Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Trump’s doctors say the president is getting better. But they also started him on a steroid usually reserved for patients with ‘severe and critical COVID-19’

Trump’s doctors say the president is getting better. But they also started him on a steroid usually reserved for patients with ‘severe and critical COVID-19’

  White House physician Sean Conley announced Sunday that President Trump was feeling better. Conley said he hoped the president could return to the White… Read More ›

Advisers made last-minute push to get reluctant Trump to Walter Reed

Advisers made last-minute push to get reluctant Trump to Walter Reed

Marine One was idling on the South Lawn Friday as President Donald Trump’s advisers were inside the White House making a last-minute push to get… Read More ›

As virus rebounds in New York, Haredi Jews decry stigmatization

As virus rebounds in New York, Haredi Jews decry stigmatization

Authorities say the most significant jumps involve ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods of Brooklyn and while many leaders in the community promote awareness of COVID-19 risks, others dismiss… Read More ›

Nearly 9,000 virus cases recorded Wednesday as infections hit new high

Nearly 9,000 virus cases recorded Wednesday as infections hit new high

Health Ministry says 810 people in serious condition, with 206 on ventilators, amid worries over hospitals being unable to cope with influx of patients  … Read More ›

US Ambassador to UN: Another normalization accord will come in next days

US Ambassador to UN: Another normalization accord will come in next days

A potential third Israel-Arab state accord comes following the recent normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.   United States Ambassador to the… Read More ›

Official: Toilet Display Mocking Mail-in Voting Is A Crime

Official: Toilet Display Mocking Mail-in Voting Is A Crime

  MASON, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan resident’s apparent joke showing disdain for voting by mail is no laughing matter for one election official. The… Read More ›

Wall Street is becoming increasingly confident the US stock sell-off is past its worst

Wall Street is becoming increasingly confident the US stock sell-off is past its worst

  US stocks are on course to close lower for a third consecutive week. The S&P 500 has lost nearly 9% since early September’s record… Read More ›

Here’s why a Supreme Court battle could benefit the GOP

Here’s why a Supreme Court battle could benefit the GOP

Top Senate Republicans are privately arguing that it would boost their chances of holding the majority in November if their party makes a full-throated effort… Read More ›

The peace treaties between the UAE, Bahrain and Israel are signed

The peace treaties between the UAE, Bahrain and Israel are signed

Netanyahu: ‘Treaty could end Arab-Israel conflict once and for all’   WASHINGTON DC – Marking the “dawn of a new Middle East”, Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

After Bahrain and UAE, which Arab state next for Israel ties?

After Bahrain and UAE, which Arab state next for Israel ties?

In-depth: Both Sudan and Oman welcomed the peace deals but implied they will not formalize ties with Israel until Palestinians have an independent state; while… Read More ›

An Insider’s Look at ‘Corona Hotels’ Operated by IDF Home Front Command

An Insider’s Look at ‘Corona Hotels’ Operated by IDF Home Front Command

  JERUSALEM (JNS) – As the Israeli cabinet weighs increasingly stringent steps to deal with the growing numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases, the Israel Defense… Read More ›

Customs and Border Protection paid to access a private company’s network of cameras that spans the US

Customs and Border Protection paid to access a private company’s network of cameras that spans the US

  Customs and Border Protection has paid tens of thousands of dollars for access to a private company’s network of security cameras that spans the… Read More ›

Palestinians: Gulf states working to foil anti-normalization resolution

Palestinians: Gulf states working to foil anti-normalization resolution

The Palestinian Authority has accused the UAE of violating the terms of the Arab Peace Initiative by agreeing to normalize its relations with Israel in… Read More ›

Trump Looks To Defund NYC, Cuomo Responds With Threats

Trump Looks To Defund NYC, Cuomo Responds With Threats

  NEW YORK  — As a part of his campaign to restore law and order to America’s cities, President Trump has ordered the federal government… Read More ›

Led by a 105-year-old survivor, lawsuit seeks reparations in 1921 Tulsa race massacre

Led by a 105-year-old survivor, lawsuit seeks reparations in 1921 Tulsa race massacre

A 105-year-old survivor of the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the lead figure in a lawsuit that demands reparations for damage it says… Read More ›

COVID-19 has been buffeting American Jewry for months. What lies ahead?

COVID-19 has been buffeting American Jewry for months. What lies ahead?

Pandemic sees hundreds of synagogues shuttered, Jewish organizations slashing budgets and staff, community centers emptied, day schools online and summer camps cancelled   JTA —… Read More ›

Biden Rejects Skipping Trump Debates, Vows To Fact Check

Biden Rejects Skipping Trump Debates, Vows To Fact Check

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he won’t skip debates with President Donald Trump this fall, vowing he’ll use the opportunity… Read More ›

Protesters set up a guillotine outside Jeff Bezos’ mansion and demanded higher wages for Amazon workers after the CEO’s net worth surpassed $200 billion

Protesters set up a guillotine outside Jeff Bezos’ mansion and demanded higher wages for Amazon workers after the CEO’s net worth surpassed $200 billion

  Demonstrators set up a guillotine outside Jeff Bezos’ house to protest Amazon workers’ wages on Thursday. The protest came the day after Bezos’ net… Read More ›

Tel Aviv exhibit mourns Israeli businesses that succumbed to COVID-19

Tel Aviv exhibit mourns Israeli businesses that succumbed to COVID-19

Grim display comes in protest of the government’s prolonged draconian measures that forced popular businesses to file for bankruptcy and brings their names forward An… Read More ›

Trump Says Democrats’ Convention Was ‘Gloomiest’ In History

Trump Says Democrats’ Convention Was ‘Gloomiest’ In History

  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump sought to cast a more positive light on his presidency Friday after four days of bashing at… Read More ›