U.S. appeals court rules non-citizens can’t sue Arab Bank for funding terror groups behind Israel attacks

U.S. appeals court rules non-citizens can’t sue Arab Bank for funding terror groups behind Israel attacks

 

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 09 December 2015

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Jewish security guard murdered outside Copenhagen synagogue elected Dane of the Year 2015

Dan Uzan was killed by a jihadist terrorist in February while serving as a volunteer security guard outside Copenhagen’s main synagogue; prize is bestowed annually by the Berlingske Media group following an election that is open to the public.

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U.S. appeals court rules non-citizens can’t sue Arab Bank for funding terror groups behind Israel attacks – Jerusalem Post

The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York upheld a 2013 ruling that dismissed lawsuits against the Jordan-based bank, which a jury last year found liable for providing material support for Hamas in a trial pursued by Americans.

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Israel confirms Donald Trump meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu – New York Times

09 Dec 2015 The Jerusalem Post reported that Mr. Trump was considering a visit to the Temple Mount, the contested Jerusalem holy site that has been a major source of friction between Israel and the Palestinians  READ MORE »

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The eight miracles of Hanukkah – Buzzfeed

09 Dec 2015 There is no better holiday than Hanukkah, the festival of lights and wonders, to have a run-down of eight recent miracles that befell us Jews in the last century.  READ MORE »

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In Geneva, WJC recruits new members of its flagship Jewish Diplomatic Corps

09 Dec 2015 The World Jewish Congress Geneva Office has held a recruitment event to attract new members to join its Jewish Diplomatic Corps program.   READ MORE »

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Paris attacks: Third Bataclan attacker ‘identified’ – BBC News

09 Dec 2015 Media identified the man as Fouad Mohamed-Aggad, 23, from Strasbourg. READ MORE »