WJC Hírek Frissítve – Izland fővárosában Reykjavík bojkottálják az izraeli termékeket

WJC News Update – Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik votes to boycott Israeli products

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 17 September 2015

Ann Coulter faces backlash after using expletive about Jews on Twitter

Conservative US commentator Ann Coulter stood accused of anti-Semitism after posting a series of messages on Twitter accusing Republican presidential candidates of trying to please Jews and Evangelicals by expressing support for Israel.

Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik votes to boycott Israeli goods

The City Council of Reykjavik, capital of Iceland and home to about half of the Nordic country’s population, has voted to boycott Israeli goods until Israel “ends it occupation of Palestinian territories.”

How can Obama and Netanyahu reconcile in 5776? Experts explain – JTA

17 Sep 2015 In the contemplative spirit of the Days of Awe, JTA canvassed the experts to recommend a way forward for the two leaders. READ MORE »

‘I will drop a bombshell in my forthcoming UN speech’, Abbas says

17 Sep 2015 Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas promised to “drop a bombshell” in his speech to the UN General Assembly” in New York later this month, though he refused to reveal what that bombshell will be. READ MORE »

Alon Ben-David: Netanyahu can’t stop Putin, but he can coordinate with the Russians in Syria – Jerusalem Post

17 Sep 2015 The Israeli prime minister’s upcoming visit to Moscow will seek to prevent accidental military friction with Russian forces in Syria. READ MORE »