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Colombias new president recognizes Moroccan Sahara and restores Israel ties on day one
Colombia’s new president recognizes Moroccan Sahara and restores Israel ties — on day one. Analysis: While the previous government backed the Polisario, Abelardo de la Espriella flipped Colombia’s position within hours of taking office and realigned with Morocco and Israel
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Turkey Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal Pact treats an attack on any one of the three countries as an attack on all, as Riyadh braces for possible Iran-backed strikes from Iraq and Yemen
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Warsaw Ghettos secret archive comes to New York
Warsaw Ghetto’s secret archive comes to New York. Museum of Jewish Heritage exhibition marks 80 years since the Oyneg Shabes Archive was recovered, showcasing original diaries, letters, children’s writings and the milk cans used to hide them
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Ceuta and Melilla Europes most fortified border also serves as a Jewish religious boundary
Ceuta and Melilla: Europe’s most fortified border also serves as a Jewish religious boundary. DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Spain’s Ceuta and Melilla have become the center of a migration crisis, reviving geopolitical tensions while highlighting a crossroads of Jewish history and culture.
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Federal appeals court revives Hasidic inmates claims over alleged Iowa prison religious violations
Federal appeals court revives Hasidic inmate’s claims over alleged Iowa prison religious violations. The court ruled that Lawrence Hamby may proceed with several claims alleging Iowa prison officials failed to accommodate his requests for kosher food, Shabbat candles and other religious needs.
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New museum opens at UK mansion where captive Nazi officers were spied on to glean secrets
New museum opens at UK mansion where captive Nazi officers were spied on to glean secrets. ‘Listeners,’ mostly Jewish refugees, transcribed conversations of high-ranking POWs during World War II who were lulled by comforts to disclose intel that was used against Germany
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US beauty brand founder Susan Yara faces boycott calls after posting pictures in Tel Aviv
US beauty brand founder Susan Yara faces boycott calls after posting pictures in Tel Aviv. Some users and beauty influencers slam Naturium creator; one photo included Israeli model Stav Netanel-Nagar, who says she also faced an online harassment campaign
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US scrutinizes more schools over admissions practices and anti-Israel protests
US scrutinizes more schools over admissions practices and anti-Israel protests. Education Department says it’s probing 2 California colleges for alleged failure to respond to antisemitism; DOJ claims Duke admissions practices favored Blacks and Hispanics
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On this day Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402 killing all 58 people onboard
On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard. On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.
