Yaakov Hagoel

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WZO Chair's strong message to world Jewry

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls for increased aliyah amid the rise in antisemitism. 'Since October 7th, we have witnessed a Jewish Renaissance.'

WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran

WZO chairman to Diaspora communities: 'Message from Jerusalem to New York is clear, we must dismantle those who threaten us; we are no longer defenseless.'

WZO Chairman:

'Mr. Mayor - 'Never Again' is not just about ceremonies'

World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel wrote to NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani to demand that he reverse steps taken against the city's Jewish population.

WZO Chair:

Mamdani's repeal of ban on boycotting Israel 'deeply troubling'

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to repeal the ban on boycotting Israel, warning it could fuel Antisemitism and endanger Jewish communities.

Response to Sydney shooting

'Hanukkah is meant to be a time of light and joy'

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel, WZO chair Yaakov Hagoel respond to the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney Australia.

In rotation:

Rabbi Perez and Yaakov Hagoel to lead Word Zionist Organization

World Zionist Congress elects new leadership with overwhelming support, marking record Diaspora participation.

Warning:

A split in the right-wing vote could hand victory to the left

Yaakov Hagoel, one of the leaders of the World Likud ZOA-15 coalition, says: 'Voting for smaller parties may lead to a left-wing victory—it’s crucial to vote for the major right-wing party, ZOA-15.'

The battle over the World Zionist Congress

Progressive Left-Wing groups push to take control of Israel’s national institutions

Yaakov Hagoel to Arutz Sheva:

Turning the crisis into connection for Jews all over

The Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, Yaakov Hagoel, explains the importance of the World Zionist Congress elections and describes steps taken to connect Jews around the world to Israel.

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.

Israel to commemorate victims of antisemitic attacks abroad

The Israeli government passed a resolution to officially commemorate those who were killed for being Jewish in the diaspora.

We are all signatories to Israel's Declaration of Independence

The resounding sentences of the Declaration must not obscure the 37 signatories at its end from all walks of Israeli life. Op-ed..

Jewish Agency:

'Our activities in Russia will continue'

Moscow court holds first hearing on future of Jewish Agency in Russia.

Yaakov Hagoel:

'All the tribes of Israel ascend to Jerusalem'

Full speech by Yaakov Hagoel, World Zionist Organization Chair. & Acting Jewish Agency Chair. at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

The Jerusalem Conference is coming to NYC

The World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency will take part in Arutz Sheva's event in Manhattan

WZO chairman's letter to Erdogan: Let's work together

Yaakov Hagoel says at Jerusalem Conference that he wrote to Turkish president asking to work together to fight antisemitism.

Chair of Jewish Agency: Open the skies of Israel to all Jews

The acting chair of the executive of the Jewish Agency was recently asked about the call to open the skies of Israel to Diaspora Jews.

Congolese President visits Mount Herzl

WZO chairman Yaakov Hagoel hosts President of Congo and his wife on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Immigration to Israel Increased by 31% in 2021

In time for Aliyah Day, newly-released data shows 20,360 immigrants have moved to Israel so far this year.

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 Organization's gift to Jonothan Pollard

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

Yaakov Hagoel: We'll unite around values of the people and Land

WZO Chairman-elect: 'We worked hard for majority for national camp, but since end of Congress we've been one Zionist Organization.'

World Likud Chairman:

'Likud decision respects Diaspora delegates'

Likud constitution will not be changed and delegates from Diaspora will not lose their place on list for World Zionist Congress.

Jabotinsky in the mirror of reality

Eighty years after the passing of Jabotinsky, it is time to stop sitting back. Opinion.

David Bitan: 'Likud reached a new low'

Likud MK David Bitan sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu and Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar.

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.

Yaakov Hagoel:

'Responsibility to protect Jews devolves solely upon government'

Hagoel: 'Unless governments mobilize to deal with the spread of this infection, coronavirus will be the least of Diaspora Jews' troubles.'

'Memorial Day must commemorate victims of anti-Semitism'

World Zionist Organization dep. chair says those killed in anti-Semitic attacks around the world should be added to Memorial Day death toll.

'Incitement against Jews is rising during coronavirus crisis'

Memorial to Anne Frank destroyed in Idaho, anti-Semitic acts reported in Germany.

Sticker linking COVID-19 with Holocaust found on Hamburg subway

World Zionist Organization vice-chairman condemns anti-Semitic conspiracy theories blaming Jews for the coronavirus pandemic.

'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.'

Zionist leader wins prize for fighting anti-Semitism

Dignitaries honor Yaakov Hagoel after he wins the Jerusalem Prize.

'A vote for ZOA Coalition is a vote to defend Israel'

The ZOA was the only US group at the first World Zionist Congress in 1897, helping to lay the foundation for the creation of Israel. Opinion

US Jews unwittingly funding anti-Semitism on college campuses

Research finds Jews contributed billions of dollars to US colleges, including to schools at which Jewish students experience anti-Semitism.

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.

'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.

'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.

'Argentine authorities must wake up to anti-Semitism'

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

'Anti-Semitic arsonists don't want to allow Jews true freedom'

Following Moscow arson, World Zionist Organization Vice Chairman calls on Russia's Pres. Putin to protect country's Jews.

'Time to make anti-Semitism a top priority'

World Zionist Organization's Yaakov Hagoel condemns Strasbourg anti-Semtism, says it's 'time to admit it's an anti-Semitic attack.'

WZO Vice Chairman: 'Never a president who loved Israel so much'

Yaakov Hagoel: 'Unfortunately, regarding Pittsburgh, the writing was on the wall.'

Why Revisionist Zionist leader Jabotinsky is still relevant

Ideas written by one of Zionism's greatest visionaries, Ze'ev Jabotinsky, are now coming to fruition. Op-ed.

WZO: France must intensify fight against anti-Semitism

Head of WZO Department for Combating Anti-Semitism sends letter to French President calling for tougher action on anti-Semitism.

Internet survey:

One in four Jews in Europe hides his Jewishness

Survey conducted by World Zionist Organization finds that 51% of European Jews feel unsafe to be seen with Jewish symbols.

WZO: Anti-Semitism on the rise in the US

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

'Jews are afraid to be open about their Judaism'

Rise in anti-Semitism in Europe causes Jews to fear appearing Jewish, threatens Jewish continuity in Diaspora.

'The criminals must be brought to justice'

Acting WZO chairman not surprised by latest anti-Semitic attack in France, calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice.

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Ukraine

Anti-Semitic graffiti targeting the World Zionist Organization discovered near Holocaust monument in Ukraine.

World Likud Chairman: We're not leaving Judea and Samaria

Over 600 members of the World Likud toured Judea and Samaria and gathered for a peak event at Shiloh.

'Jews are taking down their mezuzahs for fear of anti-Semitism'

Vice Chairman of the WZO says anti-Semitism increasing around the world, Jews in Europe afraid to even look Jewish.

WZO Head: 74% of anti-Semitic attacks go unreported

WZO head Haguel's New Year message to Diaspora Jews: Stand firm against anti-Semitism but come to Israel.

Antwerp Stabbing 'Not Surprising', Says WZO Official

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

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.