A British lawmaker accused of blaming a Jewish conspiracy for his conviction in connection with a fatal car crash has resigned from the Labor Party ahead of a disciplinary hearing.
In an apparent break with the European Union position, Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans said he has “no criticism” of Israel over its alleged strikes in Syria.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco is paying for the restoration of Jewish heritage sites on the island of Cape Verde, part of an effort that his Jewish adviser says reflects the king’s recognition of Jewish influence on his country’s culture. Some speculate he has other motives.