Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Jerusalem – Palestinian Families Push Israel To Return Attackers’ Bodies

Jerusalem – Palestinian Families Push Israel To Return Attackers’ Bodies

  Jerusalem – Palestinian accountant Ahmed Oweisat last saw his son Moataz in October — hours before Israeli police say the 16-year-old boy tried to… Read More ›

Duma indictments expected today

Duma indictments expected today

The Justice Ministry said four Israels would be indicted “for involvement in a range of grave terrorist activities against Arabs and their property.”   Four… Read More ›

What it’s like to volunteer in Israel

What it’s like to volunteer in Israel

  As the son of a Conservative rabbi, Daniel Hammerman, 22, grew up surrounded by all things Judaism and Israel. “I felt very connected at a… Read More ›

Being CEO of Yahoo is not an impossible job — here are 5 people who would be great at it

Being CEO of Yahoo is not an impossible job — here are 5 people who would be great at it

  There are many people who have defended Marissa Mayer’s track record as CEO for the past four years, basically saying that Yahoo is a… Read More ›

TRUMP: ‘Hillary Clinton created ISIS with Obama’

TRUMP: ‘Hillary Clinton created ISIS with Obama’

  Real-estate mogul Donald Trump opened his Saturday-night rally by blasting the Obama administration’s approach to Iran and the Islamic State terrorist group. “I’m pretty… Read More ›

It’s ‘hell’: How ISIS prevents people from fleeing its ‘caliphate’

It’s ‘hell’: How ISIS prevents people from fleeing its ‘caliphate’

  ISIS has been tightening security along the borders of its “caliphate” to prevent people from fleeing, according to locals familiar with the terrorist group’s… Read More ›

France – Paris To Commemorate Charlie Hebdo, Kosher Supermarket Attack Victims

France – Paris To Commemorate Charlie Hebdo, Kosher Supermarket Attack Victims

  Paris –  Paris will commemorate the victims of the attacks on the satirical Charlie Hebdo newspaper and a kosher supermarket that left 17 people… Read More ›

Rome – Vatican Accord With Palestine Comes Into Effect Share Tweet Share Mail

Rome – Vatican Accord With Palestine Comes Into Effect Share Tweet Share Mail

  Rome –  An agreement signed last year making the Vatican’s de facto recognition of Palestine in 2012 official has come into effect, the Holy… Read More ›

Washington – Democrat Clinton Raises $55 Million In Fourth Quarter Share Tweet Share Mail

Washington – Democrat Clinton Raises $55 Million In Fourth Quarter Share Tweet Share Mail

  Washington – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton raised $55 million in the last three months of 2015, her campaign said on Friday. The… Read More ›

Bill Cosby arraigned; TV star’s attorneys vow to fight ‘unjustified’ charge

Bill Cosby arraigned; TV star’s attorneys vow to fight ‘unjustified’ charge

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania – Hours after Bill Cosby set foot in a Pennsylvania courtroom to face sexual assault charges, the comedian’s attorneys called the criminal case… Read More ›

US spied on Netanyahu’s anti-Iran deal lobbying — report

US spied on Netanyahu’s anti-Iran deal lobbying — report

Despite promising to curb eavesdropping on foreign leaders, White House had NSA listen in on conversations between Israeli leaders and US lawmakers, according to Wall… Read More ›

Israel: We don’t spy on US, and expect US not to spy on us

Israel: We don’t spy on US, and expect US not to spy on us

If claims Washington listened in on Netanyahu are true, Jerusalem must lodge a formal protest, minister says; Michael Oren: ‘It’s not very nice, but we… Read More ›

Congress intel committee to probe US spying on Israel

Congress intel committee to probe US spying on Israel

Rep. Devin Nunes summons security chiefs to brief lawmakers after revelations that their conversations were caught up in sweep   WASHINGTON — The chairman of… Read More ›

97-year-old is oldest person to make aliyah this year

97-year-old is oldest person to make aliyah this year

Melba Landa made aliyah from Moscow after devoting her life to fighting for Soviet Jewry and for human rights in the USSR and modern Russia.… Read More ›

Here’s your complete preview of this 4-day week’s big market-moving events

Here’s your complete preview of this 4-day week’s big market-moving events

  From one holiday-shortened week to another. The past week was mostly quiet, but highlighted by three straight up days and one flat day in… Read More ›

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is the fastest movie to earn $1 billion at the box office

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is the fastest movie to earn $1 billion at the box office

  “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” just keeps making money and breaking records. After nabbing the Christmas Day box-office record with $49.3 million, shattering the… Read More ›

Chipotle’s sales decline is just beginning

Chipotle’s sales decline is just beginning

  Chipotle’s sales and stock price are getting hammered in the midst of E. coli outbreaks linked to its restaurants. The burrito chain has warned that its… Read More ›

Washington – Donald Trump Blasts Republican Expected To Endorse Rival

Washington – Donald Trump Blasts Republican Expected To Endorse Rival

  Washington – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump assailed a leading committee chairman in Congress on Sunday for backing Marco Rubio, Trump’s rival for the… Read More ›

Washington – Dangerous Helicopter Bird Strikes On The Rise, FAA Warns

Washington – Dangerous Helicopter Bird Strikes On The Rise, FAA Warns

  Washington – The crew of a Dallas police helicopter was searching for a capsized boat last March, when there was a loud explosion and… Read More ›

New Jersey – Praise For Christie’s Approach On Drugs Misplaced, Some Say

New Jersey – Praise For Christie’s Approach On Drugs Misplaced, Some Say

  New Jersey – Gov. Chris Christie has drawn accolades from supporters and detractors alike for his work addressing the opiate problem in New Jersey… Read More ›