Articles by: JewishNews-Abe

A rabbi in Iran—the Neturei Karta’s fight against Israel

A rabbi in Iran—the Neturei Karta’s fight against Israel

A peculiar sight was present in the crowd of an international conference against Israel: an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, listening attentively to anti-Israel rhetoric; what drives these… Read More ›

Warsaw lists properties that pre-WWII owners can reclaim

Warsaw lists properties that pre-WWII owners can reclaim

  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The city of Warsaw has begun publishing a list of properties that can be legally claimed by their pre-World War… Read More ›

No Love Lost for Bibi in Australia

No Love Lost for Bibi in Australia

Netanyahu to encounter protests during official visit down under.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Australia this week was supposed to be a positive, official… Read More ›

Washington – Jewish Groups Angered As Trump Accuses Chasidic Reporter Of Lying At Press Conference

Washington – Jewish Groups Angered As Trump Accuses Chasidic Reporter Of Lying At Press Conference

  Washington – Instead of writing the headlines, an Orthodox Jewish reporter is making headlines after he was called out as a liar by President… Read More ›

Netanyahu and Trump to Spar Over Two-State Solution

Netanyahu and Trump to Spar Over Two-State Solution

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, press secretary Sean Spicer said Trump plans to emphasize his interest in reaching a “comprehensive agreement that would end the… Read More ›

Public Security Minister: Make Palestinians Pay for Refusing to Make Peace

Public Security Minister: Make Palestinians Pay for Refusing to Make Peace

“The Trump presidency is a historic opportunity to say the land of Israel is ours,” Erdan said.   The Palestinians should be made to pay a… Read More ›

Washington – For Trump, A Lonely Start To Life In The White House

Washington – For Trump, A Lonely Start To Life In The White House

  Washington – Around 6:30 each evening, Secret Service agents gather in the dim hallways of the West Wing to escort Donald Trump home. For… Read More ›

Top Bush ethics lawyer unloads on Trump amid Kellyanne Conway, Nordstrom controversies: ‘What he did was particularly reprehensible’

Top Bush ethics lawyer unloads on Trump amid Kellyanne Conway, Nordstrom controversies: ‘What he did was particularly reprehensible’

  White House counselor Kellyanne Conway found herself in hot water Thursday for telling Americans to “go buy Ivanka’s stuff” in a Fox News interview. Questions… Read More ›

Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Vice presidents of New York, New Jersey boards of rabbis implore J Street to have open mind on US envoy to Israel nominee after he… Read More ›

Washington – Justice Dept. Files Brief Supporting Trump Travel Ban

Washington – Justice Dept. Files Brief Supporting Trump Travel Ban

  Washington – The fierce battle over President Donald Trump’s travel and refugee ban edged up the judicial escalator Monday, headed for a possible final… Read More ›

Trump tells troops, without evidence, that the press isn’t reporting on terrorism: ‘They have their reasons and you understand that’

Trump tells troops, without evidence, that the press isn’t reporting on terrorism: ‘They have their reasons and you understand that’

  President Donald Trump on Monday accused the press of not reporting instances of terrorism. In a speech in front of military leaders at the… Read More ›

Iran: Uranium shipment will give us 60% more than pre-deal

Iran: Uranium shipment will give us 60% more than pre-deal

Size of stockpile significant should Tehran keep it in storage until terms of agreement expire   Iran’s nuclear chief said it would have 60 percent… Read More ›

Houston, TX – Super Bowl Ads Aim To Unite At A Divisive Time For The US

Houston, TX – Super Bowl Ads Aim To Unite At A Divisive Time For The US

  Houston, TX – It’s showtime. The moment that two teams and dozens of advertisers have been counting down to for months has finally arrived:… Read More ›

Who will be the next leader of Hamas?

Who will be the next leader of Hamas?

Analysis: There is no target date for the appointment of the Palestinian organization’s secretary-general. While Ismail Haniyeh seems to have the best chance, the Hamas… Read More ›

Bennett: Amona evacuation will lead to West Bank annexation

Bennett: Amona evacuation will lead to West Bank annexation

As demolition begins, Jewish Home leader hails outpost residents as ‘heroes,’ urges nonviolence in comments echoed by public security minister, chief rabbi   Jewish Home… Read More ›

Trump’s immigration ban sends shockwaves

Trump’s immigration ban sends shockwaves

  Washington – A federal judge granted an emergency stay Saturday night for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries who have already arrived in the US… Read More ›

New York – New York City Subway Avoids Base Fare Hike, But Other Rates To Rise

New York – New York City Subway Avoids Base Fare Hike, But Other Rates To Rise

  New York – New York City subway riders will not face a 25-cent hike on the system’s base $2.75 fare, but the cost of… Read More ›

Trump orders construction of border wall, boosts deportation force

Trump orders construction of border wall, boosts deportation force

Washington – President Donald Trump on Wednesday started to reshape US immigration enforcement policies via executive action, taking his first steps toward fulfilling some of… Read More ›

Israeli Nuclear Secret-Leaker Vanunu Convicted of Meeting with Foreigners

Israeli Nuclear Secret-Leaker Vanunu Convicted of Meeting with Foreigners

Vanunu denied that he posed a security risk.   Mordechai Vanunu, the former nuclear technician at Dimona who had already served an 18-year prison sentence… Read More ›

Amona settlers retract peaceful evacuation pledge

Amona settlers retract peaceful evacuation pledge

Following government renege on a compromise agreement, Amona residents are threatening “a forced, unpleasant evacuation’ in response. Settler leader: ‘You fooled us and deceived us.… Read More ›