News for Chile Leading Chilean presidential candidate accused of antisemitismDaniel Jadue, grandson of Palestinian Arab immigrants and chief of Chile's Communist Party, faces accusations of anti-Semitism. Watch: Anti-government protesters set Santiago ablazeAnti-government protests ahead of Chile's critical national referendum on the Oct 25 amendment of the constitution. Chilean President celebrates Hanukkah as riots ragePresident Sebastian Pinera lights Hanukkah candles at La Moneda Palace, as anti-government riots continue.Curfew imposed in Chilean capitalChilean 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 emergencySantiago 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 personnelMagen 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 togetherPrime Minister hosts Chilean President, signs bilateral agreements. Israel rebukes Chile over president's visit to Temple MountIsrael orders Chile's ambassador in for dressing down after Chilean president visits Temple Mount with Palestinian Authority leader. Israeli hiker dies amidst snowstorm in ChileA 33-year old Israeli tourist meets his death in treacherous weather conditions on a hike near a volcano in Chile. Wrong body sent to funeralFuneral for victim of Chile boating accident postponed after body found to belong to the other victim. Chile: 11 Israelis still hospitalizedSituation 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 Chile2 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 ArgentinaNumber 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 AmericaBDS calls on music lovers to boycott Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra's concerts in South America. Planes in South America forced to land over bomb threatsFour passenger planes make emergency landings in Chile, Peru and Argentina over bomb threats. No injuries reported. Quo Vadis, Palestinians?A must read: The non-Middle Eastern country where Palestinian Arabs have integrated totally, finding prosperity and the good life. 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 honoredYad 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 lawMove 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 leadersPalestinian Federation of Chile clashes with local Jewish leaders over their support for preventing BDS activists from entering Israel. Israel denies entry to boycott activistStrategic Affairs Ministry denies entry to executive director of the Palestinian Federation of Chile. Fed up Israeli passenger removed from Colombia flightIsraeli 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 forestsChile's government uses planes to put out escalating forest fires Chilean neo-Nazis attack Jewish gay youth with razorYoung 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 earthquakeIsraeli technology used to save lives after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile. Israel boycotted in Chilean event gathering diplomats’ wivesWife 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 officialSimon 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 unclearForeign Ministry is in touch with family and embassy in Santiago is seeing to returning 22-year-old's body to Israel. Chile Earthquake Triggers Tsunami WarningEarthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale strikes the center of Chile. No injuries reported but wide tsunami alert issued. 'Israel has Lost the Media to the World'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 ExplosionExplosion at a subway station in Santiago, Chile, injures eight in what government calls "an act of terrorism". Chile: Protesters Call to Cut Ties with IsraelThousands march in Chile's capital, urging president to break off diplomatic relations with Israel. Israel: 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 GazaChile recalls its ambassador to Israel for questioning, says it is "disappointed" over Israel's operation in Gaza. Watch: Powerful Earthquake Hits ChileOfficer workers scatter as 8.2-magnitude quake strikes; at least six killed. Chilean Art School Teaching Nazi IdeologyAnti-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 Tragedy22 year-old Lieutenant Noam Rubinstein died after breaking her ankle during a hike in northern Chile. ADL Urges FIFA Action Over Chilean Team's JerseyADL urges FIFA to hold the Chilean El Palestino Club soccer team accountable for its shirt which presents Israel as "Palestinian territory". Chile: Palestinian Soccer Jersey Angers JewsPalestino soccer club in Chile's new shirt presents Israel as "Palestinian territory". Local Jews outraged. Israeli Suspect in Chile Fire Won't be ProsecutedChile will not prosecute Rotem Singer, an Israeli hiker suspected of igniting a massive forest fire last month in a national forest.Israeli Arrested in Chile: I Didn't Start the FireRotem Singer, the Israeli who was arrested in Chile for causing a forest fire: I was falsely accused.Israeli Arrested for Starting Chile Forest Fire23-year-old Israeli arrested on suspicion of negligently causing a huge forest fire in Chile. Israel 'Regrets' Chile PA BoostThe State of Israel is expressing its “regret” over the Chilean government’s decision to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a new country.Israel Invites Chilean MinersThe Tourism Ministry has invited the 33 Chilean miners, who survived underground for 68 days, to visit Israel to give thanks for their rescue. Chilean MPs Give Thanks at KotelMembers of Chile's parliament gave thanks at the Western Wall for the rescue of 33 trapped miners last week.'A Zenith of the Human Race'Hilik Magnus, head of a world-famous Israeli company that rescues Israelis lost abroad, saluted the rescuers of Chile’s 33 trapped miners. Young Israelis Missing in ChileTwo young Israelis are missing in Chile; Israeli team begins search. No Israeli Dead in Chile QuakeNo Israelis are listed among the victims of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit central Chile on Saturday. At least 20 Israelis are in the area. |
