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  (JTA) — In the wake of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Colombian President Gustavo Petro tussled with Jewish leaders on social media, and pro-Palestinian protesters burned an Israeli flag outside of the Israeli embassy in Bogotá. Since the news of the attacks spread on Saturday, Gustavo Petro — a former member of the M19 armed […]

Asked by Israeli ambassador to condemn Hamas's mass killings, Gustavo Petro tweets: 'Terrorism is killing innocent children, whether in Colombia or Palestine'

(JTA) — In the wake of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Colombian President Gustavo Petro tussled with Jewish leaders on X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, and pro-Palestinian protesters

The rise in antisemitic incidents has prompted rigorous actions from governments and organizations across the Americas, while Africa strengthens its ties with Israel and the Jewish community.

Second win in a row keeps improbable run alive at Israel's first-ever soccer tourney appearance, but squad likely face powerhouse Brazil next

He’s the global left’s latest poster boy. Dressed in a bulletproof vest and standing behind a team of shield-wielding bodyguards, Gustavo Petro, the former guerilla turned senator and mayor, told Colombia’s voters that conservative governments failed the nation. On June 19, Petro was elected Colombia’s first leftist president. Francia Márquez, an environmental activist, became the country’s first Black vice president. Petro joins a growing “pink tide” that’s sweeping across Lati...

Welcome to Thursday, where Kim Jong-un offers to reopen hotline with Seoul, a 96-year-old Nazi war crime suspect flees and a Turkish man gets so drunk he joins a search party for himself. From France, we also take a look, and listen, to the surprisingly loud noises of the countryside.