WJC News Update – Peace talks resume as Israel releases convicted Palestinian terrorists

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News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 14 August 2013

Hungarian Nazi war crimes suspect Csatary dies before trial commences

98-year-old Laszlo Csatary has died while awaiting trial, his lawyer has announced.

Peace talks resume as Israel releases convicted Palestinian terrorists

Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators are due to convene in Jerusalem following the release by Israel of Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday.

Major interfaith group IJCIC appoints first female chair – Jewish Week

14 Aug 2013 Betty Ehrenberg, executive director of the World Jewish Congress – North America, has been elected chair of the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultation. READ MORE »

Historical dishonor: German towns stuggle with honorary citizen Hitler – Spiegel Online

14 Aug 2013 Several towns in Germany still have Adolf Hitler on the rolls as an honorary citizen. Most remove his name once the oversight is discovered. But there is discussion about whether they should do so at all. READ MORE »

Sinai terrorists fire rocket at Eilat, Iron Dome intercepts – Jerusalem Post

14 Aug 2013 Terrorists fired a Grad rocket at Israel’s Red Sea resort of Eilat on Tuesday morning from the Sinai. READ MORE »

Young US Jews feel closer to Israel, studies find – Jewish Journal

14 Aug 2013 Young American Jews have closer ties to Israel than ever before, while Israelis who have moved to the United States are raising the Jewish consciousness of all Jews in the New World. READ MORE »