Western Wall rabbi tells European envoys: Jews don’t need your approval

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch, the rabbi of the Western Wall, chastised United Nations diplomats from four countries who refused to visit the sacred site, in an open letter on Friday. The ambassadors of Italy, Romania, Slovenia and Moldova withdrew from a group visit to the Western Wall a week ago when the European Union ordered member-state […]
Shipwrecks from Roman era discovered off Israel’s shores

According to the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Marine Archaeology Unit, “The finds reveal the story of two ships that sank with all hands in different periods, apparently while attempting to maneuver the vessels into port.”
Romania, Honduras, Cabo Verde Moving Embassies to Jerusalem

Three more countries join the rush to move their embassies.
Eli Wiesel’s Childhood Home Vandalized With Anti-Semitic Graffiti

The childhood house of famed Nobel Laureate Holocaust novelist, Eli Wiesel, was spraypainted with anti-semitic graffiti on Friday.
White House Faith Leadership Council Celebrates Embassy Move

‘I have to give thanks to our tenacious president, Donald J. Trump. As I always say about him, ‘promise made, promise kept,’’ said Paula White, a pastor and televangelist.
Excitement in Israel as Countries Prepare to Raise Flags at New Embassies in Jerusalem

With the Guatemalan flag already hoisted at the location of its new embassy in Jerusalem, there is a palpable mood of excitement among Israeli officials to see other countries doing the same very soon.
Romanian President Denounces ‘Secret Deals With the Jews’ to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis called for the resignation of Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă over the matter.
Rivlin, Netanyahu Welcome Romanian President, Celebrate Ties

“Romania places special importance to its relations with Israel, and this visit was to honor the past of our relations and reflect upon the future.”
First Romanian Public Holocaust Memorial Center Opens in Elie Wiesel’s Childhood Home

Romania’s first Holocaust education center has opened on Sunday in the childhood home of Nobel Laureate, human rights activist, and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel.
The Israeli Air Force Returns to Romania

One year after the disastrous Sikorsky Helicopter accident, the Israeli Air Force`s sent two Hercules squadrons to Romania for an intensive training session. This video includes interviews with the Israeli commanders from the Israel Air Force.