They were forced to leave everything behind: Their homes, loved ones, places of worship, and businesses. Today, we remember and honor the nearly one million Jews expelled from Arab countries and Iran after the 1947 UN vote to establish Israel. They lost everything, yet they

As a Māori, I feel ashamed of these statistics: “Almost all of the perpetrators of antisemitic hate crimes in NZ were either Māori (49%) or European (46%)”. That is a disproportionate number of Māori perpetrators of hate. We are better than this! But… it’s not surprising,

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Hi all, In a week, I will be moving back, with my dear family, to 🇮🇱 . It's hard to imagine that 4 years have already gone by. Time runs fast when there is not a dull moment. #ThankYou to all friends and supporters of 🇮🇱. You are welcome to follow 👇 linkedin.com/in/ran-yaakoby…

🌍 “The ICC Targets Israel: Ignoring Law, Logic, and Justice” 🌍 The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israel’s PM and former Defence Minister, marking the first time the court has targeted leaders of a democratic nation, while actively defending its very existence on multiple

The ICC accuses Israel of ‘starvation as warfare.’ Let’s unpack that with some facts: 1️⃣ Since the war began, Israel has facilitated the delivery of 1,138,847 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza in 57,545 trucks (as of Nov, 25th, 2024). That’s more aid than most countries provide

ICC Ignores Its Own Rules The ICC has clear rules to follow—but when it comes to Israel, those rules seem to disappear. 📜 Rule #1: The ICC only steps in if the country involved is unwilling or unable to investigate itself. This is called the Rule of Complementarity, and it

Israel Ambassador Ran Yaakoby reflects on his time in New Zealand. Watch the full interview with Sean Plunket & Ran Yaakoby at theplatform.kiwi

His Excellency Alon Roth-Snir presented his credentials to Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro Governor-General NZ, commencing his official role as Ambassador of Israel to New Zealand. Welcome to New Zealand!

The declaration released yesterday, to which New Zealand is party, appears to miss the mark. Hamas is solely responsible for the suffering of the population and the continuation of the war. International pressure must be directed at Hamas!

“This is the first famine in history where only children are starving, next to overweight adults. How is that possible? Meanwhile, millions of children are starving in Sudan, Yemen, Mali, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, and Madagascar, but nobody cares, because Jews are not involved.”

🚛Over 120 trucks were collected and distributed yesterday by the UN and international organizations. 🚛An additional 180 trucks entered Gaza and are now awaiting collection and distribution, along with hundreds of others still queued for UN pickup. More consistent collection

This is what a modern blood libel looks like: A sick child. A hijacked photo. A lie that spreads faster than truth. His name is Osama al-Raqab. He has cystic fibrosis, a serious genetic illness. He’s been in Italy receiving treatment since June 12. Israel enabled his medical

Israel and NZ both protect and support the democratic right to demonstrate—Hamas does not! Criticizing democratic Israel during yesterday's Auckland demonstration while echoing a designated terror group that uses human shields and holds 48 hostages is a dangerous contradiction.

“I welcome New Zealand’s decision not to recognise a Palestinian state. This sends a clear message to Hamas terrorism: violence will not be rewarded, and the Israeli hostages should be immediately released”

Two years ago, we Israelis woke to sirens and missiles as terrorists murdered 1,200 people and dragged hundreds from their homes. We remember the victims, remain committed to bringing home the 48 hostages still held captive, and continue defending our existence while seeking

Saying "Israel needs better PR" is like saying the Jewish people need better PR. No one says the latter, because it’s absurd to think two millennia of obsessive, shape-shifting hatred can be massaged with slick messaging. Yes, some states have “great PR.” Qatar buys their

Never forget. The New York Times describes the detailed instructions Yahya Sinwar and Hamas commanders gave to target civilians on October 7th, the level of savagery, and the importance of capturing it. Sick. An evil in our time that can never hold power again. nytimes.com/2025/10/11/wor…