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Nadir Adri dies from injuries sustained in Panama minibus crash, raising Israeli death toll to two

Nadir Adri's funeral will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Ashdod.

Nadir Edri.
PANAMA’S AMBASSADOR Ezra Cohen: Full circle. (Marc Israel Sellem) COHEN’S FATHER in the Israeli army in 1948, right before his capture by Jordanian forces.

A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America

Jerusalem diplomatic event highlights city’s strategic significance, May 13, 2026.

US diplomat urges embassy moves to Jerusalem ahead of Jerusalem Day

The scene of a bus crash in Panama where an Israeli woman was killed on May 13, 2026.

Israeli woman killed, several Israelis injured in Panama highway crash


FBI offers reward for info on 1994 Hezbollah terror attack

The Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 exploded shortly after takeoff from Colón, instantly killing everyone on board, including four Israelis and three Americans.

 Grad rockets used by Hezbollah

Iran’s Raisi joins long list of political leaders involved in mysterious crashes

It isn't expected that presidents should go missing or be involved in crashes. However, historically, a number of important political and military leaders have met their end in crashes.

 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024

Israeli ambassador to Panama: Israeli businesses should examine Panama's potential

Panama is interested in becoming a sustainable investment center and wants to increase cooperation with the State of Israel in technological and economic fields.

 A person holds a flag, after Panama's top court ruled unconstitutional a mining contract with Canadian miner First Quantum to operate a copper mine in the country, following weeks of protests against the deal, in Panama City, Panama, November 28, 2023.

Panama's Freddy Gondola to join Israeli club Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Mixed emotions for Bnei Reineh after stalemate with Hapoel Haifa, focus shifts to state cup championship.

 "The fact that we are disappointed now says everything"

Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible

The channel is Panama’s biggest source of revenue, bringing in $4.3 billion in 2022. 

 DOCK WORKERS on a small rowing boat pull a rope between the dock and vehicle carrier ‘Sirius Leader’ as it prepares to enter the Miraflores locks while transiting the Panama Canal last September.

Panama City Celebrates Israel's 75th Independence Day in Grand Style

 R to L: Panamanian Foreign Minister Jenaina Tewaney Mencomo, Ambassador Itai Bardov, Ambassador's wife Sarit Gold Bardov, US Ambassador Mary Carmen Aponte, US Deputy Ambassador John Barrett

Israeli saxophonist energizes Panama Jazz Festival with iconic peace song


“Living Room” by Inbal Pinto presented at Prisma Festival in Panama City


Israeli pavilion at Panama International Book Fair receives prime exposure

 Israeli pavilion at Panama International Book Fair

Central American leaders gather for solidarity and support for Israel, combat antisemitism

Last week's event in Panama was the first-ever in-person Central America-Israel Forum to reject antisemitism and support Israel following last year's virtual meeting.

 Central-America Israel Forum participants