WJC News Update – Swedish country considering Brit Milah ban

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 19 December 2013

Swedish county might ban B’rith Milah

One of Sweden’s 21 counties is considering to introduce a ban on religious circumcision, the Swedish online newspaper ‘Sydöstran’ reported on Thursday.

Elliot Abrams: Fire Falk – Israel Hayom

19 Dec 2013 The special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories of the UN Human Rights Council is an extremist named Richard Falk. His only activity is to use violent and extreme language to denounce Israel – most recently for „a criminal intention that is genocidal.” READ MORE »

Israel to resume regular flights to Turkey – YNet

19 Dec 2013 After more than five years and in light of security arrangements coordination in local airports, Israeli airlines to start flying to Turkish destinations again this summer READ MORE »

After Israel boycott call, Brandeis withdraws from American Studies Association – Tablet

19 Dec 2013 Brandeis University has become the second institution to withdraw from the American Studies Association, following the organization’s decision to boycott Israel. READ MORE »

US diplomacy is destabilizing the Middle East, say ‘go-it-alone’ Saudis – Vancouver Sun

19 Dec 2013 Saudi Arabia has warned that it has been forced to go its own way in foreign policy as its Western allies seek diplomatic solutions to the war in Syria and conflict with Iran. READ MORE »