Georgia (Country)

Israeli doctor saves man midflight

Dr. Eyal Aloni, head of the ophthalmology department at Barzilai Medical Center, saved a young man who collapsed during a flight from Tbilisi to Israel.

The enduring history of Jews in Georgia: A 26-century journey

The history of Jews in Georgia is a remarkable tale of coexistence, resilience, and cultural fusion, spanning more than 26 centuries

Threat turns deadly:

Marjorie T. Greene's home targeted in 'for Palestine' bomb threat

Woman killed in car crash with police officer responding to bomb threat at home of Georgia Congresswoman from perpetrator claiming to be acting 'for Palestine.'

"Commander Butcher"

Georgian national indicted for planning mass attack on Jews

Michail Chkhikvishvili -- who calls himself "Commander Butcher" -- indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York City, as well as encouraging others to commit similar violent acts.

In Georgia, Israelis are welcomed - but Russians are not

As Israeli tourism to Georgia has boomed, these Israelis have put down roots in Tbilisi.

Court lifts gag order on egg donation investigation

Gynecologist and fertility expert named as doctor suspected in import of eggs carrying genetic illness; investigation continues.

IVF scandal:

Patients may have received genetically-ill embryos

The affected eggs were imported from Georgia and donated by women known to carry hemophilia; police investigate.

Georgia congressman: Comment on X wasn't antisemitic

Rep. Mike Collins, after appearing to endorse antisemitic social media post, says critics misinterpreted him.

Former Defense Secretary:

Putin's next target after Ukraine

Leon Panetta claims that Putin will attempt to invade additional countries after Ukraine, and warns the USA to begin taking steps against such a scenario.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Ties with Georgia are getting stronger'

Netanyahu met with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili to discuss strengthing the partnership between the nations.

Israeli child dies in fall from window in hotel in Georgia

Israeli boy falls and dies after climbing window in the third floor of a hotel in Tbilisi.

Leaders of foiled terror attack on Israeli in Georgia identified

Plot by Iranian Quds Force agents to assassinate Israeli citizen foiled by Georgian security forces.

Georgia claims it foiled Iranian assassination of Israeli

Iranian terror cell in republic of Georgia broken up, foiling planned assassination of Israeli businessman.

Revealed:

How Iran's plot to assassinate Israeli in Georgia was foiled

Iranian Revolutionary Guards hire assassins from al-Qaeda to murder Israeli businessman involved in Israel-Georgia-relations.

Israeli man killed in Georgia apartment explosion

22-year-old Israeli college student studying in Tbilisi killed when his apartment exploded. 40-year-old Israeli man killed in Seattle crash.

Georgia accident victim named: 'Everyone loved her'

Alina Omanski, 36, named as one of two Israelis killed in Georgia traffic accident.

Israelis injured in deadly Georgia accident arrive in Israel

Four of the Israelis injured in a deadly Georgia accident arrive in Israel on plane chartered by insurance company.

Bus crash kills two Israelis in Georgia

Two Israelis are dead and seventeen injured in a bus crash in Georgia. The Foreign Ministry is assisting the survivors.

EU to accept Ukraine as candidate member in solidarity

Largely symbolic move seen as a statement against Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Bennett meets Georgian PM to discuss trade, agriculture

PM Bennett meets Georgian counterpart to discuss regional issues, cooperation.

Georgia and Moldova apply for European Union membership

Georgia and Moldova have applied to become members of the European Union in the uncertainty caused by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

In first, Israeli college wins UNICEF tender in education

Gordon Academic College of Education in Haifa is the first Israeli institution to win the UNICEF tender in the field of education.

Atlanta Jewish Times drops op-ed by pro-Trump ex-Democrat

Bending to pressure from a staffer for Stacey Abrams, Atlanta Jewish Times drops op-ed by black conservative politician, offers apology.

1,100 vials of Israeli COVID vaccine sent to Georgia for trials

Israel Institute for Biological Research and NRx Pharmaceuticals expand second phase of clinical trials for BriLife COVID vaccine

Watch: Georgians attack LGBT parade, beat up journalists

Georgian police seized the corpse of a TV cameraman injured during an attempted Pride Parade in Tbilisi for a state-led forensic autopsy.

Watch: Trump's rally in Georgia ahead of Senate runoff

Trump's rally in Georgia ahead of the crucial U.S. Senate runoff election in support of David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.

Democrat who called Jews termites campaigns with Senate hopefuls

Democratic Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock join campaign event with congressman who called Jews 'termites' who steal land.

Trump team: Headlines falsely reporting Biden won in Georgia

Jenna Ellis, Trump Campaign Senior Legal Advisor: We continue to demand that Georgia conduct an honest recount.

Georgia to recount all votes by hand

Georgia Secretary of State announces first-ever recount of all ballots in history of Georgia.

