Tunisia

Tunisian president claims Djerba synagogue shooting wasn't antisemitic

Two Jewish cousins and three police officers were killed in a shooting near the Djerba synagogue on Lag Ba'Omer.

15/05/2023
 El Ghriba synagogue Djerba

Djerba synagogue shooting: Aviel Hadad will be buried on Friday in Netivot

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it is in contact with Aviel's family in Israel and is helping them during these "difficult times."

12/05/2023

Tunisia's Saied condemns attack on Djerba Jews, historic synagogue

An attack at a historic synagogue and Jewish site in Djerba killed two Jewish cousins and three security personnel.

Djerba Jews and their supporters show resilience after deadly attack

Just a day after a shooting at the synagogue, worshippers gathered to celebrate a brit milah.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
11/05/2023
 El Ghriba synagogue Djerba

Tunisia synagogue attack may bolster Saied's bid to maintain Western aid

The West may aim to bolster Tunisian security without relinquishing its criticism over the Saied Administration’s political direction.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
11/05/2023

Despite pressure, US move to cut aid to Tunisia remains unlikely

While existing assistance is likely to stay in place, Tunisian President Saied’s authoritarian bent may halt further cooperation and developing ties with the West

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
11/05/2023

Governments across the world must do more to protect their Jews - editorial

Following a deadly shooting attack in Tunsia, Israel cannot and should not be expected to be the sole guarantor of Jewish safety around the world.

Jewish cousins killed in Djerba, Tunisia are French, Israeli

The two cousins killed at the shooting near the synagogue in Djerba, Tunisia were identified as Aviel and Ben Hadad, one being Israeli and the other being French.

10/05/2023

Israeli, Jewish orgs. aware of threats to Tunisian Jews for months - exclusive

Israeli officials said that there is a secret plan for massive aliyah from Tunisia, but it is unclear if the Jewish community members are interested in immigrating to Israel.

10/05/2023

5 killed in shooting near Lag Ba'omer fest at ancient synagogue in Tunisia

Thousands of Jewish pilgrims arrive to the island of Djerba every year for Lag Ba'omer festivities.

09/05/2023
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