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

“Jewish members were part of the foundation of Panama,” Panama’s charismatic Ambassador to Israel, Ezra Cohen, tells the Magazine.

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.
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

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebration in Astana, Kazakhstan, April 27, 2026.

Isaac Herzog will visit Panama in May, Panamanian president confirms


Death toll rises to seven as hurricane Michael rages Florida

"The wind was really tearing us apart. It was so scary you’d poo yourself.”

Waves take over a house as Hurricane Michael comes ashore in Alligator Point, Florida, U.S., October 10, 2018.

Lauder joins zero discrimination movement led by Panama’s First Lady

The Zero Discrimination movement seeks to raise awareness about the harmful effects of discrimination and promote the rights everyone has to a full, dignified and productive life.

Ronald Lauder surrounded by the First Couple of Panama - President Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez and First Lady Lorena Castillo García de Varela.

Israel’s men’s and women’s flag football teams head to Panama

The Israeli women face an uphill challenge to medal. In its opening group games, Israel faces world No. 2 Austria, No. 3 Mexico, No. 5 USA and European champion Denmark.

THE ISRAEL men’s and women’s national flag football teams are traveling to Panama this week with hopes of winning a medal at the World Championship

Panama says not opening a Jerusalem embassy

A Jerusalem embassy opening, President Juan Carlos Varela said, should only happen within the context of a renewed peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Panama President Juan Carlos Varela