Diplomatic event sparks claims Mexico recognized ‘Palestine’ The reports emerged following a routine credentials ceremony that has been taking place since 2013. Canaan Lidor March 23, 2025
From a Catholic Mexican actress on Spanish TV to a Jewish educator in Israel Services, liturgy and Shabbat spoke to Hannah Abitbul, now an observant Jew living with her husband and young son. Etgar Lefkovits Jan. 9, 2025
Pro-Hamas activist destroys Netanyahu’s wax statue in Mexico The masked vandal shouted "Long live Palestine" after toppling the figure. Jan. 8, 2025
30 Israeli orphans, including Oct. 7 victims, heal in Mexico “We are witnesses to the solidarity that characterizes the Jewish people,” said Isidoro Sirazi, president of the Magen David Mexico Community. July 5, 2024
Israeli hostage artwork defaced in Mexico The Brumberg family of Newton, Mass., commissioned the pro-Israel street art in Oaxaca. Etgar Lefkovits June 14, 2024
Jewish Arizona state rep: ‘Stop with excitement to elect first woman Jewish president of Mexico’ Claudia Sheinbaum “is no friend of Israel,” said Alma Hernandez, an Arizona state representative. June 3, 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum to be Mexico’s first woman, Jewish president The former Mexico City mayor has an insurmountable lead over her opponents, who have conceded the race. June 3, 2024
Mexico poised to elect woman president who is ‘uninvolved’ Jew “She’s not a product of the Mexican Jewish community,” said Dalia Wassner, director of the Jews of the Americas initiative at Brandeis University. Andrew Bernard May 31, 2024
Pro-Hamas rioters set fire to Israeli embassy in Mexico There were unverified reports of up to six people injured in the chaos. May 29, 2024
