Uphold the UN Charter or become terrorists’ tool, WJC tells UN Human Rights Council

Uphold the UN Charter or become terrorists’ tool, WJC tells UN Human Rights Council

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 24 July 2014

WUJS volunteers help Israeli kids avoid rockets

The World Union of Jewish Students established a partnership with the Women’s International Zionist Organization to provide extra volunteers for WIZO day-care centers.

Uphold the UN Charter or become terrorists’ tool, WJC tells UN Human Rights Council

Statement at Geneva throws UN’s Gaza dilemma into sharp relief.

Maccabi Haifa’s friendly with Lille stopped after pro-Palestinian protesters storm pitch and attack players – Daily Mail

24 Jul 2014 A soccer game between an Israeli and a French team in Austria was halted after protesters stormed the pitch and attacked the Israeli players.  READ MORE »

Ban Ki-moon ‘alarmed’ at use of UN schools in Gaza as weapons cache

24 Jul 2014 The UN secretary-general and Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird condemned that rockets were placed by Hamas in a UN-run school in Gaza. READ MORE »

Rockets launched at greater Tel Aviv; Iron Dome interceptions heard overheard – Jerusalem Post

24 Jul 2014 Sirens and explosions were heard throughout the major population centers of central Israel on Thursday, including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Givatayim and Bnei Brak. READ MORE »

For two Americans, service to Israel ends in tragedy – JTA

23 Jul 2014 Sean Carmeli, 21, and another American, Max Steinberg, a 24-year-old from Woodland Hills, Calif., were among the 13 Israeli soldiers — all members of the Golani Brigade — killed during heavy fighting in Gaza on Sunday.  READ MORE »

At UN, Canada blames Hamas for Gaza casualties – The Star

23 Jul 2014 In a statement, Canadian Foreign Minister Baird said he was “appalled” by reports of a stockpile of rockets found in a school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in Gaza. READ MORE »