Ethnic and religious minorities
Jewish groups hail California law making it the first state to list ‘Jewish’ as an ethnicity
Also on Wednesday, Newsom approved AB 1763, which will include religious holiday observance as a type of excused absence in schools without requiring a written request from a parent or guardian.
Yazidi fighters disarm in Iraq's Sinjar after a decade of division - what comes next? - analysis
Democrats announce Knesset slate ahead of elections, MK Lazimi takes second spot after Golan
China implements law requiring minorities conform to CCP cultural, religious guidelines
Syria pledges to form committee to investigate clashes in Sweida
The committee would investigate reported attacks and abuses against civilians and refer anyone proven to have participated in such attacks to the judiciary.
Iran carrying out major crackdown in wake of ceasefire, arresting Israel 'collaborators'
Iranian intelligence services have arrested 26 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel during the recent 12-day war between the two countries.
The narrative of ethnic fragmentation in Iran is a dangerous mistake - opinion
What Iranians need now is a government that invests in their welfare, respects human rights, and allows free expression, a true national renaissance, not a hasty partition.
Israel's new status will be defending non-Islamist minorities in the Middle East - opinion
In witnessing the persecution and suffering of the Middle East’s Christian communities, Israel is willing to posture itself as a defender of minorities suffering from extreme Islamism.
Are DEI changes coming to Israel? - interview
Israeli CEO Inbal Horesh spoke to The Jerusalem Post about Israel's likely future DEI initiatives.
Top diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria at Aqaba conference
Blinken said at a news conference that the rebels had agreed on a joint communique that also calls for an inclusive and representative government.
The free world must support Iran's minorities in toppling the Iranian regime - opinion
It is the duty of the free world to support the protests seeking “women, life, freedom” and the minorities of Iran wishing to establish a national government separate from Tehran.
US religious freedom commission leaves Saudi Arabia after rabbi co-chair told to remove kippah
Cooper, an Orthodox rabbi and the director of global social action for the Simon Wiesenthal Center advocacy group, “politely” refused the request with the backing of US embassy staff.
American Jewry is a blessing and a curse - opinion
Recent events, however, do require some rethinking and realignment on the part of both individuals and the community
Plight of Iran’s Jews a reminder of its terror against women, minorities - opinion
Iran's Jews were forced to protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. Yet Tehran tellingly turned a blind eye to the Hamas' horrific crimes against women.
