World Jewish Congress condemns deadly terror attack at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport

WJC News Update – ‘World must unite against fanatics’: World Jewish Congress condemns deadly terror attack at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport

 

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 29 June 2016

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Germany’s Jewish leaders concerned about al-Quds Day rally in Berlin

Jewish leaders in Germany have come out strongly against a march of anti-Israel activists this weekend which in recent years has been marked by anti-Semitic incidents and even violence.

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World Jewish Congress condemns deadly terror attack in Turkey / ‘World must unite against fanatics’

At least 41 people were killed and more than 239 injured at Atatürk Airport in Istanbul, the country’s main airport, in a terrorist attack on Tuesday evening. Turkey suspects ISIS of carrying out the suicide bombings.

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Israel’s Security Cabinet approves Turkey reconciliation deal – JTA

29 Jun 2016 Following a discussion of more than four hours, the Security Cabinet voted 7-3 to approve the deal, with Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked dissenting.  READ MORE »

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Report: Stipend for needy Shoah survivors in Israel might not be paid in July

29 Jun 2016 Thousands of Holocaust survivors in Israel might not receive their monthly allowances at the beginning of July because of an ongoing legal dispute between two companies, the newspaper ‘Haaretz’ reports.   READ MORE »

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Brazilian Jews donate 70,000 winter coats for charity – JTA

29 Jun 2016 Volunteers in two of Brazil’s largest Jewish communities have collected nearly 70,000 winter coats for the needy during two independent campaigns this month. READ MORE »

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Jewish lecturer attacked on UK train for carrying ‘schlep’ bag – Jewish News

29 Jun 2016 In the UK, a Jewish sociology lecturer carrying a book bag with the word ‘schlep’ on the side has been told to “f*** off back to Israel with the other Yids.”  READ MORE »

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Turkish chief rabbi: The Jewish community is on edge – Jerusalem Post

29 Jun 2016 After deadly Istanbul airport attack, Rabbi Yitzhak Haliva says the authorities are doing their utmost to protect Turkey’s Jewish community.  READ MORE »

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Passage out of hell: Tunnel dug by Jewish prisoners to escape Nazi death squads is rediscovered at site of mass execution – Daily Mail

29 Jun 2016 For the first time since 40 emaciated and traumatised prisoners alluded their Nazi captors, the tunnel they used to escape has been rediscovered.  READ MORE »