The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ghana/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ghana | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ghana/ 32 32 Israel acknowledges tank fire mistakenly hit UNIFIL base in Lebanon, apologizes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-acknowledges-tank-fire-mistakenly-hit-unifil-base-in-lebanon-apologizes/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:37:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780922 Two IDF soldiers, operating to counter rocket and drone attacks, were struck and wounded by Hezbollah anti-tank missile; while responding, troops misidentified UN peacekeepers

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]]> Two UN peacekeepers from Ghana critically hurt in Lebanon missile attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-un-peacekeepers-from-ghana-critically-wounded-in-lebanon-missile-attack/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:50:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3771147 Ghanaian military says officers' mess 'burnt down completely' after base was hit; UNIFIL investigating source of fire, which Lebanese president blames on Israel

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]]> Migrant father of soldier serving in Gaza campaign said to face deportation https://www.timesofisrael.com/migrant-father-of-soldier-serving-in-gaza-campaign-said-to-face-deportation/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:43:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3223918 Ghana man arrived in Israel in 1991, married, and raised daughter who was given permanent status; immigrant wife granted citizenship; attorney vows to take case to Supreme Court

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]]> Body of Ghana soccer star found under rubble after Turkey quake https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-ghana-soccer-star-found-under-rubble-after-turkey-quake/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 08:41:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2954240 Christian Atsu, who played for Chelsea and Newcastle in the English Premier League, had recently signed for Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor

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]]> In Ghana for ‘spiritual cleansing,’ NYC mayor-elect Eric Adams celebrates Hanukkah https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-ghana-for-spiritual-cleansing-nyc-mayor-elect-eric-adams-celebrates-hanukkah/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:37:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2659870 New York City's incoming leader joins local Chabad rabbi of West African country in public menorah-lighting ceremony, speaks of turning pain of oppression into purpose

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]]> Iranian plot to attack Israelis, Jews said foiled in Africa https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-plot-to-attack-israelis-jews-said-foiled-in-africa/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:26:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645607 Five arrested in Ghana, Senegal and Tanzania on suspicion of planning attacks against tourists or businesspeople, after being trained in Lebanon, Channel 12 news reports

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]]> Ghana jails 3 ex-government officials for spyware deal with Israel’s NSO Group https://www.timesofisrael.com/ghana-jails-3-ex-government-officials-for-spyware-deal-with-israels-nso-group/ Wed, 13 May 2020 10:05:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2304964&preview=true&preview_id=2304964 Reported ruling by high court in Accra is apparently the first time officials overseas have been imprisoned for dealing with controversial Israeli surveillance firm

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]]> Head of UN peacekeepers in Golan Heights dies https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-head-of-un-peacekeepers-in-golan-heights-dies/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:58:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2060856 Israel and United Nations pay tribute to Maj. Gen. Francis Vib-Sanziri of Ghana, a veteran of several peacekeeping missions

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]]> Israeli-American pianist premieres Beethoven-inspired works from conflict zones https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-american-pianist-premieres-beethoven-inspired-works-from-conflict-zones/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 04:26:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2006642 Yael Weiss commissions modern takes on sonatas ahead of composer's 250th birthday, written by 32 musicians, including from Syria and Iran

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]]> In Egypt, Melania Trump backs ‘highly qualified’ Kavanaugh for Supreme Court https://www.timesofisrael.com/while-in-egypt-melania-trump-backs-highly-qualified-kavanaugh/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 15:38:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1936876 US First Lady says she's glad his accuser was heard; meets with President Sissi before heading to Giza to highlight US-backed preservation efforts during whistlestop five-hour stay

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]]> Israel mourns late UN chief who ‘opposed attempts to delegitimize Jewish state’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-mourns-late-un-chief-who-opposed-attempts-to-delegitimize-jewish-state/ Sat, 18 Aug 2018 18:33:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1910639 PM, Foreign Ministry offer condolences following death of Kofi Annan, joining countries from around world in commemorating Nobel peace prize laureate and celebrated diplomat

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]]> My Jewish journey to Ghana https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/stepping-out-of-the-bubble-a-jewish-journey-to-ghana/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:12:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1797601 No, we didn't cure Africa's poverty, but we stepped out of our bubble, found common ground, and did good

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]]> Israeli envoy says Ghanians seeking asylum in Jewish state ‘a joke’ — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-envoy-says-ghanians-seeking-asylum-in-jewish-state-a-joke-report/ Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:41:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1795727 Ami Mehl reportedly states African nation is one of the most democratic in the world, leaving citizens no reason to seek refuge

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]]> 5 standouts from the New York Jewish Film Fest https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-standouts-from-the-new-york-jewish-film-fest/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:35:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1538646 Annual festival started Wednesday, features 2 weeks of flicks ranging from the uniting power of hummus to the last days of Yitzhak Rabin

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]]> African diplomats go on rare, ‘enlightening’ Israeli tour of Old City’s Jewish sites https://www.timesofisrael.com/african-diplomats-go-on-rare-enlightening-tour-of-old-citys-jewish-sites/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:22:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1510431 Palestinians fume as envoys from 7 countries depart from protocol to meet Israeli officials near Jerusalem's Western Wall, visit controversial City of David archaeological park

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