Articles by: JewishNews-Abe

Israel’s notable silence on impending Iran deal – analysis

Israel’s notable silence on impending Iran deal – analysis

Even if Bennett wanted to speak up on the Iran Deal – and apparently he does not – would it even matter?   The last… Read More ›

Rocket sirens sound amid alleged Israeli airstrike on Damascus

Rocket sirens sound amid alleged Israeli airstrike on Damascus

This is the second alleged Israeli airstrike reported in Syria this year.   Rocket sirens sounded in and near Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel, as… Read More ›

Israel’s premature farewell party for COVID takes toll on society’s weakest

Israel’s premature farewell party for COVID takes toll on society’s weakest

Opinion: Government opted to ease virus restrictions, claiming fifth infection wave has all but come to an end; unfortunately, Omicron’s offshoot BA.2 is lurking just… Read More ›

In phone call, Bennett and Biden discuss ‘steps to block Iranian nuclear program’

In phone call, Bennett and Biden discuss ‘steps to block Iranian nuclear program’

Premier’s office says conversation also addresses US killing of Islamic State leader and Russia-Ukraine conflict; Bennett re-invites president to visit Israel   Prime Minister Naftali… Read More ›

Israel must resist one-state solution despite settler pressure

Israel must resist one-state solution despite settler pressure

Opinion: Settlers who chose violence are a minority, but a very loud one, and their persistence may lead to dissolution of Zionist vision; history showed… Read More ›

Israeli health funds skeptical over public’s enthusiasm for 4th COVID jab

Israeli health funds skeptical over public’s enthusiasm for 4th COVID jab

HMOs say based on low demand for 4th vaccine among over 60s, rest of population will not rush to local vaccine centers; ‘As the age… Read More ›

Educators debate long-term consequences of pandemic on young people

Educators debate long-term consequences of pandemic on young people

In Israel, as elsewhere, more and more school and university students switch to hybrid learning model, as educational institutions find it difficult to maintain a… Read More ›

Use of NSO spyware proves Israeli democracy closer than ever to demise

Use of NSO spyware proves Israeli democracy closer than ever to demise

Opinion: Police’s alleged use of Pegasus malware against civilians is a nightmare come true – irresponsible corporate interests working hand in hand with a corrupt… Read More ›

Vaccinated kids half as likely to get Omicron, but protection fades fast — study

Vaccinated kids half as likely to get Omicron, but protection fades fast — study

Health Ministry-led research also shows teens who got booster shot over four months ago only slightly better off than unvaccinated; hospitalizations among kids reportedly on… Read More ›

Novak Djokovic arrives back in Belgrade after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic arrives back in Belgrade after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic has arrived back in Serbia’s capital Belgrade after his deportation from Australia ended the world No. 1 tennis player’s hopes of playing in… Read More ›

Addressing the root causes behind Israel’s COVID-19 crisis

Addressing the root causes behind Israel’s COVID-19 crisis

Opinion: Israel has been handling COVID-19 like a disease rather than a full-blown national crisis, wasting precious time in doing so and once more proving… Read More ›

All hostages released from Texas synagogue after 11-hour standoff

All hostages released from Texas synagogue after 11-hour standoff

Captor dies during rescue operation after reports of gunshots at scene; FBI says attacker ‘focused on one issue’; footage shows hostages running from building  … Read More ›

Fauci Dismissed Wuhan Lab Leak Theory As ‘Shiny Object’ In Leaked Emails

Fauci Dismissed Wuhan Lab Leak Theory As ‘Shiny Object’ In Leaked Emails

  WASHINGTON — According to an email thread newly leaked by House Republicans on Tuesday, Dr. fauci dismissed the theory that COVID-19 may have emerged… Read More ›

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein And Other Prominent Rosh Yeshivas Contract Coronavirus As Omicron Wave Rages

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein And Other Prominent Rosh Yeshivas Contract Coronavirus As Omicron Wave Rages

  JERUSALEM — Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, the 98-year-old Rosh Yeshiva of Ponovezh, has contracted coronavirus, according to a report from his associates. The Rosh Yeshiva… Read More ›

Analysis: The West has a rare window to put Putin in his place

Analysis: The West has a rare window to put Putin in his place

Next week may see one of the most significant and defining moments in relations between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Russia since the break-up… Read More ›

What if? How Top Democrats grappled with chance that Pence would object to Biden win

What if? How Top Democrats grappled with chance that Pence would object to Biden win

Key lawmakers say path was unclear and that US remains vulnerable to attempts to undermine democracy, reliant on poorly written, vague laws governing transition of… Read More ›

Israel OKs 4th COVID vaccine dose for over 60s and medical workers

Israel OKs 4th COVID vaccine dose for over 60s and medical workers

Vaccinated Israelis over the age of 5 who test negative for virus are exempt from isolating, while unvaccinated will still be required to isolate for… Read More ›

‘Serious’ talk between Biden and Putin sets stage for diplomacy

‘Serious’ talk between Biden and Putin sets stage for diplomacy

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their second conversation in a month.   US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart… Read More ›

For better or for worse, Israel is shifting to a herd immunity model

For better or for worse, Israel is shifting to a herd immunity model

Opinion: The government’s latest decisions, such as relaxing quarantine rules for the vaccinated, are indicative of a policy change that shifts the COVID battle from… Read More ›

For first time in months, Israel sees nearly 4,000 new COVID cases

For first time in months, Israel sees nearly 4,000 new COVID cases

Health Ministry says infection rate continues to climb, standing at nearly 3%; hospitalizations rise slightly, but still remain relatively low; 94 patients in serious condition,… Read More ›