‘ South Africa’s Jews Failed Mandela ‘

Late President’s closest friend and ally accuses his community of neglecting struggle against apartheid Nelson Mandela’s closest friend, who stood trial alongside him and spent 22 years in prison, this week launched a scathing attack on South Africa’s Jewish leaders in the wake of the former President’s funeral. Denis Goldberg, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Mandela … Continued

‘Joy and anger’

As prison nightmare ends for doctor accused of killing patient in UAE, his family describes his ‘shocking’ ordeal An eminent doctor held in the notorious Al Wathba prison in the UAE desert could finally be home within hours after a horrific nine-month ordeal. Paediatric oncologist Cyril Karabus, 77,was snatched at the airport and dragged away … Continued

Home Truths

Gideon Raff, writer of hit C4 drama Homeland, tells Sharon Feinstein Gilad Schalit’s surprise visit to the set in Israel left cast and crew stunned “Can I get a photo of myself choking you?” Gilad Schalit asked Iranian actor Navid Negahban, who plays terrorist Abu Nazir in the hit TV show Homeland. And he did. … Continued