News of israel

ICC opens Israeli-Palestinians war crimes probe

03-03-2021 14:57 Palestinian authorities hail decision by ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to open probe into alleged war crimes, a move Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu describes as "the essence of anti-Semitism."

EU to propose vaccine 'digital green pass' for safe movement

01-03-2021 12:37 This month, the European Commission will propose rules for an EU "Digital Green Pass" showing proof of Covid-19 vaccination and test results.

Israeli PM Netanyahu moving ahead with annexation plans

08-06-2020 15:55 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Jewish settlers that the country will move forward with West Bank annexation plans in accordance with Trump's Mideast plan.

Israel PM Netanyahu arrives at court for 'unprecendented' corruption trial

24-05-2020 08:52 Fresh from forming a new government after more than 500 days of electoral deadlock, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is beginning a new battle in a court Jerusalem – to stay out of prison.

Symbolism and pragmatism

25-01-2020 10:38 President Alberto Fernández has chosen a destination laden with profoundly ethical symbolism for his first journey abroad, and yet the pragmatic prism through which he appears to view every issue seems to have tinged most of the analysis.

Young Jews and Muslims remember Holocaust in Buenos Aries

25-01-2020 09:34 Representatives from the two communities were keen to emphasise how dialogue builds bridges and destroys prejudice.

Fernández flies to Israel in first foreign trip as president

21-01-2020 11:19 Argentine leader will attend commemorations marking Holocaust and 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz. He will also meet with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, in his first bilateral meeting as head of state on foreign soil.

Alberto Nisman march to take place in Plaza Vaticano

18-01-2020 09:54 Host of local politicians are expected to attend the event, which will have a sharp anti-Kirchnerite tone. DAIA Jewish organisation will hold a separate ceremony of remembrance, as will family.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says can't form new coalition

21-10-2019 17:46 The sitting president says he worked “tirelessly” to establish a union government, but to no avail. His opponent, Benny Gantz, will now get the chance to try.

UN warns it may default on salaries by November

09-10-2019 11:35 Argentina among countries that have yet to pay their 2019 dues, says UN Secretary General António Guterres, as he warns of a cash crisis.

A photo with books

22-07-2019 17:33 We saved the book from our homeland and the book saved us from extinction.

by Ariel Gelblung

Lower House moves to open 'in abstentia' trial into AMIA bombing

16-07-2019 16:34 Congress will now debate bill to elevate proceedings into the 1994 AMIA bombing to trial with plans to try defendants "in abstentia".