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Denmark warned it is funding Israel's destruction

NGO Monitor speaks at special parliament session, warning huge funds are going to NGOs that act against explicit Danish policy.

Denmark warned it is funding Israel's destruction

Jewish victim of Copenhagen shooting is Danish 'Man of the Year'

Dan Uzan, 37, died protecting 80 Jews in Copenhagen's main synagogue.

Jewish victim of Copenhagen shooting is Danish 'Man of the Year'

Why not to 'joke' about bombs in an airport

Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport evacuated after two men overheard talking about bomb in their bags; men claim to have been 'only joking.'

Why not to 'joke' about bombs in an airport

Denmark raises threat level after Paris attacks

Danish police at 'significantly heightened preparedness' due to 'serious' terrorist threat, in shadow of attacks and attempts in Europe.

Denmark raises threat level after Paris attacks

After synagogue attack Denmark fights prison radicalization

In wake of shooting by terrorist released from jail two weeks earlier, Denmark launches plans to prevent Muslim radicalization in prison.

After synagogue attack Denmark fights prison radicalization

Suspect Held after Arson on Copenhagen Mosque

Danish police arrest a man on suspicion of torching a mosque in Copenhagen, causing superficial damage to the building.

Suspect Held after Arson on Copenhagen Mosque

Wiesenthal Center Head Seeks Arrest of Danish War Criminal

Efraim Zuroff, chairman of the Simon Wiesenthal Foundation, is in Copenhagen to o file an official complaint against a Nazi war criminal.

Wiesenthal Center Head Seeks Arrest of Danish War Criminal

Denmark Follows Britain, Warns Against Travel to Tunisia

Danish Foreign Ministry tells citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Tunisia, a day after Britain issued a similar warning.

Denmark Follows Britain, Warns Against Travel to Tunisia

Interview

What Do the Danish Elections Mean for Israel?

Is something truly rotten for the Jewish state in Denmark? EU-Israel expert Dr. Tsilla Hershco explains the status quo.

What Do the Danish Elections Mean for Israel?

Right-Wing Wins in Danish Elections

Opposition takes over in general election, with booming immigrant population highlighted by synagogue attack a key issue.

Right-Wing Wins in Danish Elections

Buses Torched, Vandalized with Anti-Israel Graffiti in Demnark

Danish police investigating after four city buses destroyed in fire and a fifth vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti in Copenhagen.

Buses Torched, Vandalized with Anti-Israel Graffiti in Demnark

Danish Intelligence Chief Steps Down Amid Criticism Over Attacks

Danish Intelligence Chief Jens Madsen steps down ahead of report criticizing handling of twin terror attacks in Copenhagen in February.

Danish Intelligence Chief Steps Down Amid Criticism Over Attacks

BDS Ads Pulled from Copenhagen Buses

Ads claiming boycotting 'settlements' was with 'a clear conscience' pulled for being too offensive; Palestinian groups balk.

BDS Ads Pulled from Copenhagen Buses

Jewish Deli Vandalized in Copenhagen

"Jewish pigs" found scrawled on the walls of a popular eatery last week; police say they are taking the case very seriously.

Jewish Deli Vandalized in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Terrorist Was Placed with ISIS Supporter in Jail

Despite reports of starting Islamist radicalization in jail, shooter got cell with ISIS supporter; 2 weeks after release he struck.

Copenhagen Terrorist Was Placed with ISIS Supporter in Jail

Russian Jews Donate Funds for Danish Community's Security

After Dan Uzan was killed in attack on Copenhagen's Great Synagogue, Genesis Foundation sends 100,000 euros to Danish Jewish community.

Russian Jews Donate Funds for Danish Community's Security

Denmark Arrests Islamists Planning to Kill Defense Minister

Two men of Somali and Pakistani origin arrested for planned attack on minister, then released from custody.

Denmark Arrests Islamists Planning to Kill Defense Minister

Remand Extended for Accomplices in Copenhagen Attacks

Five suspects believed to have helped Islamist gunman Omar El-Hussein dispose of weapons and clothes after attacks.

Remand Extended for Accomplices in Copenhagen Attacks

Fifth Man Arrested in Connection with Copenhagen Attacks

Copenhagen police arrest a fifth man suspected of being an accomplice of Omar El-Hussein, who killed two people in two attacks.

Fifth Man Arrested in Connection with Copenhagen Attacks

Mohammed Cartoonist Awarded Danish National Prize

Flemming Rose, culture editor who started the Mohammed cartoon controversy in 2005, given prize for promoting freedom of speech.

