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French oil giant to pull out of Iran amid showdown over U.S. sanctions

Total’s move is likely to rattle European governments and the European Commission, which warned Trump against acting to punish their businesses operating in Iran.

Antisemitism czar slams German cartoon as 'Nazi propaganda'

The cartoon shows Netanyahu celebrating on the Eurovision song stage in Netta's attire while holding a missile which has a Star of David on it.

French lawmakers criticize Edelstein over Gaza, Syria attacks

“If I were a resident of Gaza I would have had just one desire: to join those confronting the Israeli soldiers because my dignity as a human being would be calling me to that border."

The Tower of London and the Jews

The story of how an old fortress, palace and place of law, torture and incarceration was also a place of refuge for British Jews.

S. Africa Jews: Ambassador recall a 'double-standard'

“The South African government’s decision to withdraw the South African ambassador from Israel is outrageous and displays gross double-standards against the Jewish state."

J Street decries ‘use of force against unarmed protesters’ on Gaza border

The organization also censured the timing of the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, saying that it was motivated by right-wing political concerns in both America and Israel.

Ukrainian mayor, diplomat caught in antisemitic rhetoric

One Ukrainian mayor had quite a lot to say about "the Jews."

Reform leader ‘alarmed, concerned and profoundly saddened’ by Gaza deaths

Jacobs also praised the opening of the embassy Monday while calling for renewed efforts to reach Israeli-Palestinian peace.

George Soros foundations' office to pull out of Hungary

"The government of Hungary has denigrated and misrepresented our work and repressed civil society for the sake of political gain."

U.S. Jewish groups laud Trump's 'courageous' embassy move

“The opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem is a historic milestone 2,000 years in the making,” said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.

France suffering ‘intifada,’ Jewish lawmaker says following Paris attack

Since 2012, hundreds of people have died in a series of terrorist attacks across France featuring explosives, firearms and vehicular ramming.

Why a gory Holocaust film is a blockbuster in Russia

Sobibor has made a huge splash in Russia, but now, Poland and the Netherlands have worked to exclude Russia from a committee planning a new museum on the grounds.

Harvey Weinstein’s wife opens up about ‘humiliation’

Georgina Chapman says she was shocked and humiliated when she heard the news.

Study: Poles betrayed more Jews than previously thought

Two thirds of the local Jews who hid there from the Nazis did not survive the war, mostly because of the actions of their non-Jewish neighbors, reports a new study.

Prominent Ukrainian rabbi inaugurates prayer for Trump’s success

The prayer was announced on the website of the Kiev Brodsky Synagogue.

Greek Jews to hold silent protest against antisemitism

The protest comes in response to the desecration of a Jewish cemetery near Athens.

Lost Shtetl Museum breaks ground in moving ceremony

Lithuanian president: The museum will bring back the names and faces of many families, friends and neighbors

Antisemitic assaults drive Amsterdam kosher eatery to close shop

In December, a 29-year-old Syrian asylum seeker smashed the restaurant’s window while holding a Palestinian flag.

Chabad-raised woman becomes Britain’s first Orthodox female rabbi

World ORT rebrands at Buenos Aires confab

Designed by Israeli branding company FIRMA, the rebrand was revealed to delegates at World ORT’s annual Board of Representatives meeting, which is taking place in Buenos Aires.

Man behind viral hassidic ‘haircut’ video posts apology

‘I just want to sincerely apologize to that young boy and his family.... I’m truly sorry’

Boy, 14, attacked outside yeshiva in New York

ADL is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible.

Canada to apologize for turning away Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany

Forced to return to Europe, 254 of the passengers on board the MS St. Louis were killed during the Holocaust.

McGill to honor Hillel Neuer

The human rights activist, international lawyer and writer is also well-known for his staunch Israel advocacy.

‘Nazi Grandma’ fails to show up for prison sentence

Ursula Haverbeck, 89, was sentenced to two years in prison for incitement caused by public Holocaust denial.