Chile

Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Chilean President Gabriel Boric accuses the IDF of using “indiscriminate and disproportional” force in Gaza.

Chile:

2 arrested for 'economically motivated' arson that killed 137

A firefighter and a worker at the national forestry corporation were arrested in Chile on suspicion of causing the deadly forest fire that killed 137 citizens 'for an economic motive.'

Mexico and Chile to ICC:

'Investigate possible crimes in PA territories'

Without directly mentioning Israel, Mexico and Chile ask International Criminal Court to investigate whether crimes have been committed in Palestinian Arab territories.

Amid war in Gaza:

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel

Earlier, Bolivia's government broke diplomatic ties with Israel and accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity.

Horror in the skies:

Pilot goes to restroom, dies midflight

Commercial flight from Miami to Chile diverted to Panama after captain found dead in crew bathroom.

'Serious violations of int'l law'

Latin American countries criticize Israeli construction

Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico express concern over actions that challenge " the viability of the two-State solution".

Chile:

Acting Foreign Minister apologizes for snubbing Israeli diplomat

Senior Chilean politician calls Israeli counterpart to repair breach in relations with Israel.

Chile's president snubs Israeli ambassador

Chile's anti-Israel president Gabriel Boric refuses to accept credentials of new Israeli ambassador, after IDF soldiers kill Arab terrorist.

US antisemitism envoy travels to Argentina and Chile

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt meets with local Jewish communities and gov officials about 'actionable strategies' to combat antisemitism.

'Security challenges increase demand for Israeli technologies'

Israeli Defense Ministry inaugurates national pavilion in Chile’s defense exhibition, FIDAE 2022.

Chile: Bushfire burns 12,000 hectares

Fires consume over 12,000 hectares of land in southern Chile.

Pro-BDS, anti-Israel candidate elected as Chile's new president

Chile’s next president is Gabriel Boric, a left-wing politician who has spurned ties with Chilean Jews over Israel.

Report: Father of Chilean presidential candidate likely a Nazi

Chilean Jews support this right-wing presidential candidate. His father was likely a Nazi, papers show.

Chile's Jews say they're under siege from anti-Israel sentiment

Chilean Jews say they feel under ‘siege’ from anti-Israel sentiment, leading many to support rightist presidential candidate.

Chilean newspaper draws outrage with tribute to Hermann Göring

One of Chile's largest newspapers comes under fire after publishing article on Nazi leader Hermann Goring on 75th anniversary of his death.

Chile: Pres. frontrunner accused of anti-Semitism defeated

Communist party candidate Daniel Jadue, whose yearbook says he would like "a Jew to target," defeated in upset in presidential primary.

Leading Chilean presidential candidate accused of antisemitism

Daniel Jadue, grandson of Palestinian Arab immigrants and chief of Chile's Communist Party, faces accusations of anti-Semitism.

Watch: Anti-government protesters set Santiago ablaze

Anti-government protests ahead of Chile's critical national referendum on the Oct 25 amendment of the constitution.

Chilean President celebrates Hanukkah as riots rage

President Sebastian Pinera lights Hanukkah candles at La Moneda Palace, as anti-government riots continue.

Curfew imposed in Chilean capital

Chilean general in charge of security in Santiago announces curfew, hours after a state of emergency was declared in the city.

Chile's president declares state of emergency

Santiago in chaos due to violent protests against a transport fare hike. Protesters loot stores, smash cars and firebomb high-rise building.

Santiago working with MDA to train municipal personnel

Magen David Adom assists in developing the first responders system in Santiago.

'We didn't agree to Palestinian accompaniment on Temple Mount'

Chilean embassy in Israel clarifies President's visit to Temple Mount in which PA officials were present.

Netanyahu to Chilean President: We can achieve a lot together

Prime Minister hosts Chilean President, signs bilateral agreements.

Israel rebukes Chile over president's visit to Temple Mount

Israel orders Chile's ambassador in for dressing down after Chilean president visits Temple Mount with Palestinian Authority leader.

Israeli hiker dies amidst snowstorm in Chile

A 33-year old Israeli tourist meets his death in treacherous weather conditions on a hike near a volcano in Chile.

Wrong body sent to funeral

Funeral for victim of Chile boating accident postponed after body found to belong to the other victim.

Chile: 11 Israelis still hospitalized

Situation of 2 very difficult, 1 seriously injured, rest in moderate condition. Some will soon be flown to Israel for further treatment.

2 Israelis killed in accident in Chile

2 Israeli tourists in their 60s and 70s injured as boat capsizes in a river in southern Chile. 4 other Israelis seriously injured.