Trump narrowly leads in Georgia

Trump leading by about 23,000 votes in the state worth 16 electoral votes, with 98% of votes counted, AP reports.

NAACP accuses Joe Lieberman's son of using 'racist tropes'

Matt Lieberman, son of Joe Lieberman, accused of using 'racist tropes in book', with NAACP calling him to drop out of Georgia senate race.

Jon Ossoff accuses Senator Perdue's campaign of anti-Semitism

American Jewish investigative journalist Jon Ossoff accuses Georgia Senator's campaign of anti-Semitism after nose enlarged in ad.

Documentary filmmaker challenges Georgia’s anti-BDS law

Far-left filmmaker and former 9/11 Truther Abby Martin sues Georgia over its anti-BDS law, claiming it is unconstitutional.

Filmmaker sues over Georgia's anti-BDS law

Documentary filmmaker sues Georgia after refusing to sign oath declaring she will not boycott Israel.

Ambassador's values: Vision, conviction, and faith

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, Senior Adviser to US Ambassador David Friedman speaks of the values which guide the ambassador and President Trump.

Miri Regev:

'New anti-Semitism of BDS movement needs to be recognized'

Regev speaks at recognition event for Georgia President Salome Zoravishvili, held by Friends of Israel Museum and Georgia Embassy in Israel.

Georgian President honored in Jerusalem

Georgian President salueted for establishing a joint Israel-Georgia culture office and for the fight against anti-Semitism in her country

Three neo-Nazis arrested in Georgia

Members of white supremacist group are arrested on suspicion of planning double murder.

Reports of anti-Semitic flyers in Georgia "a misunderstanding"

Probe into alleged anti-Semitic flyers spread in Georgia county revealed to be 'historical document' used in study of Holocaust denial.

Israeli couple rescued at 10,000 feet

Harel Insurance Company rescues couple stranded in the snow on a mountain in Georgia.

Joe Lieberman's son to run for Senate in Georgia

Matt Lieberman, son of former Connecticut senator and vice presidential candidate, to run for seat being vacated by Sen. Johnny Isakson.

25-year-old Jerusalem man killed in Georgia accident

Haredi man visiting Georgia dies from injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Tbilisi.

Georgia woman shoots at McDonald's over cold fries

Woman facing multiple charges after firing gun in McDonald's, leading police on car chase.

Israeli tour guide found dead in Georgia

Uri Bar, 58, found dead after hours of searching.

Police uncover network smuggling Georgians into Israel

Network, including airport workers, helped Georgian citizens avoid passport control, border security, at Ben Gurion Airport.

Educational complex opens in Tbilisi, Georgia

Georgia's Jewish school, kindergarten, and Sunday school move to new complex.

US: 23 dead in back-to-back tornadoes

American south hit by series of deadly tornadoes, with back-to-back tornadoes pummeling Lee County, Alabama.

Swastikas sprayed inside and outside of Atlanta-area high school

Swastikas found throughout public school in Roswell, Georgia, also on school grounds.

Airbnb delists homes in Russian-occupied parts of Georgia

Online rental company's newest delistings called a 'fig leaf' to stave off accusations of anti-Semitism in face of boycott against Jews.

Israeli advisers help Georgian presidential candidate to victory

In a first, a woman was elected to Georgian presidency, under guidance of Israeli strategic advisers Moshe Klughaft and Sefi Shaked.

Georgian ex-president rips Israeli aide in anti-Semitic tirade

Former Georgian president uses anti-Semitic slur in verbal attacks on Israeli political strategist employed by ruling party.

Anti-Semitic, racist robocall targets Georgia governor candidate

Robocall by white supremacist group uses racist, anti-Semitic rhetoric to lobby against Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.

Defense Minister visits Georgia for the first time

Liberman meets Georgia's heads of state, discusses with them the international struggle against Iranian terror.

Decrease in asylum-seekers to Israel from Eastern Europe

Significant drop in number of asylum seekers arriving as tourists from Ukraine and Georgia in first half of 2018, says Population Authority.

Report: Airport workers helped Georgians infiltrate Israel

Two airport workers are suspected of helping Georgians infiltrate Israel in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Georgia parents upset after student told to draw Nazi mascot

Gwinnett County school district officials are investigating a homework assignment asking students to draw a Nazi mascot.

'Our settlement activity is legal'

Deputy FM presents Georgian Prime Minister with 'Settlement Legality Document' at event attended by representatives of Georgian community.

Israeli missing in Georgia identified as Yonatan Adler

Georgian authorities search for missing Israeli, find him lifeless in river.

Israeli missing in Georgia

18-year-old Israeli missing after entering a river in Tbilisi. ZAKA volunteers helping in search efforts.

Anti-Trump anger on the left fails at the ballot box

GOP wins most expensive House election in history as it defends seats in Georgia, South Carolina. But is a Democratic wave coming in 2018?