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French Jewish pilgrims light candles at the Ghriba synagogue, Africa's oldest synagogue, on Tunisia's southern island of Djerba on May 4, 2026 during the annual pilgrimage to the Jewish holy site. (FETHI BELAID / AFP)
May 5, 2026, 1:59 am
Organizers tout uptick in pilgrims to Tunisia Lag B’Omer fest 3 years after deadly attack
Around 200 Jewish pilgrims make trip from abroad to Africa’s oldest synagogue, after annual fest that once attracted thousands only saw a few dozen participants in last 2 years
By AFP
Jewish worshippers attend the annual Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia's southern resort island of Djerba, on May 8, 2023. (Yassine Mahjoub / AFP)
April 14, 2026, 11:32 pm
Tunisia broadens access to annual Jewish pilgrimage to Africa’s oldest synagogue
Organizers announces ‘gradual return to normal’ after the event was scaled down in wake of deadly 2023 terror attack on historic Ghriba synagogue
By AFP
Tunisians demonstrate against their president's regime in Tunis on November 22, 2025. (Fethi Belaid / AFP)
November 23, 2025, 1:45 am
Tunisians protest against political and economic conditions, in echo of Arab Spring
Mass rally denounces crackdown on dissent, shrinking freedoms and economic hardship; demonstrators demand release of political prisoners and accountability from the president
By AFP
Vessels of a civilian flotilla, carrying pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel activists, moored at Barcelona port on September 1, 2025, after being forced to return due to bad weather (Lluis GENE / AFP)
September 11, 2025, 11:47 am
Changing stance, Tunisia says Gaza aid flotilla targeted by ‘premeditated attack’
After second alleged drone strike, authorities indicate fires on two vessels were started deliberately, say they’re probing; national guard initially rejected claim of drone attack
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A screen grab of a video apparently showing a blaze on a boat in a flotilla aiming to break the Gaza blockade, allegedly caused by a drone, on September 10, 2025 (X used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 10, 2025, 4:39 pm
Gaza activists claim second boat in flotilla attacked by drone
Global Sumud Flotilla shares footage showing projectiles appearing to fall on deck and starting a blaze; Tunisian authorities have dismissed claim first boat was attacked
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of an alleged drone attack on the lead vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza, September 9, 2025. (X)
September 9, 2025, 9:57 am
Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla claims boat attacked by drone; Tunisia says it’s not true
Global Sumud Flotilla claims lead vessel hit, sustained some fire damage; video shows flaming object dropping onto deck; Tunisia’s national guard insists no drones were in area
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg walks with a crowd of pro-Palestinian activists that arrived to greet the Global Sumud Flotilla at the port of the village of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, September 7, 2025. (Yassine Mahjoub / AFP)
September 8, 2025, 6:09 am
Hundreds greet protest flotilla in Tunisia as it continues journey to Gaza
Activist Greta Thunberg tells supporters in Tunis that Israel is inflicting ‘mass starvation’ on Strip; hundreds more expected to join convoy on next leg
By AFP and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Tunisian Jews stand next to a car in the Hara Kebira, the main Jewish quarter in the resort island of Djerba, after attending a ceremony at the Ghriba synagogue following a shooting spree by a police officer on the southern Tunisian island on May 10, 2023. (FETHI BELAID / AFP)
May 10, 2025, 1:24 am
Tunisian Jewish man stabbed in Djerba ahead of pilgrimage to island synagogue
Community representative says victim hurt but ‘doing well’ after being attacked for still unclear motive, says he was ‘bothered a lot’ by FM Sa’ar’s call for Tunisia to protect Jews
By AFP and ToI Staff
Tunisia's President Kais Saied takes oath, October 21, 2024 in Tunis following his re-election. (Tunisian Presidency via AP)
April 20, 2025, 11:07 am
Tunisia opposition figures get jail terms in mass trial; defense pans ‘masquerade’
Court hands out sentences of up to 66 years for 40 defendants, including prominent opponents of President Saied; French intellectual Bernard Henri-Levy said ordered jailed in absentia
By Kaouther Larbi
Outside view of the Great Synagogue of Tunis, Tunisia, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi, File)
January 25, 2025, 3:18 pm
Tunisian police kill man who set himself on fire outside synagogue
No motive given for incident that occurred as congregation was holding Shabbat eve prayers; officer and bystander wounded
By AP
Tunisian president and candidate for reelection Kais Saied joins his supporters after the announcement of the provisional results for the presidential elections, in the capital Tunis, Tunisia, October 6, 2024. (Anis Mili/AP)
October 8, 2024, 4:35 pm
Tunisia’s President Saied wins second term in landslide victory
Incumbent gets 90.7% of votes, but only 28.8% of eligible voters cast ballots in election critics say was tainted by crackdown on opponents, with one rival in prison
By Kaouther Larbi and Youcef Bounab
Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 16, 2024. (Sergei Guneyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
May 27, 2024, 9:18 am
China to host Arab leaders this week, with Israeli-Palestinian conflict on agenda
Leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, Tunisia and United Arab Emirates to convene in Beijing for talks on general cooperation, plan to issue ‘common voice’ on Palestinian issue
By Agencies and ToI Staff
French Ambassador to Tunisia Anne Gueguen (Centre-L) and US Deputy Chief of Mission Natasha Franceschi (C) carry flowers in memory of those killed in a mass shooting last year at the Ghriba synagogue in the resort island of Djerba on May 26, 2024. (Fethi Belaid / AFP)
May 26, 2024, 9:49 pm
Diplomats pay respects in Djerba year after deadly attack on Jewish worshipers
Only handful attend annual pilgrimage at Tunisia’s Ghriba synagogue under heavy guard as Gaza fighting, memories of last year’s shooting dampen enthusiasm for event
By AFP
Jewish worshippers attend the annual Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia's southern resort island of Djerba, on May 8, 2023. (Yassine Mahjoub / AFP)
April 20, 2024, 10:01 am
Hit by terror in 2023, Tunisian Jewish pilgrimage scaled back amid Gaza security fears
Organizers say Lag B’Omer celebration will be moved entirely indoors at Ghriba synagogue, a cornerstone of millennia-old Djerba Jewry
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Fire and destruction at a synagogue in Sfax, Tunisia, after a mob set fire to the building and burned several trees in the courtyard on February 25, 2024. (Screenshots from X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law).
February 28, 2024, 9:56 pm
Mob reported to attack abandoned synagogue in Tunisia’s Sfax
Local reports say rioters set fire to several trees in courtyard, in second attack on a Tunisian synagogue since October 7
By ToI Staff
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