Nelson Mandela

British activists attempt to set up statue of terrorist Marwan Barghouti in Parliament Square

Supporters of Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned for his role in deadly Second Intifada attacks, sought to place his likeness among Britain's historic leaders in a symbolic London protest.

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Jailed Fatah official Marwan Barghouti
Regent Xami in Jerusalem’s Old City, with the Western Wall behind him.

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.

|ByGIL LEWINSKY
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 participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla that was intercepted by Israel.

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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, 51, will join the Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes dozens of boats and hundreds of people from 44 countries, including Sweden's Greta Thunberg.

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Mandela's vital Jewish allies

The iconic South African leader had a important relationships with the local Jewish community in his country.

DECEMBER 6, 2013ByJTA
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Former South African president Nelson Mandela dies aged 95

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

DECEMBER 6, 2013ByREUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF
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The Peres peregrinations

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

NOVEMBER 5, 2013ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
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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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2013ByJTA
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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.

AUGUST 18, 2013BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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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.

JULY 3, 2013ByWARREN GOLDSTEIN
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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.

JUNE 27, 2013ByREUTERS
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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.

JUNE 24, 2013ByREUTERS
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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.

JUNE 13, 2013ByURI SAVIR
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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.

JUNE 6, 2013ByMARION FISCHEL
Peres out of coffee cups