US revokes visa of prominent Israeli rabbi
Embassy declines to comment on status of Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's visa, but his office alleges that the decision was the work of "anti-Zionists" who are trying to "silence rabbis."
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Casualties mount after Russians enter eastern Ukraine city
"We are unable to count the dead and the wounded amid the street fighting," says mayor of Sievierodonetsk. Meanwhile, EU continues to fumble embargo on Russian oil.
State Department antisemitism envoy Lipstadt delivers first address
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt takes on conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial and imbalanced criticism of Israel.
UK prepares for grand celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign
Country to hold four days of pomp and pageantry in central London with brass bands, street parties and a planned appearance by the monarch.
Toronto police arrest man who threatened yeshivah, yelled 'kill Jews'
A weapon is discovered on the suspect, who was arrested and faces several charges.
Denmark, US send weapons to Ukraine as Russia pummels hold-out city in east
The embattled country receives "so many" Harpoon anti-ship missiles and howitzers that it could "sink the entire Russian Black Sea Fleet." Germany and France call for immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops. In response to Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO, Russia announces formation of new military units along its western border.
UNSC's European members again swing at Israel
In keeping with Europe's obsession over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the latest meeting of the UN's top body sees France, Ireland, Albania, and Estonia censure Israel's policies in the West Bank while failing to even mention the wave of Palestinian terrorism against Israelis.
1,500 people believed killed in Russian assault on Luhansk city
Russia warns supplying Ukraine with weapons capable of reaching its territory would be "a serious step towards unacceptable escalation." Western nations weigh allowing Russian oligarchs to buy their way out of sanctions.
Report: Newly appointed ISIS leader detained in Istanbul raid
Turkey's National Security Council says the country's current and future military operations on its southern borders, including with Syria, do not target its neighbors' sovereignty but are necessary for Turkish security.
At AJC's diplomatic seder, Ukraine takes spotlight in fight for freedom
“On this night we regard as different from all other nights, we try to interact in a different way and tell you a little about ourselves, our people’s history,” said Jason Isaacson, AJC’s chief policy and political affairs officer.