Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Israel is at crossroads between judicial reforms and loss of democracy

Israel is at crossroads between judicial reforms and loss of democracy

Opinion: After Netanyahu’s indictment and claims of being targeted by law enforcement, right-wing politicians stepped up demands to curb the power of the courts; Ynet… Read More ›

In meeting with CIA chief, Abbas calls for pressure on Israeli government

In meeting with CIA chief, Abbas calls for pressure on Israeli government

Abbas called for the restoration of pre-1967 lines and an independent Palestinian state.   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met in Ramallah on Sunday with… Read More ›

Russia’s Lavrov says West seeking Hitler-style ‘final solution,’ sparking protests

Russia’s Lavrov says West seeking Hitler-style ‘final solution,’ sparking protests

In latest controversial remarks on Holocaust, Moscow’s top diplomat claims US and Europe trying to wipe out Russia by waging war via Ukraine; Israel calls… Read More ›

Living ‘Fauda’: Women from Israeli undercover units share their ‘crazy’ experiences

Living ‘Fauda’: Women from Israeli undercover units share their ‘crazy’ experiences

From grueling training to missions deep within enemy territory, women who served in Border Police’s undercover Yamas unit tell us about their dramatic operations and… Read More ›

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

Sao Paulo, Brazil — Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age of 82.… Read More ›

What is the anti-discrimination law that new Israeli government is seeking to change?

What is the anti-discrimination law that new Israeli government is seeking to change?

Analysis: Religious MKs Orit Strook and Simcha Rothman propose ‘religious’ changes to the legislation to allow public servants, such as doctors, to be able to… Read More ›

In rare call, IDF chief presses Netanyahu over plan to put MKs in chain of command

In rare call, IDF chief presses Netanyahu over plan to put MKs in chain of command

Outgoing military head Aviv Kohavi and incoming PM agree to advance military-linked legislation only after IDF ‘presents the consequences and significance’ of such bills  … Read More ›

Wild pitch: How an Israeli kibbutznik became a Cincinnati Reds pitching coach

Wild pitch: How an Israeli kibbutznik became a Cincinnati Reds pitching coach

Alon Leichman is the first athlete born in Israel to make it to the major leagues, but even after years working his way up in… Read More ›

Kremlin says no chance of peace with Kyiv after Zelensky Washington trip

Kremlin says no chance of peace with Kyiv after Zelensky Washington trip

During Zelensky’s visit, the US is set to approve the delivery of advanced Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.   The Kremlin said that nothing good… Read More ›

Syria says Israeli airstrikes hit sites in Damascus area, two soldiers wounded

Syria says Israeli airstrikes hit sites in Damascus area, two soldiers wounded

State news agency reports air defenses engage Israeli missiles over Syrian capital; extent of damage to targeted sites unclear   Israel launched airstrikes against unknown… Read More ›

Bill to let Deri take ministry, grant Smotrich defense post passes 1st reading

Bill to let Deri take ministry, grant Smotrich defense post passes 1st reading

Likud-led bloc pushes through legislation crucial to its coalition agreements ahead of next week’s deadline; outgoing justice minister holds up bill with 3-hour speech  … Read More ›

IDF chief confirms Israel behind strike on Iran arms convoy near Syria-Iraq border

IDF chief confirms Israel behind strike on Iran arms convoy near Syria-Iraq border

Aviv Kohavi hails ‘advanced capabilities’ that enabled pilots to evade missile defenses and hit specific truck in 25-vehicle procession in early November   IDF Chief… Read More ›

Are Israeli-Australian ties in danger? – opinion

Are Israeli-Australian ties in danger? – opinion

Building on these foundations, today’s Israel-Australia partnership encompasses robust economic ties, as well as cooperation in vital matters of national security. Now it’s in danger.… Read More ›

Israel will pay for far-right’s realization of the annexation dream

Israel will pay for far-right’s realization of the annexation dream

Opinion: Smotrich and Ben-Gvir’s policies will likely throw legitimacy of Israel’s rule in the West Bank into further dispute, threatening international cooperation, which is a… Read More ›

Great Neck, NY, Signs ‘Sister Pact’ With Israeli Towns

Great Neck, NY, Signs ‘Sister Pact’ With Israeli Towns

  NEW YORK (JTA) – A declaration of friendship and cooperation was signed in Israel this week at a festive ceremony between the mayor of… Read More ›

Climate protesters hurl paint at Milan’s La Scala opera house

Climate protesters hurl paint at Milan’s La Scala opera house

Activists have staged high-profile protests across Europe in recent months, sometimes targeting museums and famous art.   Climate-change activists in Italy on Wednesday threw paint… Read More ›

Nine Months Pregnant Woman Suffers Stroke, Undergoes Emergency Birth At Shaare Tzedek

Nine Months Pregnant Woman Suffers Stroke, Undergoes Emergency Birth At Shaare Tzedek

JERUSALEM — The Shaarei Tzedek Stroke Unit fought for hours for the life of a pregnant woman in her ninth month who had undergone a… Read More ›

Qatar warns Hamas, PIJ against firing rockets at Israel during World Cup – report

Qatar warns Hamas, PIJ against firing rockets at Israel during World Cup – report

The report comes amid concerns within Israel’s defense establishment that PIJ may fire rockets at Israel in the coming days.   Qatar has reportedly been… Read More ›

How Ukraine is innovating Soviet-era weapons for a 21st century battleground

How Ukraine is innovating Soviet-era weapons for a 21st century battleground

Bakhmut, Ukraine — In a basement in eastern Ukraine, young men sit at a long table strewn with laptops, their eyes glued to a television screen an… Read More ›

Second Victim In Jerusalem Bombing Attack Succumbs To His Wounds

Second Victim In Jerusalem Bombing Attack Succumbs To His Wounds

JERUSALEM — A second victim of Wednesday’s bombing attack in Jerusalem succumbed to his wounds on Friday night. Tadesa Tashuma, a 50-year-old resident of Jerusalem… Read More ›