![]() Pilgrimage to Tunisia synagogue ends without incidentAbout 3,000 people took part in annual Jewish pilgrimage to Ghriba synagogue on island of Djerba.![]() Worshippers flock to Tunisia synagogue for Lag Ba'OmerThousands of pilgrims celebrate Lag Ba'Omer at the Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba.![]() 5 arrested following firebomb attack on Tunisian synagogueFive men ranging in age from 19 to 21 arrested days after synagogue on island of Djerba firebombed.![]() Terror warning for Djerba Lag B'Omer celebrationCounterterrorism Bureau sharpens current travel warning for Tunisia following terrorist motivation increase to attack Jews.![]() Jihadist threats mar Lag BaOmer in TunisiaSecurity tightened ahead of annual Lag BaOmer pilgrimage in Tunisia.![]() Tunisia: Assures Jews over Terror ThreatTunisian Interior Minister rejects Israeli Prime Minister's Office warning of 'concrete threats' of terror attack against ancient synagogue.![]() Report: Muslims Attempt to Kidnap Jew in DjerbaThree men attempted to kidnap the 12-year-old boy on the eve of the holiday of Sukkot.![]() Muslim Terrorists Stab Jewish Man in TunisiaGabriel Ozen, 38, saved by local shop owners. But the terrorist is freed after just one hour - and threats of a Muslim riot.![]() Lag Ba'Omer Pilgrims to Visit Ancient Tunisia ShulLag Ba'omer pilgrims to visit Ghriba synagogue on island of Djerba, amid controversy over Israeli visas.![]() Tunisia Protests Recognition of Israeli PassportTunisia's parliament to question tourism minister over a decision allowing Israelis to use their passports to enter the country.![]() Tunisian Jew Stabbed in DjerbaPossible anti-Semitic attack occurred on the eve of Pesach, and just one month before annual Jewish El-Ghriba pilgrimage.![]() Tunisian Activists Blast Gov't Harassment of JewsAncient Jewish community of Djerba is "fed up with being used by politicians" to showcase "coexistence," whilst facing attacks.![]() Annual Pilgrimage at Tunisia BeginsPilgrims arrive at Tunisia's Ghriba synagogue amid tight security, with reinforcements deployed around Djerba.![]() Tunisian Jews Hope to Revive Annual PilgrimageOrganizers of a pilgrimage to Africa's oldest synagogue in Djerba are hoping for a revival this year after a slump in attendance.![]() Tunisia: 5 Arrested in Plot to Kidnap JewFour Libyans, Tunisian policeman suspected of plotting to kidnap a young Jew and hold him for ransom.![]() Israel Reiterates Travel Alert to TunisiaIsrael's National Counter-Terrorism Bureau has reiterated its travel advisory regarding Tunisia for the Lag B'Omer holiday.![]() Tunisia: Protect Annual Jewish PiligrimageTunisia's tourism minister: the annual Jewish pilgrimage to Djerba should be maintained.![]() Israelis Receive Travel Warning Ahead of HolidaysCounter-Terrorism Bureau issues travel warning to Israelis for the spring holidays. Sinai, Turkey, Tunisia, Nigeria especially dangerous.![]() Tunisia Extends State of EmergencyThe nation that gave birth to the Jasmine Revolution and the Arab Spring has just extended its state of emergency for the rest of the year.![]() Quiet Lag B'Omer in DjerbaLag B'Omer celebrations were quiet for the first time this year in Djerba, where security precautions took precedence over simcha (joy).![]() 21 Israelis Rescued from TunisiaIt wasn't Entebbe, but 21 Israeli tourists in Tunisia were grateful when a complex rescue operation brought them home to Ben Gurion Airport. |