Mohammed Cartoonist Awarded Danish National Prize

Police Raid Apartments Linked to Copenhagen Attacks

Danish police search 8 apartments for more clues in last month's Copenhagen shootings.

Police Raid Apartments Linked to Copenhagen Attacks

Cartoonist Makes First Public Appearance Since Copenhagen Attack

Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks makes his first public appearance in Copenhagen after surviving last month's attack.

Cartoonist Makes First Public Appearance Since Copenhagen Attack

Police Arrest Suspected Third Accomplice in Copenhagen Attacks

Man to be 'charged with complicity' in Omar el-Hussein's murder of two people at a free speech conference and synagogue.

Police Arrest Suspected Third Accomplice in Copenhagen Attacks

Denmark: No Charges Over Pro-Terrorist Facebook Post

Danish man who posted 'Je Suis' comments for Copenhagen gunman will not be charged for 'condoning terrorism.'

Denmark: No Charges Over Pro-Terrorist Facebook Post

Danish Muslim Group Plans Peace Vigil in Copenhagen

Inspired by the "peace ring" in Oslo, Danish Muslim group planning a vigil in Copenhagen to protest against hate crimes.

Danish Muslim Group Plans Peace Vigil in Copenhagen

Fears Grow in Denmark of Jails as Radical Breeding Grounds

Danes fear Copenhagen shooter became radicalized in jail, and that more Islamic terrorists will emerge from similar path.

Fears Grow in Denmark of Jails as Radical Breeding Grounds

Sharansky in Copenhagen: The Jewish People Embrace You

Jewish Agency Chairman attends funeral of security guard who was murdered outside the synagogue in Copenhagen.

Sharansky in Copenhagen: The Jewish People Embrace You

Danish Jew Murdered in Terror Attack to be Buried

Volunteer security guard Dan Uzan was murdered in attack on synagogue, leaving major questions about security services failures.

Danish Jew Murdered in Terror Attack to be Buried

Danish Jewish Radio Station Temporarily Off Air After Attacks

Denmark's Radio Shalom advised by intelligence service to temporarily cease broadcasts "for security reasons".

Danish Jewish Radio Station Temporarily Off Air After Attacks

Danish Police Confirm Identity of Gunman in Copenhagen Attacks

Copenhagen police confirm that 22-year-old Omar El-Hussein is behind the weekend's double shooting.

Danish Police Confirm Identity of Gunman in Copenhagen Attacks

Hunted Cartoonist: Danish Police Underestimated Terror Threat

Cartoonist Lars Vilks, believed to have been the target of Copenhagen attack, says gunman was better armed than police.

Hunted Cartoonist: Danish Police Underestimated Terror Threat

Obama, Danish PM Vow to Fight Anti-Semitism

President Obama expresses solidarity with Denmark, promises to confront anti-Semitism and assaults on freedom of expression.

Obama, Danish PM Vow to Fight Anti-Semitism

30,000 Attend Rally to Commemorate Copenhagen Victims

Danish PM says 'Danish Jews are not alone' in massive rally to victims of dual shooting attacks committed Saturday.

30,000 Attend Rally to Commemorate Copenhagen Victims

Cartoonist Lars Vilks Sent into Hiding After Copenhagen Attacks

Probable target of first Denmark attack on free speech event, Lars Vilks, sent into hiding by Swedish police after latest threat.

Cartoonist Lars Vilks Sent into Hiding After Copenhagen Attacks

Danish PM, Jewish Leader Reject Netanyahu's Aliyah Call

Spokesman for Denmark's Jewish community says they 'value his concern', but won't be heeding PM's call to leave for Israel.

Danish PM, Jewish Leader Reject Netanyahu's Aliyah Call

Breaking news

Two 'Accomplices' Arrested in Copenhagen Attacks

Suspects charged with helping facilitate attacks on cafe and synagogue may be minors.

Two 'Accomplices' Arrested in Copenhagen Attacks

Copenhagen Terrorist Had 'History of Violent Crime'

Danish media say Copenhagen gunman Omar El-Hussein had “a history of violent crime” and had only been freed from jail two weeks ago.

Copenhagen Terrorist Had 'History of Violent Crime'

Netanyahu, Herzog Offer Condolences to Denmark

"We must fight together against boundless terrorism," Netanyahu tells Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.

Netanyahu, Herzog Offer Condolences to Denmark

Danish PM to Jewish Community: You Are Not Alone

Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt condemns 'terror' attacks on synagogue and cafe, expresses solidarity with Danish Jews.

Danish PM to Jewish Community: You Are Not Alone

Netanyahu: European Jews - Come Home to Israel

In wake of attack on Danish synagogue, Prime Minister calls on European Jews to 'come home' to Israel, now, before things get worse.

