Belarus

Belarus court clears way for building of luxury apartments atop former Jewish cemeteries

In addition to the cemeteries in Gomal and Mozyr, authorities are accused of sanctioning the destruction of three synagogues and two more Jewish cemeteries.

By Cnaan Liphshiz August 25, 2017 6:34 am

Jared Kushner’s family is a legend in this Belarus town

The Kushners may be famous around the world for its ties to Donald Trump. But in Belarus, the family of the president's son-in-law is best known for their daring Holocaust escape.

June 6, 2017 4:20 pm

Israeli immigrant who converted to Islam indicted for trying to join ISIS

The Belarus native purchased a one-way ticket to Turkey in order to cross the border into Syria and fight for the terrorists, the Shin Bet security service said.

March 1, 2017 1:33 pm