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Jan 28 2016

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei publishes Holocaust denial video on Holocaust Memorial Day

January 28 2016, 15:06

Yesterday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei released a video in which he remarked, regarding the Holocaust: “It is not clear whether the core of this matter is a reality or not. Even... Read more

Jan 28 2016

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Communities Secretary emphasises importance of challenging acts of hatred

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January 28 2016, 14:39

At the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration yesterday, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government emphasised the importance of calling out hate speech and not standing by while “everyday... Read more

Jan 28 2016

Lord Polak pays tribute to survivors on Holocaust Memorial Day

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January 28 2016, 11:20

In the House of Lords yesterday, CFI’s Honorary President, Lord Polak of Hertsmere CBE emphasised the importance of educating young people about the Holocaust and paid tribute to Holocaust survivors.... Read more

Jan 27 2016

Prime Minister announces national Holocaust memorial in London

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January 27 2016, 13:47

In Prime Minister’s questions today, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that a “striking national memorial” will be built in Victoria Tower Gardens, next to the... Read more

Jan 27 2016

CFI Parliamentary Chairman and Foreign Secretary mark Holocaust Memorial Day

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January 27 2016, 11:28

CFI's Parliamentary Chairman, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Pickles MP, and Foreign Secretary, Rt. Hon. Philip Hammond MP today marked Holocaust Memorial Day; the 71st Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Sir... Read more

Jan 26 2016

Israeli government approves ground-breaking investment plan for Arab sector

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January 26 2016, 15:43

Last month, the Israeli government approved a ground-breaking, five-year economic development plan for the Arab sector. The comprehensive plan seeks to close the large economic gaps between Jewish and Arab... Read more

Jan 26 2016

CFI Twitter Resource List 2016

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January 26 2016, 13:11

CFI has compiled a comprehensive list detailing the best news organisations, journalists, academics and more, to follow on Twitter for the latest news and opinion from Israel. The list is... Read more

Jan 26 2016

15-year-old Palestinian murderer “influenced” by official PA TV

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January 26 2016, 10:03

The 15-year-old killer of 38-year-old Israeli mother of six Dafna Meir, was reportedly influenced by messages inciting violence on official Palestinian Authority television. In a statement yesterday, the Israeli Security... Read more

Jan 22 2016

Conservative MPs commemorate the Holocaust in House of Commons debate

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January 22 2016, 16:40

CFI's Parliamentary Chairman, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Pickles, CFI Officers David Burrowes MP and Bob Blackman MP, and a number of Conservative MPs spoke at a House of Commons debate... Read more