Online hate fueling surge in anti-Semitic incidents in Argentina

Number of anti-Semitic incidents in Argentina rose by 14% in 2017, fueled largely by online acts of hate.

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra targeted by BDS in South America

BDS calls on music lovers to boycott Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra's concerts in South America.

Planes in South America forced to land over bomb threats

Four passenger planes make emergency landings in Chile, Peru and Argentina over bomb threats. No injuries reported.

Quo Vadis, Palestinians?

Chilean presidential candidate: Israel ‘a threat to world peace’

Candidate from leftist party which has accused Israel of genocide vows to 'review' Chile's relations with 'Zionist entity.'

Chilean diplomat who saved more than 1,200 Jews honored

Yad Vashem honors diplomat who saved 1,200 Jews in early 1940s by issuing them Chilean passports as a Righteous Gentile.

Chilean president meets Jewish officials over anti-hate law

Move comes after local Palestinian Federation threatens Chile's Jews.

Bolivia’s leader calls Chile the ‘Israel of South America’

Bolivian President accuses Israel of imposing 'physical and mental' walls, slams US President for Mexico wall.

Palestinians in Chile threaten Jewish community leaders

Palestinian Federation of Chile clashes with local Jewish leaders over their support for preventing BDS activists from entering Israel.

Israel denies entry to boycott activist

Strategic Affairs Ministry denies entry to executive director of the Palestinian Federation of Chile.

Fed up Israeli passenger removed from Colombia flight

Israeli gets booted from Colombia plane after 'threatening' to detonate a bomb.

Chilean official blasts 'Israelite' tourists for 'bad culture'

National Forestry Corporation director says Israeli tourists will be targeted for expulsion over 'cultural bad behavior'.

Fires engulf Chile's forests

Chile's government uses planes to put out escalating forest fires

Chilean neo-Nazis attack Jewish gay youth with razor

Young Jewish, homosexual activist wearing shirt with Israeli flag attacked at a park in Chile by three men carrying neo-Nazi symbols.

Israeli technology saves lives in Chile earthquake

Israeli technology used to save lives after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile.

Israel boycotted in Chilean event gathering diplomats’ wives

Wife of Israeli ambassador to Chile excluded from an event for diplomats' wives because the event was held at an Arab venue.

Chile urged to nix visit by Iranian official

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on president of Chile to cancel a planned visit by Iran's foreign minister scheduled for late this week.

Israeli dead in Chile; circumstances unclear

Foreign Ministry is in touch with family and embassy in Santiago is seeing to returning 22-year-old's body to Israel.

Strong Earthquake in Chile Triggers Tsunami Warning

Earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale strikes the center of Chile. No injuries reported but wide tsunami alert issued.

MKs Slam Media 'Hypocrisy' over Jerusalem Construction

Deputy Minister admits Israel losing the media war, but insists: 'it is our duty to build, just like in Washington, Paris, London.'

Chile: Eight Injured in Subway Explosion

Explosion at a subway station in Santiago, Chile, injures eight in what government calls "an act of terrorism".

Chile: Protesters Call to Cut Ties with Israel

Thousands march in Chile's capital, urging president to break off diplomatic relations with Israel.

Israel: Latin American Envoy Recalls 'Encouraging Hamas'

Five separate Latin American countries recall ambassadors to Israel over war in Gaza; Israel 'deeply disappointed' over move.

Chile Recalls Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza

Chile recalls its ambassador to Israel for questioning, says it is "disappointed" over Israel's operation in Gaza.

Watch: CCTV Shows The Moment Powerful Earthquake Struck in Chile

Officer workers scatter as 8.2-magnitude quake strikes; at least six killed.

ADL Blasts Chilean Art School Teaching Nazi Ideology

Anti-Defamation League urges Chilean gov't to condemn 'glorification of Nazism' at newly-opened school. Institution's founder unrepentant.

Chile: Israeli Tourist Dies in Hiking Tragedy

22 year-old Lieutenant Noam Rubinstein died after breaking her ankle during a hike in northern Chile.

ADL Urges FIFA Action Over Chilean Team's Jersey

ADL urges FIFA to hold the Chilean El Palestino Club soccer team accountable for its shirt which presents Israel as "Palestinian territory".

Chile: Palestinian Soccer Club's Jersey Angers Jews

Palestino soccer club in Chile's new shirt presents Israel as "Palestinian territory". Local Jews outraged.

Israeli Suspected in Chile Fire Won't be Prosecuted

Chile will not prosecute Rotem Singer, an Israeli hiker suspected of igniting a massive forest fire last month in a national forest.

Israeli Who Was Arrested in Chile: I Didn't Start the Fire

Rotem Singer, the Israeli who was arrested in Chile for causing a forest fire: I was falsely accused.