Guatemala

Guatemala:

Authorities raid Lev Tahor compound, rescue four minors

Rescued minors placed in care of professionals from the Office of the Ombudsman for Children, authorities suspect all four were forcibly married within the cult.

Shocking testimonies on children held by 'Lev Tahor' in Guatemala

Witnesses describe abuse, starvation, and forced child marriages; NIS 1.5 million allocated to aid rescue efforts.

'The government is silent - and the cult wins'

Israel has not yet submitted an official request to bring Lev Tahor children home, report reveals.

6-year-old girl rescued from Lev Tahor and returned to family

A six-year-old girl was rescued from the Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala and transferred to the custody of her grandmother, who came especially from Israel.

Suspected human trafficking:

Senior Lev Tahor member arrested

INTERPOL arrested Yoel Alter outside a government center for the treatment of minors in the Guatemalan capital.

Rabbinic Delegation:

'Lev Tahor is a terrorist group'

A high-ranking delegation of rabbis visited Guatemala to assess the Lev Tahor children's situation and labeled the group as a 'terror organization.'

Shock in Guatemala:

Cult leaders order mothers to starve children

Guatemalan authorities have learned that the leaders of the Lev Tahor cult have ordered members not to allow their children to eat and even to murder them if the 'Zionists' come to rescue them.

Senior Lev Tahor member faces extradition to Israel

Elazar Rompler was arrested in El Salvador and now could be returned to Israel to face charges of child abuse.

Lev Tahor cult riots against Guatemalan police

A violent clash erupted in Guatemala City recently as members of the Lev Tahor cult allegedly attacked police with pepper spray during an attempt to evict them from welfare facilities.

Following Lev Tahor raid:

Israeli delegation to assist Guatemalan authorities

The delegation members, including top cult-victim professionals, will share their knowledge and experience in tending to cult victims and their families.

'Escape with the kids':

Pursuing the leaders of Lev Tahor on the Mexico border

Mexico, Guatemala authorities carry out joint operation in attempt to prevent leaders of the Lev Tahor cult from escaping with children.

Red Notice:

Interpol pursuing Lev Tahor cult member who escaped raid

Interpol has issued an international warrant after a member of the cult slipped away from Guatemalan police a week and a half ago.

Shouting and violence:

Lev Tahor members attack haredim

Members of the Lev Tahor cult violently attacked haredim who came to the aid of the cult's children who were rescued in a Guatemalan police raid.

160 children rescued from Lev Tahor cult compound

Guatemalan police raided the Lev Tahor cult compound on Friday due to allegations of abuse, human trafficking, and rape, and rescued 160 children and 40 women. Authorities are investigating the bodies of children found nearby.

Israel celebration held in Guatemalan congress

Israel Allies President Josh Reinstein receives honorary doctorate from Guatemalan University in recognition of his diplomacy for Israel.

Sinkhole swallows car with passengers inside

At least two people are missing and three others injured after a sinkhole swallows up a car in Guatemala.

5th Anniversary of Guatemalan Congressional Israel Allies Caucus

Foreign Minister Bucaro joins with Guatemalan Congressmen for book launch documenting behind-the-scenes look at the Israel Allies Caucus.

Lev Tahor planning to move leader's grave to new location

Extremist cult concerned authorities will locate leader's illegal grave, move it to a non-Jewish cemetery.

Report: Lev Tahor cult to leave Guatemala

'We are searching for a country which will not disturb us,' senior Lev Tahor member says.

Report: Lev Tahor members flown to unknown destination

Members of Lev Tahor who arrived in Kurdistan were detained by military, flown to unknown destination, report says.

Members of Lev Tahor cult attempt to escape to Mexico

Two buses filled with members of the Lev Tahor cult are stopped at the border with Mexico, due to concerns of trying to escape to Iran.

Report: Members of Lev Tahor cult trying to reach Iran

Israel and US authorities attempting to prevent dozens of Lev Tahor families from reaching Iran-Kurdistan border.

Anne Frank memorial statue unveiled in Guatemala

The Anne Frank Children’s Human Rights Memorial is a bronze statue in honor of the teenage diarist who perished during the Holocaust.

Central American nations come together to combat anti-Semitism

The inaugural Central America Forum issued a declaration to take a stand against anti-Semitism and expressed solidarity with Israel.

Two members of Lev Tahor cult arrested in Guatemala

Joint US, Guatemalan, operation leads to arrest of two cult members suspected of kidnapping, child abuse.

Leader of Lev Tahor arrested in Guatemala

Yaakov Weinstein of Lev Tahor arrested on first day of Pesach on suspicion of kidnapping.

Guatemalan President tests positive for coronavirus

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei tests positive for new coronavirus, but says he feels well.

Pompeo praises countries which blacklisted Hezbollah

Secretary of State praises Colombia, Honduras and Guatemala. "The US continues to rally int'l support to counter these threats."

Guatemala President: We will keep embassy in Jerusalem

Alejandro Giammattei meets Israeli Minister Akunis prior to his swearing-in ceremony, says will recognize Hezbollah as a terror group.