Netanyahu: European Jews - Come Home to Israel

'Lone wolf' attack?

Danish Police Kill Man Responsible for Copenhagen Attacks

Copenhagen police confirm: man shot dead Sunday morning the lone gunman in double attack.

Danish Police Kill Man Responsible for Copenhagen Attacks

'You Can't Make Europe's Streets an Anti-Semitic Shooting Range'

Diaspora Minister Naftali Bennett calls on Europe to crack down on anti-Semitism, offers Danish Jews Israel's condolences, help.

'You Can't Make Europe's Streets an Anti-Semitic Shooting Range'

Shots Fired Near Copenhagen Synagogue

One person dead and two wounded in shooting attack near a synagogue in central Copenhagen.

Shots Fired Near Copenhagen Synagogue

Islamist terror strikes again

One Dead in Attack on Danish 'Blasphemy Conference'

Over 200 bullets fired into Copenhagen cafe during 'free speech' event; target may have been controversial Mohammed cartoonist.

One Dead in Attack on Danish 'Blasphemy Conference'

Jews, Muslims and Scandinavian Political Correctness.

Jews, Muslims and Scandinavian Political Correctness.

Fearing Copycat Attacks, Danish Jews Demand Police Protection

Following Paris attack, Jews in Denmark call for security at school and synagogue in Copenhagen, with Jews targets deemed 'vulnerable.'

Fearing Copycat Attacks, Danish Jews Demand Police Protection

Denmark Vows to Stay 'On Frontline' against ISIS Jihadists

Danish government says it won't be cowed by attacks n France; Denmark and Norway investigating terror threats by Islamists

Denmark Vows to Stay 'On Frontline' against ISIS Jihadists

Danish Newspaper Republishes Charlie Hebdo Cartoons

Danish newspaper Berlingske republishes Charlie Hebdo's cartoons on Islamic themes, part of its coverage of Paris attack.

Danish Newspaper Republishes Charlie Hebdo Cartoons

Denmark to Debate Recognition of 'Palestine', Says Lawmaker

Danish parliament to hold first reading of a motion calling for the recognition of “Palestine”, according to MP Holger K. Nielsen.

Denmark to Debate Recognition of 'Palestine', Says Lawmaker

Danish Report Finds Eritrean Migrants Aren't Refugees

Governmental study finds no danger posed to returning Eritrean army deserters and illegal immigrants, sparks call for Israeli action.

Danish Report Finds Eritrean Migrants Aren't Refugees

Danish Foreign Minister Condemns Jerusalem Construction

Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard, in Israel for a visit, says new Jerusalem construction "hinders negotiations".

Danish Foreign Minister Condemns Jerusalem Construction

Danish Parliament to Debate on Legality of Circumcision

Danish Parliament will debate whether to ban circumcision. Former health minister has already expressed support for possible new law.

Danish Parliament to Debate on Legality of Circumcision

Danish FM Seeks Sanctions If Israel Doesn't Give in to Hamas

Danish Foreign Minister urges more pressure on Israel in Cairo talks.

Danish FM Seeks Sanctions If Israel Doesn't Give in to Hamas

Danish Mosque Declares Open Support For Islamic State

Supporting terror regime a matter of Muslim religious and national pride, spokesman insists.

Danish Mosque Declares Open Support For Islamic State

Photos from Denmark Jewish School Attack

Windows smashed and graffiti daubed in anti-Semitic attack on Jewish school that feels 'far removed from Gaza conflict.'

Photos from Denmark Jewish School Attack

Denmark: Jewish School Targeted in Anti-Semitic Attack

Alarming wave of anti-Semitism in Europe continues unabated as vandals targeted school, nursery.

Denmark: Jewish School Targeted in Anti-Semitic Attack

Denmark: 100s March Through Muslim Area to Protest Anti-Semitism

Jews and non-Jews alike don Jewish symbols openly in 'yarmulka protest' against rising anti-Semitism.

Denmark: 100s March Through Muslim Area to Protest Anti-Semitism

Unease in Demark over Qatari-Sponsored Mega Mosque

Danish Muslims laud opening of country's largest mosque, amid concerns over influence from Muslim Brotherhood sponsors.

Unease in Demark over Qatari-Sponsored Mega Mosque

EU-Funded Arab News Source Posts Its 'Protocols'

Judea and Samaria-based Ma'an News Agency caught regurgitating Russian forgery; network funded by EU and UN.

EU-Funded Arab News Source Posts Its 'Protocols'

Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-Semitic

Copenhagen rabbi: ban on kosher slaughter is problematic, but false accusations of anti-Semitism won’t help.

Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-Semitic