaysia of anti-Semitism for banning athletesForeign Ministry condems Malaysia after it bans Israeli athletes from Paraolympics qualifying event. 'Sick anti-Semitism.' Foreign observers 'deliberately' causing trouble in HevronJudea and Samaria District Police report states TIPH deliberately seeks confrontations with IDF, Jewish residents. IAF, British Air Force to hold joint training exerciseIsrael's air force invited to joint training exercise with UK. Netanyahu set for first-ever visit by Israel PM to ChadPM departs for visit on Sunday. Source says visit might include official announcement of resumption of diplomatic relations. Giuliani can't vouch for Trump aides in Russia collusionFormer NY Mayor states Trump himself did not collude with Russia. ZAKA prepares for phase 2 of Danube search for Holocaust victimsIsraeli emergency response group continues its mission to locate remains of Holocaust victims in Danube and bring them for Jewish burial.Israeli student murdered in Australia while on phone with sisterVictim identified as 21-year-old Aiia Maasarwe, from the city of Baqa al-Gharbiyye in northern Israel. Brazilian soccer team raises Holocaust awarenessOne of Brazil’s most popular soccer teams joins global initiative to raise awareness about the Holocaust and dangers of anti-Semitism. Report: Top North Korean official to visit WashingtonTop aide to North Korean leader will reportedly meet Trump and Pompeo in Washington on Friday. Report: Trump peace plan will divide JerusalemPeace plan will reportedly include establishment of Palestinian state in 90% of Judea and Samaria, with part of eastern J'lem its capital.Australia: Body of Israeli woman found near train station21-year-old Israeli found dead near Melbourne train station. Local police suspect woman was sexually assaulted and murdered. American Jew who survived 9/11 attacks killed in NairobiJewish businessman identified as one of the victims in terrorist shooting attack on hotel in Kenya. 15 dead in terrorist attack in Kenyan capitalGunmen attack hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility. Sculptor asks Haifa museum to remove his 'McJesus,' citing BDSArtist who created Ronald McDonald on crucifix says he has joined BDS movement, amid Arab-Christian riots over sculpture's religious theme. 'Trump is prepared to attack Syria again in the future'US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers speech in Cairo, vows to continue fight against ISIS and Iran. Hamas leader's visit to Moscow postponedHamas says reason for postponement is Russian FM's busy schedule, but Israeli pressure apparently played a key role. US concerned about Chinese investment in IsraelOfficial says US National Security Adviser raised concerns to PM about Chinese technology and investment in sensitive sectors in Israel. Kim pledges to achieve results in next meeting with TrumpNorth Korean leader pledges to make second summit with Trump achieve a result that would be welcomed by the international community. Russia blames US for Iranian presence near Israeli borderRussian Deputy Foreign Minister tells i24News deal to move Iranian military from Syrian border failed because of US oil sanctions. 'Israel is prepared to thwart a cyber intervention'Amid report that unnamed nation plans to meddle in election, PM emphasizes Israel is 'prepared.' Russia denies it's the country in question. New Brazilian law excuses Jewish students on Sabbath, holidaysPresident Jair Bolsonaro signs law which protects right of students to be absent from class or exams during religious holidays. Report: Trump to meet Netanyahu on eve of Israeli electionsNetanyahu planning to meet with President Trump in White House two weeks before elections to 21st Knesset. Hebrew U prof lecture: Israel exploits PA kids for arms salesSenior prof to deliver lecture in Amsterdam accusing Israel of exploiting Palestinian children to promote arms sales. Palestinian Authority bid to join United Nations blocked'The PA is writing checks to terrorists while it tries to join the UN,' says Israeli Ambassador to UN. Sudan’s president told to recognize Israel to quell protestsPresident of Sudan says he was advised to normalize relations with Israel in bid to quell protests. 'Syria pullout won't harm Israeli security, war on ISIS'Israeli premier meets with US National Security Advisor in Jerusalem, as US plans withdrawal from Syria. Brazilian President: Israelis will decide what their capital isBrazilian President discusses possible embassy relocation, says only extreme Arab countries will oppose the move. Watch: Plane overshoots runway in UgandaEthiopian Airlines plane carrying 139 passengers overshoots runway at Entebbe Airport. Croatia gives Israel one week to fix fighter jet dealAfter US nixes $500 million Israeli-Croatia F-16 deal, Croatia gives Israel one week to gain US approval or acquisition will be scrapped. Brazilian governor requests sound of shofar at his inaugurationWilson Witzel, ardent supporter of Israel, took office surrounded by several members of the local Jewish community at a ceremony in Rio. 'Brazil will not transfer the embassy to Jerusalem'Professor Arie Kacowicz, expert on Latin America, believes that despite Netanyahu's successful visit, Brazil will continue to be neutral. Austrian Jews outraged at invitation to PA officialPA official Hanan Ashrawi uses invitation to concert by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to accuse Israel of 'enslaving Palestinians.' Watch: Netanyahu greeted warmly in BrazilPM, who arrived for inauguration of Brazilian president, was received warmly by the crowd as he exited his vehicle. 'Honduras will move embassy to Jerusalem in two months'Senior Israeli official says Honduras likely to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, following trilateral meeting with US. Israel's withdrawal from UNESCO goes into effectIsrael officially withdraws from UN cultural heritage group over anti-Jewish bias.Live: Jair Bolsonaro sworn in as president of BrazilInauguration ceremony for Brazil's new leader, former army captain Jair Bolsonaro, attended by Israeli PM Netanyahu. 'PA's life sentence for selling to Jew epitome of anti-Semitism'Young Israel blasts PA's imposition of life sentence with hard labor on American citizen accused of trying to sell land to Jews. 9 injured in possible terror attack in TokyoPolice say attacker had 'intent to murder' as he rammed his car into people celebrating New Year's on crowded Tokyo street. Armenia honors Holocaust survivor who coined term ‘genocide’Armenian capital city names street after Jewish Holocaust survivor Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term 'genocide'.Kim threatens to seek 'new path'North Korean leader willing to meet Trump “at any time”, but warns he will seek “new path” if US continues to demand unilateral action. Netanyahu; No intention of resigningPrime Minister Netanyahu answers questions live during historic visit to Brazil. Moldova to 'very seriously consider' moving embassy to JerusalemMoldava's President Igor Dodon tells Euro-Asian Jewish Congress leaders his country may move embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel's capital. Report: Kim sent Trump 'conciliatory message'South Korean newspaper says North Korean leader sent conciliatory message to Trump amid stalled talks.PM: Brazil's new president said embassy move 'a matter of time'Brazilian president-elect Jair Bolsonaro will move embassy to Jerusalem, says Netanyahu, saying move a matter of when, not if. Netanyahu, Brazilian president-elect visit Rio synagogueBrazil's president-elect, Jair Bolsonaro, joins Netanyahus in visit to Rio synagogue.Senior source says Brazilian embassy move a matter of timeAs Netanyahu meets with Brazil's President elect- Bolsonaro, senior official says the nation will move embassy imminently.Netanyahu meets Brazil's President-elect"This is a historic visit. We are forging a big alliance here with a huge power," says Netanyahu after meeting Jair Bolsonaro. Netanyahu lands in RioPrime Minister will meet with the president-elect of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, later in the day, in historic visit. |
