Articles by: JewishNews-Aryeh

Millions vote in make-or-break test for White House hopefuls

Millions vote in make-or-break test for White House hopefuls

Front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hope to consolidate leads in ‘Titanic Tuesday’ big-state battles   CANTON, United States (AFP) — Americans in five states… Read More ›

Trump, Clinton sweep to victory in Florida primaries

Trump, Clinton sweep to victory in Florida primaries

In devastating blow to Rubio, Republican front-runner beats him in his home state; votes being counted in four more states   CLEVELAND (AP) — Donald… Read More ›

Israeli women: Better students, earn less and live longer than men

Israeli women: Better students, earn less and live longer than men

The average monthly income gap between men and women in Israel is 133.1%, while more girls than boys receive a high school diploma, and there… Read More ›

German bank teller refuses service to Israeli

German bank teller refuses service to Israeli

A bank teller in Germany refused to open an account for an Israeli claiming that the bank does not do business with people from countries… Read More ›

Civilian seriously wounded in terror attack in Jerusalem

Civilian seriously wounded in terror attack in Jerusalem

Two terrorists try to run over policemen and civilians at the Jerusalem light rail’s stop near the Damascus Gate. Whille trying to shoot at police,… Read More ›

Shin Bet member killed in accident near Gaza border

Shin Bet member killed in accident near Gaza border

The circumstances behind the incident are being investigated by the Shin Bet.   A Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) member was killed on Tuesday, during… Read More ›

Amid ballistics test, Iran officer says missiles designed to reach Israel

Amid ballistics test, Iran officer says missiles designed to reach Israel

“The reason we designed our missiles with a range of 2000 km (1,200 miles) is to be able to hit our enemy the Zionist regime… Read More ›

Amid bout of attacks, Netanyahu decides to complete barrier in Jerusalem area

Amid bout of attacks, Netanyahu decides to complete barrier in Jerusalem area

PM takes step in the aftermath of a string of three terror attacks Tuesday.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to complete the security barrier… Read More ›

APCs with Trophy system rolling off production lines

APCs with Trophy system rolling off production lines

“The Namer with the Trophy system will form the highest level of protection for IDF soldiers and provide them with defense and a significant advantage… Read More ›

IDF officers suspended after guns were stolen in stabbing attack

IDF officers suspended after guns were stolen in stabbing attack

Two soldiers were lightly wounded, their firearms taken last week by Palestinian assailants in northern West Bank   The Israel Defense Forces has suspended or… Read More ›

Iranian billionaire sentenced to death

Iranian billionaire sentenced to death

Tehran – Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani has been sentenced to death for corruption, authorities said Sunday. Zanjani and two others were convicted of embezzling billions of… Read More ›

Nancy Reagan dead at 94

Nancy Reagan dead at 94

Former first lady Nancy Reagan, who joined her husband on a storybook journey from Hollywood to the White House, died Sunday. She was 94. Reagan… Read More ›

Clinton, Sanders to face off in Flint

Clinton, Sanders to face off in Flint

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders go head-to-head Sunday in a CNN Democratic debate certain to focus on racial barriers and economic fairness but that will… Read More ›

Israelis unruffled by Trump, left cold by Bernie — poll

Israelis unruffled by Trump, left cold by Bernie — poll

61% of country’s Jews believe Republican front-runner is Israel-friendly, while most prefer Clinton in Democratic face-off   The front-runner in the race for the Republican… Read More ›

Marco Rubio wins Puerto Rico primary: US networks

Marco Rubio wins Puerto Rico primary: US networks

Republican presidential hopeful projected to take three quarters of the votes, giving him his second win   Florida Senator Marco Rubio has won the Republican… Read More ›

I’m a transgender Jewish man who had a baby — here’s why I went public with my story

I’m a transgender Jewish man who had a baby — here’s why I went public with my story

JTA — Two weeks ago, I heard a podcast in which two Jewish women named Ronna and Beverly misgendered me repeatedly and made fun of… Read More ›

North Korea: Nukes need to be ready for use

North Korea: Nukes need to be ready for use

For a second day, North Korea appeared to be flexing its military muscles in the wake of a United Nations vote meant to cripple the… Read More ›

After wars, Red Cross hopes tree gifts bear fruit for Gaza farmers

After wars, Red Cross hopes tree gifts bear fruit for Gaza farmers

Body donates 4,000 almond trees to Palestinian growers whose border-adjacent fields were damaged in recent fighting   The Red Cross on Wednesday began distributing thousands… Read More ›

Nationwide power blackout hits war-torn Syria

Nationwide power blackout hits war-torn Syria

Widespread outages reported across the country, limited Internet access due to ‘unexpected malfunction’   War-torn Syria was hit Thursday by a nationwide power cut, state… Read More ›

Mideast just experienced worst drought in 900 years – NASA

Mideast just experienced worst drought in 900 years – NASA

Scientists examining tree rings suggest unprecedented 14-year dry spell that ended in 2012 helped spark Syrian war   AP — A recent 14-year dry spell… Read More ›