Articles by: JewishNews-Limor

Close encounter between U.S. warship and Iranian rocket

Close encounter between U.S. warship and Iranian rocket

  Washington – A U.S. aircraft carrier came within about 1,500 yards of an Iranian rocket while operating in the Strait of Hormuz, a Pentagon official… Read More ›

Belgians arrest 2 accused in New Year’s terror plot

Belgians arrest 2 accused in New Year’s terror plot

  Belgian authorities have arrested two people on suspicion of being involved in a plot to attack “emblematic sites” in Belgium’s capital during New Year’s… Read More ›

Birmingham, AL – Southeast Storm Death Toll Rises To 18 Share Tweet Share Mail

Birmingham, AL – Southeast Storm Death Toll Rises To 18 Share Tweet Share Mail

  Birmingham, AL – The death toll in the Southeast climbed to 18 on Saturday after days of tumultuous weather — unusual warmth, tornadoes and… Read More ›

Owl attacks Louisiana officer, causes car crash

Owl attacks Louisiana officer, causes car crash

One unsuspecting Louisiana police officer was in for a hoot on Christmas Eve. Covington Police officer Lance Benjamin was riding alone Thursday with his windows… Read More ›

Manchester United’s defeat at Stoke piles more pressure on Louis van Gaal

Manchester United’s defeat at Stoke piles more pressure on Louis van Gaal

  When Manchester United appointed Louis van Gaal as manager in May 2014, the veteran Dutchman was widely expected to restore the fortunes of one… Read More ›

European cities warned of possible terror attack, say Vienna police

European cities warned of possible terror attack, say Vienna police

  An unnamed “friendly” intelligence service has warned several European cities of possible terror attacks, according to a statement released Saturday by police in Vienna,… Read More ›

Hezbollah reportedly pressed to avoid attacking Israel

Hezbollah reportedly pressed to avoid attacking Israel

According to Kuwaiti paper, foreign officials have warned terror group that retaliation for Kuntar killing could prompt crushing Israeli response   The international community is… Read More ›

Top rebel’s death in Syria reshuffles deck ahead of talks

Top rebel’s death in Syria reshuffles deck ahead of talks

Assassination of Army of Islam leader Zahran Allouch may also delay pullout of militants from Damascus neighborhoods   BEIRUT (AP) — The assassination of a… Read More ›

Syrian media: Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Qalamoun area

Syrian media: Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Qalamoun area

Local reports say that at least seven airstrikes carried out by Israeli warplanes; Lebanese terror group denies reports   Israeli warplanes hit Hezbollah targets in… Read More ›

Israeli woman dies of swine flu, 6 others hospitalized in new outbreak

Israeli woman dies of swine flu, 6 others hospitalized in new outbreak

Three of the women are pregnant, one of them had to undergo a Caesarean section due to her serious condition; Health Ministry calls on public… Read More ›

Shin Bet use ‘ticking bomb’ investigative techniques on Jewish terrorists

Shin Bet use ‘ticking bomb’ investigative techniques on Jewish terrorists

The revelation that other Jews may carry out further attacks against Palestinians led to Shin Bet investigators being given permission to use harsher methods of… Read More ›

Analysis: Turkey’s dangerous ambitions

Analysis: Turkey’s dangerous ambitions

Turkey now finds itself confronting a formidable bloc of pro-Shi’ite countries: Russia, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and (not to mention the much smaller Lebanon).   It… Read More ›

Deputy minister: The fight against Islamic extremism is the key to pacifying the region

Deputy minister: The fight against Islamic extremism is the key to pacifying the region

Ayoub Kara discusses Islamic extremism with visiting Muslim figures in Tel Aviv.   Deputy Regional Cooperation  Minister Ayoub Kara met with visiting US Muslim and… Read More ›

Analysis: Where does torture end and moderate physical pressure begin?

Analysis: Where does torture end and moderate physical pressure begin?

The moderate physical pressure concept is a uniquely Israeli creation, essentially permitting aggressive interrogation in “ticking bomb” scenarios.   There actually is no exact agreement internationally… Read More ›

General strike called off as unions, Treasury come to agreement

General strike called off as unions, Treasury come to agreement

Shutdown of schools, airports, and municipalities averted as public sector workers guaranteed 7.5% salary increase over 5 years   After hours of high-level talks, Finance… Read More ›

Paris – France Drops Plans To Strip Dual Nationality In Terrorism Cases Share Tweet Share Mail

Paris – France Drops Plans To Strip Dual Nationality In Terrorism Cases Share Tweet Share Mail

  Paris – The French government has dropped plans announced shortly after the Nov. 13 Islamic State attacks on Paris to strip dual citizens of… Read More ›

Washington – US Congresswoman: Jerusalem’s Archaeological Discoveries Prove Historic Jewish Ties

Washington – US Congresswoman: Jerusalem’s Archaeological Discoveries Prove Historic Jewish Ties

Washington – Challenges about the inexorable connection of Jews to Jerusalem have been unequivocally disproven by archaeological discoveries, the chairwoman of the US’s House Subcommittee… Read More ›

Riverside, CA – Little Known About Mother Who Lived With California Shooter

Riverside, CA – Little Known About Mother Who Lived With California Shooter

  Riverside, CA – When Rafia Sultana Farook needed help, she often turned to her younger son, a quiet and devout Muslim who the FBI… Read More ›

SeaWorld killer whale dies at San Antonio park

SeaWorld killer whale dies at San Antonio park

  An 18-year-old killer whale has died after a months-long illness at the SeaWorld park in San Antonio. Unna, a 4,600-pound orca, died Monday. “We… Read More ›

3,200 inmates mistakenly released early in Washington state

3,200 inmates mistakenly released early in Washington state

  As many as 3,200 convicted offenders were mistakenly released too early from Washington state prisons because of errors in calculating good time credit, officials… Read More ›