The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed deep disappointment with Thailand’s recognition of a Palestinian state, calling the move ''counterproductive to peace.''
European Union Foreign Ministers are likely to issue a declaration in which they express concern over Israeli settlements and call for the preservation of a viable two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, at their monthly meeting on Monday in Brussels.
Diplomats said in Brussels the European Union foreign ministers later Monday would officially adopt the measures that were hashed out by the 27 ambassadors.
On January 16, a rally was held in Uman’ against Hasidism and Jewish pilgrims who visit the city. The activity of Jewish organizations was said to be an “occupation” by the organizers of the event.
Yad Vashem in Jerusalem will open a new exhibition, ''Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity,'' on January 23 to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January).
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Cyprus in February, an official said on Thursday, becoming the country's first premier to visit the island nation.
US President Barack Obama on Thursday said US-led sanctions had reduced Iran's economy to a ''shambles,'' in a robust defense of his policy towards Tehran following sharp Republican attacks.
Release of statement appeared to reflect frustration at Iran's recent statements hinting at a willingness to return to table but Tehran's failure to formally respond and commit to discussing the nuclear program.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which commemorates every year the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp (27 January 1945), will be marked next Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels during a special event.
