Legal Affairs
Questions of who should get taught, what students know and how they are learning have come to the forefront as the rise in anti-Semitism continues in North America and Europe.
Justice Ministry said trial will begin on March 17 at 3 p.m. • Prime minister required to attend Jerusalem District Court for first session.
Bahram Karimi, 53, was charged with conspiring to commit bank fraud, bank fraud and making false statements in connection with his alleged involvement in a project by the Iranian and Venezuelan governments.
“States and local school boards, NOT Washington, should ensure our children are getting the best education, including on the subject of the Holocaust and human atrocities of all kinds, in all places and against all peoples,” said Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas).
According to the survey, the most prevalent stereotypes are “Jews stick together more than most Americans” (44 percent), “Jews like to be at the head of things” (25 percent) and “Jews are more loyal to Israel than to America” (24 percent).
The head of France’s main judges’ union was “shocked” by his remarks, noting that even though French President Emmanuel Macron promises not to interfere in court rulings, “that’s exactly what he’s doing!”
The Israeli prime minister is now banking that all eyes are on the newly released Mideast initiative, and that the public sees him as the only one who can lead the country to the historic opportunities presented by the peace plan.
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit files Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment in Jerusalem district court hours after Netanyahu withdraws his request for parliamentary immunity.
“I will not let my opponents interfere with the historic move I am leading,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is in Washington for talks on the Mideast peace plan.
If enacted, it would expand the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s education programming to teachers nationwide, requiring the museum to develop and disseminate resources to improve awareness and understanding of the Holocaust and its lessons.
While any peace deal is likely to be controversial, its project release is coming under added scrutiny. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political opponents believe that he stands to benefit from the outcome just five weeks’ away from national elections.
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein “fell into the trap laid by the left,” say sources close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu • Blue and White leader Benny Gantz: “Netanyahu requested a debate on immunity—Netanyahu will get a debate.”
