The Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Alexander Avdeev and the Governor of the Tomsk Region Victor Kress, visited the Tomsk Synagogue, which is currently in the last stage of full-scale restoration.

Amidst great celebration, a new Torah scroll was brought into the Maor Jewish Community Center, in the Vyborgsky district of S.Petersburg.

Several anti-Semitic acts have been reported in France since Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla.

'[Grossman's] books illustrate the extent to which we can only end the cycle of violence, hatred and displacement in the Middle East.'

US looking to increase flow of goods to Gaza, pledges $400m. PA aid.

Amr Moussa warns of Israel's continued atrocities, assaults which violate human rights and international law.

Palestinian president meets with leaders of the American Jewish community in Washington, interviews with Charlie Rose.

Moscow had initially said UN moves would not affect S-300 deal;' Netanyahu hails fourth round of sanctions as 'positive' step.

In preparatory discussions, government cautioned that such an action would hamper Israel on the diplomatic and public relations front worldwide.

Parody of sanctions makes laughingstock of world.