Nelson Mandela

A famed Diaspora community dangles between curse and prophecy

No democracy beats South Africa for leaders vocally committed to a Middle East Holocaust Op-ed.

Borrowing Christian figures to advance an anti-Israel cause

How South Africa’s ruling party blew a windfall and made a nightmare

Gandhi and Mandela cannot be role-models for Israel

Jewish lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela remembered

Joel Joffe, who defended Mandela during 1963-4 Rivonia Trial and was then forced to leave South Africa, passed away at 85.

'Africa’s future depends on Israel'

Christian African leaders met and planned with Natan Sharansky over the Jewish Agency's work on the continent.

Former CIA agent: US helped arrest Mandela

Ex-CIA spy reveals America's role in capture of Nelson Mandela in 1962. 'Kennedy administration had no love for Mandela'.

Nelson Mandela: Legendary Hockey Player?

Canadian hockey player gives an... interesting description of anti-apartheid leader at fundraising event.

Mandela Mossad Links Denied

Letter in Israel state archives indicates Mandela received training in “judo, sabotage and weaponry” in 1962.

'Fake' Interpreter at Mandela Event: I'm Schizophrenic

Thamsanqa Jantjie says his incoherent signing was the result of a schizophrenic attack; 'saw angels' descending on the crowd.

Mandela Memorial: Sign Language Interpreter 'A Fake'

Unknown 'interpreter' was simply making unintelligible hand gestures, in embarrassing incident with serious security implications.

'Bibiphobia on the Rise'

Veteran journalist-activist says the press would have lynched the Prime Minister if he had flown to Pretoria, too.

Labor Chief Slams PM over Mandela Memorial Absence

Opposition head says South African Jews are upset, accuses Netanyahu of 'insensitivity or plain stupidity'.

Edelstein to Lead Israeli Delegation to Mandela Memorial

Knesset Speaker MK Yuli Edelstein and five other MKs will represent Israel at memorial service for late South African President.

Live from South Africa: Mandela Memorial

Memorial attended by tens of thousands in Johannesburg's JNS Stadium - despite the rain.

Obama Shakes Castro's Hand At Mandela Event

Obama's handshake with communist leader Raul Castro comes despite frozen US-Cuban relations and imprisoned American Alan Gross' appeal.

A Mandela Moment in Jerusalem

'South Africans Don't Hate Israel, They Hate Oppression'

South Africa’s ambassador to Israel says Mandela identified with "the oppressed" but didn't hate Israel.

Netanyahu Won't Attend Mandela Memorial

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will not be attending Tuesday’s memorial for Nelson Mandela, cites financial and security reasons.

What Mandela's Legacy Can Teach Us About Zionism

Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

Former South African president Nelson Mandela dies at 95 after suffering from health issues in recent years.

PA Leaders Use Mandela's Death to Slam 'Occupation'

PA leaders liken late South African leader's fight against apartheid to their own struggle against "Israeli occupation."

Court Documents: Mandela in Vegetative State

South African government denies Mandela is in a permanent vegetative state, as outlined in court documents.

Mandela's Condition Improves, Says Ex-Wife

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is showing “great improvement,” according to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Nelson Mandela on Life Support

Former South African president's condition continues to deteriorate.

SA's Mandela in Critical Condition, Nation Prepares for 'Worst'

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 94, is still hospitalized in critical condition, as the nation prepares for “the worst.”

Nelson Mandela in Critical Condition

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is now in critical condition, officials say.

Former SA Pres. Nelson Mandela in ‘Serious Condition’

Former South African president Nelson Mandela is hospitalized in serious condition with another lung infection, officials say.