Algeria

Judo’s Olympic betrayal: Forfeiting to avoid Israeli opponents

Exploring the troubling trend of athletes forfeiting matches to avoid Israeli judokas and how it undermines the core values of judo and the Olympics.

By PATRICK MASCOE
07/08/2024

IJF to investigate, Israel calls for penalty after Algerian fails weigh-in

The head of Israel's Olympic Committee Yael Arad branded it a "disgrace" and called for the North African delegation to be punished.

By REUTERS
29/07/2024

Algeria’s judoka Olympic competitor accused of avoiding competing with Israel

Algeria’s Redouane Messaoud Dris, 22, had been scheduled to compete in the -73kg category against Israel’s Tohar Butbul on Monday, but was found to weigh above the 73kg limit.

Algeria to propose UN action to 'stop killing in Rafah'

The Algerian draft text uses the strongest Security Council language - it "decides that Israel, the occupying Power, shall immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in Rafah."

29/05/2024

Maurice El Medioni, Algerian Jewish pianist revered among Jews and Muslims, dies at 95

Maurice El Medioni, an Algerian Jewish pianist, created a lasting musical legacy blending eastern and western influences over a career spanning more than 70 years.

By JTA/CHRISTOPHER SILVER
02/04/2024

Israeli, Algerian lawmakers clash over denial of sexual violence on Oct. 7

"They went to a party and they were gang-raped, and kidnapped, and shot in the head," Farkash-Hacohen told Benhadida, to which she just shook her finger at the Israeli MK.

 The son of senior Hamas terrorist Mazen Fuqaha sits on the shoulders of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar

End of Hamas? Israel leaning toward exile of terror leaders from Gaza

According to a report on Channel 13, Israel and the US have recently been discussing a plan for the exile of senior Hamas members as part of a wider deal.

Algerian soccer player found guilty by French court after sharing antisemitic video

Youcef Atal received an eight month suspended sentence and was ordered to pay €45,000 (approximately NIS 179,700) for sharing an antisemitic video on Instagram.

We thank them for coming to celebrate the Feast of the Tabernacles - editorial

At a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel prejudice have again surfaced around the world, the Christian pilgrim's support for Israel should not be taken for granted.

Algeria joins other Arab countries in banning 'Barbie' movie

So far Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait have all banned the new “Barbie” movie, stating that the film promotes homosexuality.

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