Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Markets are loving the Fed’s ‘patient’ stance on rates — and with Facebook’s blowout quarter it’s a sea of green for stocks

Markets are loving the Fed’s ‘patient’ stance on rates — and with Facebook’s blowout quarter it’s a sea of green for stocks

  The Fed held rates steady and chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank would be patient with hikes. That has sent stock markets higher.… Read More ›

Former police chief: Hard to see Netanyahu escaping bribery indictment

Former police chief: Hard to see Netanyahu escaping bribery indictment

In a sense, police credibility hinges on the PM being convicted, Roni Alsheich says; denies having leaked information from cases   Former Israel Police chief… Read More ›

Third installment of Qatari funds likely to enter Gaza soon

Third installment of Qatari funds likely to enter Gaza soon

After Netanyahu postponed the transfer of Qatari funds to Gaza, in light of recent escalation, security officials—including Mossad— support the move, saying the terror organization… Read More ›

Israeli teen charged with terror in stone attack that killed Palestinian woman

Israeli teen charged with terror in stone attack that killed Palestinian woman

Manslaughter accusations against 16-year-old say he hurled 2-kg rock that caused death of Aisha Rabi ‘out of an ideological motive of racism and hostility toward… Read More ›

After Chad ties restored, Israel set to host Mali’s PM in coming weeks

After Chad ties restored, Israel set to host Mali’s PM in coming weeks

Upon his return from N’Djamena, Netanyahu said to be gearing up to normalize ties with another Muslim-majority country in Africa   Israel is preparing for… Read More ›

Ogden, UT – Romney Backs Trump In Shutdown Showdown, Questions Pelosi

Ogden, UT – Romney Backs Trump In Shutdown Showdown, Questions Pelosi

  Ogden, UT –  U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah said Friday he supports President Donald Trump’s push for a border wall that has led… Read More ›

A political game: Why Thailand’s election will be a win for the military

A political game: Why Thailand’s election will be a win for the military

  Bangkok, Thailand – When Thailand officials hinted that scheduled elections to end military rule would be postponed for the fifth time in almost as… Read More ›

Israel Bar Association head is main suspect in sexual bribery probe

Israel Bar Association head is main suspect in sexual bribery probe

Attorney Effi Naveh, who sits on the Judicial Selection Committee, is suspected of receiving sexual bribes in return for judicial appointments; female judge, female lawyer… Read More ›

Washington – One House Rep Voted Against A Federal Anti-Semitism Monitor, A Libertarian Palestinian American

Washington – One House Rep Voted Against A Federal Anti-Semitism Monitor, A Libertarian Palestinian American

  Washington – Chris Smith, the New Jersey Republican who is trying to push through a bill that would enhance the role of the anti-Semitism… Read More ›

Hamas: ‘We Seized Technical Devices and Equipment During Botched IDF Raid’

Hamas: ‘We Seized Technical Devices and Equipment During Botched IDF Raid’

The IDF elite unit that infiltrated the Gaza Strip was on a mission to plant espionage devices in order to spy on his group’s telecommunication… Read More ›

Report: Despite Netanyahu, Hamas to Get Qatari Funds in 48 Hours

Report: Despite Netanyahu, Hamas to Get Qatari Funds in 48 Hours

UN Special Coordinator of the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov allegedly assured Hamas that Qatari funds will be sent to Gaza on Wednesday.  … Read More ›

‘Comedy in the Middle East is an antidote to extremism’

‘Comedy in the Middle East is an antidote to extremism’

Stand-up comedians in the region weigh in on the role of humor amid Netflix controversy over censorship in Saudi Arabia. Comedians in the Middle East… Read More ›

Egyptian president confirms Israel helping fight Sinai jihadists

Egyptian president confirms Israel helping fight Sinai jihadists

Sissi says cooperation closer than ever in CBS interview Cairo has subsequently attempted to quash   Egypt’s president has confirmed that Israel is helping Egyptian… Read More ›

Seattle – Washington Bans Anyone Under 21 From Buying Assault Rifles

Seattle – Washington Bans Anyone Under 21 From Buying Assault Rifles

  Seattle – Washington on Tuesday joined a handful of other states that ban anyone under 21 from buying a semi-automatic assault rifle after voters… Read More ›

Netanyahu: will not resign during possible indictment hearing

Netanyahu: will not resign during possible indictment hearing

Prime minister told journalists in Rio De Janeiro ‘hearing doesn’t end until my side is heard;’ He faces three graft cases and denies any wrongdoing.… Read More ›

69 years after joining, Israel formally leaves UNESCO

69 years after joining, Israel formally leaves UNESCO

UN cultural agency’s efforts to convince Washington and Jerusalem fail; ‘we aren’t going to be a member of an organization that deliberately acts against us,’… Read More ›

Kurds Fear Turkish-backed Syrian Rebel Extremists Will Attack as U.S. Withdraws

Kurds Fear Turkish-backed Syrian Rebel Extremists Will Attack as U.S. Withdraws

A video posted on December 25 showed members of a convoy of Ahrar al-Sharqiya, a Syrian rebel group that has arrived near Manbij in northern… Read More ›

Knesset green lights cannabis export, pending government approval

Knesset green lights cannabis export, pending government approval

The reform, meant to allow the export of medical marijuana farmed and processed in Israel, could bring up to $1 billion into the country’s coffers… Read More ›

Welcome to Israel, the most crowded nation on earth

Welcome to Israel, the most crowded nation on earth

Op-ed: In 15 years time, when every Israeli city is bursting at the seams, which brave politician will be willing to declare that children are… Read More ›

IDF opens fire at gunmen approaching border fence from Syria

IDF opens fire at gunmen approaching border fence from Syria

Army working to determine if suspects crossed 1974 ceasefire line for intelligence-gathering purposes; no Israeli injuries reported   IDF soldiers opened fire at a group… Read More ›