Amb. Danon 'optimistic about our place in UN'

Israel's ambassador to the UN speaks with Arutz Sheva about the Delegation to Israel, votes in the UN and the 'forgotten Jewish refugees'

Guatemalan President-elect: World must recognize Jerusalem

Guatemalan President-elect Alejandro Giammatte praises Israelis for 'making the desert bloom.'

Guatemalan President honored in Jerusalem

Jewish National Fund and Friends of Israel Museum hold festive event to commemorate entry of new Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei.

Guatemala to declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization

Guatemala President-elect meets Foreign Minister Katz: "The friends of Israel are my friends and the enemies of Israel are our enemies."

Guatemala’s president-elect: Rocket attacks on Israel must stop

President-elect Alejandro Giammattei calls for the end of “the attacks in which our brothers, the people of Israel, are being victimized.”

Guatemala embassy celebrates Independence Day

Dr. Mike Evans and The Friends of Zion Museum hosted the Embassy of Guatemala’s event for Guatemalan Independence Day.

ZAKA volunteer awarded 'Ambassador of Peace' honor in Guatemala

Guatemala's Secretary of Peace says award given out of respect for humanitarian assistance provided to nation's citizens by ZAKA volunteers.

Sara Netanyahu hosts Guatemalan First Lady Patricia Morales

Morales in Israel on reciprocal visit after Sara Netanyahu's visit to Guatemala as part of Foreign Ministry delegation several months ago.

British MP who slandered IDF apologizes

Fake news: British MP who published post showing IDF harming children apologizes, admits soldiers were Guatemalan.

Israeli businessman running for president of Guatemala

Guatemalan-born Israeli businessman and leader of Guatemala's Jewish community to run for president of native country.

Sara Netanyahu in Guatemala: Save lives

Prime Minister's wife launches campaign to save Guatemalan children along with Guatemalan President and his wife.

Sara Netanyahu visits Guatemala

Prime Minister's wife lands in Guatemala for visit to which she was personally invited by the President's wife.

Guatemala prepares for Netanyahu's visit

270 Guatemalan children receive ‘wheelchairs of hope’ from Mashav agency ahead of Israeli PM's visit.

Barkat: 'Israel strengthened relations with Latin America'

'I brought the blessings of the people of Israel to the (new) President of Paraguay as he was sworn in,' Jerusalem's mayor said.

Guatemala's 'Jerusalem neighborhood' rises from the rubble

ZAKA-initiated international alliance finances and builds 100 homes for Guatemala volcano evacuees.

Netanyahu: 'Purpose of my Europe trip achieved'

PM says European leaders agreed to goal he set forth 'to form broad international agreement that Iran should leave Syria, all of Syria'.

'Proud to be a part of Israeli delegation helping in Guatemala'

Tal Rabin joins Israeli aid delegation that left for Guatemala following the eruption of the volcano Fuego.

Hawaii mayor's home destroyed in volcano eruption

Hundreds more homes destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, including one belonging to mayor of Hawaii County.

Netanyahu: Israel preparing rescue teams for Guatemala

Israeli PM speaks with Gautemalan president following devastating volcanic eruption, offers to assist in rescue and recovery efforts.

Jewish aid and rescue organization at Guatemala volcano scene

About 50 ZAKA volunteers join local search and rescue; work perilous, warnings of more eruptions.

25 dead in volcano eruption in Guatemala

Guatemalan authorities say six people killed, 20 injured by erupting volcano southwest of the capital, Guatemala City.

Guatemala update:

Earthquake follows volcanic eruption in Guatemala

5.2-magnitude earthquake on coast of Central American state. Hours earlier, 38 people died in Fuego volcano eruption.

Eruption in Guatemala:

Israel to aid Guatemala after volcano kills 25

Israel sends aid money to Guatemala, after volcanic eruption kills dozens, injures hundreds. Thousands evacuated, 1.7 million affected.

Is Israel really isolated?

Report: Sheldon Adelson flew Guatemalan delegation to Israel

American Jewish philanthropist flew Guatemala's delegation for J'lem embassy unveiling to Israel in his private jet.

White House praises Guatemala's embassy move

White House welcomes Guatemalan Embassy's move to Jerusalem, urges other countries to follow suit.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to celebrate embassy moves

MKs across the political spectrum to gather with Christian leaders to celebrate the moves of US, Guatemalan embassies to Jerusalem.

Guatemala: Israel is a 'light unto the nations'

Watch: Days after US unveiled J'lem embassy, Guatemala returns its embassy to Israeli capital.

'We will protect the State of Israel'

PM Netanyahu addresses reception in honor of Guatemalan embassy in Jerusalem.

Watch; Guatemalan flag on Jerusalem Old City walls

Jerusalem municipality thanks Guatemala for moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

J'lem Mayor: Jerusalem is ready for the US

Mayor Nir Barkat says US embassy move inspiring other nations to 'be part of Jewish return to Jerusalem.'