WJC News Update – Sydney: Five injured in worst anti-Semitic attack in Australia’s recent history

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 28 October 2013

Menachem Z. Rosensaft: A message from Pope Francis to a son of Holocaust survivors

Recently, I was privileged to receive a message from Pope Francis that further evidences his willingness to posit the Holocaust in an unconventional theological context.

Sydney: Five injured in worst anti-Semitic attack in Australia’s recent history

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has called for Australia’s anti-racism strategy to be strengthened following an attack on Jews in Sydney.

Israel agrees to return to UN Human Rights Council – Jerusalem Post

28 Oct 2013 Netanyahu government re-establishes ties just 48 hours before Israel’s scheduled appearance for its Universal Periodic Review. READ MORE »

Israel to free next 26 Palestinian prisoners under deal – BBC News

28 Oct 2013 The Israeli government has approved the release of another 26 Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered deal for the resumption of peace talks. READ MORE »

Israel strikes Gaza, claims hits on two rocket launchers – CNN

28 Oct 2013 The Israeli military said the strikes came after its Iron Dome defense system intercepted a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip above the city of Ashkelon. READ MORE »

Ukrainian far-right party upstages FIFA with visit to Zurich headquarters

28 Oct 2013 Lawmakers of Svoboda entered the Zurich headquarters of the international soccer federation and posed with official in front of ‘blood and honor’ flag. READ MORE »