Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

IDF imposes general closure on West Bank ahead of Passover

IDF imposes general closure on West Bank ahead of Passover

IDF chief tells ministers: Palestinian Authority intensifying anti-terror efforts.   The IDF imposed a general closure on the West Bank and shut down Gaza border… Read More ›

COMMENT: Passover, The great unifier

COMMENT: Passover, The great unifier

According to a Pew Research Center study, 93 percent of Israeli Jews attend a festive meal that recounts the Exodus from Egypt and forms the… Read More ›

In 5 years, driverless cars based on Israel’s Mobileye tech

In 5 years, driverless cars based on Israel’s Mobileye tech

Groundbreaking Israeli firm to receive ‘Post’ prize for innovation at May conference in New York.   In Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1990 sci-fi classic Total Recall, the protagonist… Read More ›

Israel helps Arab neighbors in fight against ISIS

Israel helps Arab neighbors in fight against ISIS

Israel admits to providing intelligence assistance to Jordan and Egypt in their fight against ISIS for the first time. “Israel provides Jordan and Egypt with… Read More ›

PM threatens to fire Education Minister Bennett

PM threatens to fire Education Minister Bennett

In a cabinet meeting Wednesday, Benjamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennet allegedly sparred over agenda items, with the PM declaring, “You don’t set anything here.” An… Read More ›

Who’s advising Netanyahu?

Who’s advising Netanyahu?

Op-ed: The prime minister has a pattern of preferring discreet security advisors who are often underqualified; the NSC still lacks a permanent head. The Gaza… Read More ›

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

This will be the two leaders’ third face-to-face meeting in seven months. During this same time period Netanyahu has met US President Barack Obama once.… Read More ›

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

The Hamas statement was made even as Israeli authorities have yet to confirm that the explosion was indeed a terrorist attack.   The Palestinian Islamist… Read More ›

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

It is safe to assume that Netanyahu prefers Clinton to Sanders, which just goes to show how much concern there is about Sanders.   No one… Read More ›

Terror victim’s family to address UN

Terror victim’s family to address UN

Slain Israeli Dafna Meir’s husband and daughter are in New York to address the UN on Monday; Israel’s ambassador to the organization hopes to expose… Read More ›

Fighting oppression, inequality and injustice on Passover

Fighting oppression, inequality and injustice on Passover

Op-ed: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton offers a few thoughts inspired by the story of the Jewish people’s liberation from slavery in Egypt. I didn’t… Read More ›

No need to panic

No need to panic

Op-ed: The mounting panic about Hamas and imminent war is misplaced; the terrorist organization is in no state, operationally or mentally, to launch an attack… Read More ›

Israel, Italy say Rome never objected to Nirenstein’s ambassadorial appointment

Israel, Italy say Rome never objected to Nirenstein’s ambassadorial appointment

New appointee is scheduled to replace the current envoy Naor Gilon in the summer.   The offices of both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Italian… Read More ›

Islamic State sees sharp drop in its revenue

Islamic State sees sharp drop in its revenue

“The Islamic State is still a force in the region, but, this drop in revenue is a significant figure and will increase the challenge for… Read More ›

High Court to state on haredi army service: You’ve created a monster

High Court to state on haredi army service: You’ve created a monster

Rubinstein says November’s law pushing back targets of haredi recruits just created an “illusion.”   Even as there was no decision, there was no ambiguity… Read More ›

As Hamas grows stronger in Gaza, IDF prepares for future conflict

As Hamas grows stronger in Gaza, IDF prepares for future conflict

Hamas has upped the number of fighters in its elite and commando units and is testing short-range rockets with a heavy payload in an effort… Read More ›

Israel to deploy extra troops around Temple Mount ahead of Passover

Israel to deploy extra troops around Temple Mount ahead of Passover

The defense establishment has been taking steps to lower tensions and reduce incitement; PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Jewish and Arab leaders to calm… Read More ›

Sanders: Netanyahu is not right all of the time

Sanders: Netanyahu is not right all of the time

The Democratic candidates spar over Israel, including Sanders criticizing Clinton for not talking about Palestinians at AIPAC, and Clinton defending herself by talking about her… Read More ›

Netanyahu set to meet Putin next week in Moscow

Netanyahu set to meet Putin next week in Moscow

The two ware set to discuss pressing issues on the regional and global agendas, like the Palestinians and the conflict in Syria, among others.  … Read More ›

Muslim nations lambast Iran for supporting terrorism

Muslim nations lambast Iran for supporting terrorism

Organization of Islamic Cooperation issue a communique saying it “deplores” Iran’s interference in internal affairs of regional players.   ISTANBUL – Leaders from more than… Read More ›