Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come

A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come

In the first full day of her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris swiftly earned enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination and raised a… Read More ›

If we can’t restart the war we will never return all the hostages, Mossad chief says

If we can’t restart the war we will never return all the hostages, Mossad chief says

Dedi Barnea says that without the clauses that Netanyahu insists on, ‘we will not win, and we will not bring back the hostages, this is… Read More ›

Analysis: Biden’s post-debate crisis is now evolving into a genuine threat to his reelection bid

Analysis: Biden’s post-debate crisis is now evolving into a genuine threat to his reelection bid

President Joe Biden needs to do far more to quell Democratic panic over his terrible performance at his debate showdown with former President Donald Trump,… Read More ›

580,000 Glass Coffee Mugs Recalled Because They Can Break When Filled With Hot Liquid

580,000 Glass Coffee Mugs Recalled Because They Can Break When Filled With Hot Liquid

NEW YORK (AP) — Some 580,000 glass coffee mugs are being recalled across the U.S. after dozens of burn and laceration injuries were reported by… Read More ›

IAF conducts multiple attacks on Hezbollah, including its clerical domain in Syria – report

IAF conducts multiple attacks on Hezbollah, including its clerical domain in Syria – report

Lebanese reports indicate seven targets were attacked on the Israeli-Syrian border. Anti-aircraft missiles were fired at Israeli jets in response. Seven different targets were attacked… Read More ›

Analysis: Trump conviction heralds a somber and volatile moment in American history

Analysis: Trump conviction heralds a somber and volatile moment in American history

Donald Trump’s first act on becoming a convicted criminal was to launch a raging new attack on the rule of law, laying bare the gravity… Read More ›

Odds, warrants and repercussions: Here’s what you need to know about ICC’s move against Netanyahu and Gallant

Odds, warrants and repercussions: Here’s what you need to know about ICC’s move against Netanyahu and Gallant

CC chief prosecutor wants to issue arrest warrants for ‘war crimes’; What happens next, is there precedent and why are IDF’s top figures off the… Read More ›

Multi-front blows in Gaza could destabilize Hamas – analysis

Multi-front blows in Gaza could destabilize Hamas – analysis

Hamas now has to fight in three areas of Gaza against three IDF divisions with fewer resources than before October 7. Hamas is now facing… Read More ›

Analysis: Student unrest ratchets up an already tense election year

Analysis: Student unrest ratchets up an already tense election year

Dramatic campus protests are injecting an inflammatory new element into an election year that is already threatening to stretch national unity to a breaking point.… Read More ›

11 Injured, 2 Seriously, In Hezbollah Rocket Attack On Western Galilee

11 Injured, 2 Seriously, In Hezbollah Rocket Attack On Western Galilee

JERUSALEM — Eleven people were injured in a rocket attack on northern Israel by Hezbollah. The rockets slammed into a cultural center in the Bedouin… Read More ›

In an ever-evolving strategy in Gaza, the IDF pullback is a smart move

In an ever-evolving strategy in Gaza, the IDF pullback is a smart move

Analysis: Israeli forces left Khan Younis, but the IDF remains an hour away from any operational location, and tactical maneuvering in Gaza will continue, with… Read More ›

Tunnels and ambushes: what exactly is a ‘Hamas battalion’? IDF commander explains

Tunnels and ambushes: what exactly is a ‘Hamas battalion’? IDF commander explains

Terror forces, commanding smaller areas, equipped with explosives and anti-tank missiles, setting ambushes with surveillance, shielded by tunnels; 4th Brigade commander shares challenges troops may… Read More ›

The Biden administration is throwing Israel under the bus

The Biden administration is throwing Israel under the bus

Opinion: Biden administration’s non-veto of cease-fire resolution is deterioration in US-Israel relations; Terror groups are main beneficiary of vote; Measured response could involve reevaluating American… Read More ›

IDF report on Oct. 7 failure looks back to 2018, focus may be more on PM than Gantz

IDF report on Oct. 7 failure looks back to 2018, focus may be more on PM than Gantz

The dating of the report has potential implications for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who ran the country for four and a half of the six… Read More ›

China, the world’s biggest polluter, at risk of missing climate targets, new report finds

China, the world’s biggest polluter, at risk of missing climate targets, new report finds

China, the world’s top carbon polluter, is at risk of falling short on its climate targets after approving dozens of new coal plants, according to… Read More ›

CIA director visits Israel after Netanyahu bars delegation from Cairo hostage talks

CIA director visits Israel after Netanyahu bars delegation from Cairo hostage talks

William Burns makes unannounced visit and meets with prime minister and Shin Bet chief after taking part in talks in Cairo in effort to reach… Read More ›

Qatar PM warns of ‘disastrous repercussions’ if UNRWA funding halts

Qatar PM warns of ‘disastrous repercussions’ if UNRWA funding halts

The discussion, held in New York, brought to the forefront the critical situation in the Middle East, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the West… Read More ›

US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles targeting US-flagged commercial ship

US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles targeting US-flagged commercial ship

The US Navy shot down two missiles that the Iran-backed Houthis fired on Wednesday at the US-flagged, owned and operated M/V Maersk Detroit container ship, which was operating… Read More ›

IDF Soldier Falls In Central Gaza, Deal To Transfer Medicines To Hostages Pending

IDF Soldier Falls In Central Gaza, Deal To Transfer Medicines To Hostages Pending

JERUSALEM — BDE: Major (res.) Dan Wajdenbaum, fell in battle in Gaza, the IDF said Saturday evening. Wajdenbaum, age 24, from Ra’anana, fought in Battalion… Read More ›

In historic ruling, High Court strikes down key judicial overhaul legislation

In historic ruling, High Court strikes down key judicial overhaul legislation

In 8 vs 7 decision, justices rule that reasonableness law undermines Israel’s democratic character; 13 justices assert court’s right in principle to strike down Basic… Read More ›