Reuven Rivlin elected as new president of Israel

2014. június 10 18:56

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 10 June 2014

 

WJC welcomes Rivlin’s election as new Israeli head of state

Former Knesset speakler Reuven Rivlin, 74, was elected on Tuesday as new Israeli president. He will succeed Shimon Peres in July. WJC President Ronald Lauder called Rivlin „a man of conviction who will do Israel proud.”

Greek politician with anti-Semitic background becomes minister

10 Jun 2014 Makis Voridis, a man accused of promoting anti-Semitic views and who considers France’s Jean-Marie Le Pen a mentor and friend, was named as Greece’s new minister for health. READ MORE »

Tourism to Israel at record levels, 1.5 million visit country between January and May – Jerusalem Post

10 Jun 2014 Minister Uzi Landau said: „The recent visit of Pope Francis caused a significant spike in incoming tourism.” READ MORE »

Police reportedly probe white supremacist link to Las Vegas shootings – Fox News

09 Jun 2014 The pair who fatally shot two Las Vegas police officers and one civilian before taking their own lives Sunday are believed to be a married couple who possessed white supremacist paraphernalia and spoke of targeting police officers. READ MORE »