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European Jewish leaders warn Knesset election could trigger new EU sanctions, surge in antisemitism

“We have been working under the radar with many friendly foreign ministers in Europe to persuade them to block the sanctions until we know what the election will bring,” Muzicant said.

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A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag as protesters face police amid smoke during clashes following a protest against the rising cost of living in Bologna, Italy, October 17, 2026.
A World Jewish Congress delegation meets Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, September 2026.

World Jewish Congress visits Slovenia after Israel opens first embassy

A World Jewish Congress delegation met Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša and senior officials following the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy in Ljubljana.

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Former minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer and World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams speak at “Unite. Lead. Fight. - A Conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer & Sylvan Adams,” in Los Angeles, California, on September 9, 2026.

Dermer, WJC's Adams call for Israel to combat antisemitism with capabilities used to fight Iran

“The enemies of the Jews have to understand if you go after us, there’s going to be a price,” Dermer said. “We’re going to lose battles. But in fighting those battles, we will restore deterrence.”

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Ronald Lauder (Illustrative).

Israel Needs Units 8300, 8400, and 8500

Israel built extraordinary institutions to defend itself in war. Now it must build institutions capable of securing the peace and shaping its future.

|ByRONALD S. LAUDER

Grapevine, May 25, 2025: Resilience in the face of racism

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 25, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
L-R) DANNA AZRIELI, Yeshayahu Menat, and Galit Gal

Grapevine: Huckabee's here

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 24, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee addresses the media outside the US Embassy in Jerusalem, May 9, 2025.

Can the WJC rise to meet the challenges faced by 21st-century Jews?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: “I see old threats coming back and new threats emerging,” WJC President Ronald Lauder said at the 17th plenary of the World Jewish Congress.

MAY 23, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
SYLVAN ADAMS – the president of WJC Israel region – stood out for his declaration that the organization would be promoting the aliyah of one million Jews to the State of Israel.

Eduard Shyfrin to represent Ukraine in WJC as vice president

Dr. Eduard Shyfrin was elected to represent Ukraine as a vice president in the World Jewish Congress at its plenary session in Jerusalem this week.

MAY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eduard Shyfrin

'Lead with humanity': Herzog praises Israel's resumption of Gaza aid during WJC speech

Herzog also presented WJC President Ron Lauder with the Presidential Medal of Honor, 'Israel’s highest civilian honor.'

MAY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's President Isaac Herzog is seen addressing the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

New WJC-Israel Region president warns against ‘another Obama-like Iran nuclear deal’

“If Iran refuses to eliminate its uranium enrichment, then Israel, together with the US, must end their nuclear program with a committed bombing campaign," said Adams.

MAY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams, the newly appointed president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC)-Israel Region and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on May 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Grapevine: Big deal

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 10, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee receives the United Hatzalah Lifesaving Award, at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, May 1, 2025.

Power play: The battle for Jewish leadership in a changing world

Meet the AID Coalition – an independent slate shaking up World Jewish Congress elections with no ties to parties or religious groups.

APRIL 3, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM, IN COLLBORATIONS WITH THE AID COALITION
AID Coalition members.

‘Israel’s unofficial ambassador’ takes on new officially diplomatic role in the Middle East

The appointment comes amid a surge in global antisemitism, which Adams directly linked to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

MARCH 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams at a ceremony for torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 23, 2023.

Egypt's Sisi talks Gaza hostage deal with World Jewish Congress president

Sisi met with World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder and Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein to discuss improving access of humanitarian aid to Gaza and maintaining the ceasefire.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder (illustrative).