WJC News Update – US government report highlights rise in anti-Semitism

IDF intelligence: Assad used lethal sarin gas against rebels – Israel Hayom

23 Apr 2013 The Syrian regime has used lethal chemical weapons, mostly sarin gas, against armed rebels several times in the past few weeks, and is continuing to do so, the head of the IDF Military Intelligence Research Branch said. READ MORE »

Alan Baker: The opening of a Spanish consulate in Gaza – Jerusalem Post

23 Apr 2013 One of the central issues during the upcoming Israel visit of Spain’s foreign minister of Spain will be the minister’s decision to open a Spanish consulate in Gaza, accredited to the Hamas administration. READ MORE »

US in major arms deal with Israel, Arab allies 22 Apr 2013 Washington will sell Israel a range of advanced missiles and fighter jets, US Defense Secretary Hagel said in Jerusalem. The deal is part of a US$ 10 billion arms package also involving the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. READ MORE »