Articles by: JewishNews-Rami

Sanders keeps his Judaism in the background, irking US Jews

Sanders keeps his Judaism in the background, irking US Jews

During more than three decades in politics, Democratic presidential hopeful has developed few ties with Jewish groups   NEW YORK (AP) — As Bernie Sanders… Read More ›

Rubio takes gloves off with Trump, and supporters love it

Rubio takes gloves off with Trump, and supporters love it

Florida senator turns on attack campaign in bid to take down Republican frontrunner, with jabs at real estate mogul’s spray tan and small hands  … Read More ›

Republicans badly split as Trump, Clinton seek Tuesday wins

Republicans badly split as Trump, Clinton seek Tuesday wins

Ahead of 11 state primary contests, former secretary of state solidifies her lead over Sanders and seeks to unite party   VALDOSTA, Georgia (AP) —… Read More ›

New York – ADL Calls On Trump To Repudiate White Supremacist Support

New York – ADL Calls On Trump To Repudiate White Supremacist Support

  New York – The Anti-Defamation League is calling on Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump to repudiate support from former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard… Read More ›

Hesston, KS – Shooting At Work Site In Kansas Leaves Multiple Victims

Hesston, KS – Shooting At Work Site In Kansas Leaves Multiple Victims

  Hesston, KS – A county sheriff said Thursday it’s possible “as many” as three to four people are dead, including a suspect, and up… Read More ›

Washington – Graham On Trump: ‘Nut Job’ Who Likely Wins GOP Nomination

Washington – Graham On Trump: ‘Nut Job’ Who Likely Wins GOP Nomination

  Washington – Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who unsuccessfully sought his party’s presidential nomination, on Thursday called Donald Trump a “nut job” who likely will… Read More ›

Report claims torture during interrogations

Report claims torture during interrogations

Two NGOs release testimony of 116 Palestinian security detainees who complained of harsh prison conditions, deprivation of sleep and food, and use of violence; Shin… Read More ›

Ambassador: Iran to pay families of dead Palestinian terrorists

Ambassador: Iran to pay families of dead Palestinian terrorists

Envoy in Beirut says Iran will pay up to $30,000 to the families of terrorists whose houses have been destroyed, and $7,000 to the families… Read More ›

Israeli ambassador to Egypt gives rare Egyptian interview

Israeli ambassador to Egypt gives rare Egyptian interview

Interview: Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Haim Koren compliments the Egyptian nation, which ‘loves to joke,’ and calls for cooperation in security, economy, and culture. Israeli… Read More ›

Ya’alon: Middle East situation in certain respects is third world war

Ya’alon: Middle East situation in certain respects is third world war

Defense Minister in Cyprus, signs Status of Force agreement to deepen bilateral defense ties.   Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon paid a working visit to neighboring… Read More ›

$10 million gift to endow Georgetown U Holocaust study fund

$10 million gift to endow Georgetown U Holocaust study fund

Georgetown also announced that as of Feb. 29, its Program for Jewish Civilization will be renamed the Center for Jewish Civilization.   Georgetown University will… Read More ›

ISIS will keep operating ‘even if it loses all territory in Iraq, Syria’

ISIS will keep operating ‘even if it loses all territory in Iraq, Syria’

IHS Jane’s says attacks in Syria increased even after Russian air strikes began.   Even if Islamic State loses all of the territory it controls… Read More ›

Cameron calls British referendum on UK’s EU membership for June 23

Cameron calls British referendum on UK’s EU membership for June 23

Now the campaign for the future of Britain, the argument over its place in the world, really begins. The day of decision is just four… Read More ›

Lock of John Lennon’s hair sells for thousands

Lock of John Lennon’s hair sells for thousands

  A lucky bidder made the cut and is adding to their memorabilia collection four inches of The Beatles star’s hair. The nearly 50-year-old lock… Read More ›

Fiji cleaning up from powerful Tropical Cyclone Winston

Fiji cleaning up from powerful Tropical Cyclone Winston

Fiji has started to assess and clean up the damage inflicted by Tropical Cyclone Winston, the most powerful storm on record in the Southern Hemisphere,… Read More ›

Kerry goal for quick Syria cease-fire falls through

Kerry goal for quick Syria cease-fire falls through

Killing continues, but humanitarian aid gets through.   WASHINGTON – In Munich last Thursday, US Secretary of State John Kerry announced an “ambitious” goal of… Read More ›

Chief of Staff: I don’t want soldiers emptying magazines into scissor-wielding girls

Chief of Staff: I don’t want soldiers emptying magazines into scissor-wielding girls

Lt.-Gen. Eisenkot, at a meeting with high-school students, discussed the threats facing Israel; he considers Hezbollah the main threat and stressed importance of ethics: If… Read More ›

28 killed, 61 injured in explosion in Ankara

28 killed, 61 injured in explosion in Ankara

A large explosion in the Turkish capital which targeted a bus carrying military personnel killed at least 18 and injured at least 45. At least… Read More ›

Who’s afraid of ISIS?

Who’s afraid of ISIS?

ISIS has managed to terrify millions of people all over the world. With Europe worried and Saudi Arabia sounding its war drums- what do we… Read More ›

Radioactive material stolen in Iraq raises fears over ISIS dirty bomb

Radioactive material stolen in Iraq raises fears over ISIS dirty bomb

“We are afraid the radioactive element will fall into the hands of Daesh,” says senior security official with knowledge of the theft, using an Arabic… Read More ›