Nelson Mandela

A voice from apartheid: South Africa's Regent Xami’s calls for indigenous support of Israel

Xami, who lived through South Africa’s apartheid, offered invaluable testimony on the misuse of that term against Israel and the deep sense of kinship many indigenous nations feel toward Jews.

Regent Xami in Jerusalem’s Old City, with the Western Wall behind him.
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela who was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, reacts after his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 8, 2025

Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel

Mandla Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joins protesters, mainly Houthis, during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen March 28, 2025.

Mandela's grandson: What Palestinians face is 'far worse form of apartheid'

Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, speaks to reporters in South Africa

Mandela's grandson denied UK visa over his support for Hamas


Former South African president Nelson Mandela dies aged 95

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma announces passing, says nation has "lost its greatest son."

Nelson Mandela

The Peres peregrinations

The adventures of Israel’s premier globe-trotting public servant

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South African Jewish leaders slam campaign to free Palestinian prisoners

SA Zionist Federation says it's an insult to compare Marwan Barghouti, who was jailed for terrorism, to Nelson Mandela.

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Southern comforts among the wildlife and history

South Africa’s excellent tourist infrastructure and diversity of appealing experiences make it a prime destination.

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A prayer for Mandela from S. Africa's chief rabbi

Rabbi Warren Goldstein prays, on behalf of the people of South Africa, for former president Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela

S. African president cancels trip as Mandela ails

94-year-old Mandela critically ill in hospital; president declines to comment on reports that anti-apartheid leader on life support.

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Mandela's health worsens, condition now 'critical'

Two weeks after being hospitalized with lung infection, the former South African president's condition worsens.

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Savir's Corner: Peres’s tomorrow

Peres is ageless; that goes not just for him, but also for his view of what young people can achieve.

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A sip of Shimon Peres?

Representatives of Jacobs coffee complete a mosaic of President Shimon Peres in honor of his upcoming 90th birthday.

Peres out of coffee cups

Sinai Today: Long walk to freedom

Understanding the imperfections of the human condition is an important key to success in life.

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