Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Meghan wears Stella McCartney dress to evening reception

Meghan wears Stella McCartney dress to evening reception

The Duchess of Sussex made an appearance Saturday evening ahead of her second wedding reception in a bespoke gown designed by Stella McCartney. Meghan and… Read More ›

State Department: Hamas using embassy move as excuse for violence

State Department: Hamas using embassy move as excuse for violence

Washington says protests along the Gaza border are ‘nothing new,’ being fueled by terrorist group in an ‘irresponsible choice’   Hamas, the terrorist organization that… Read More ›

Government allocates NIS 2.5 billion to bolster Jerusalem

Government allocates NIS 2.5 billion to bolster Jerusalem

NIS 50 million budget approved for plan to regulate all east Jerusalem land in the next seven years, while ministers oppose proposal to sanction government… Read More ›

Israel demands UN condemn Hamas’s use of children, civilians as human shields

Israel demands UN condemn Hamas’s use of children, civilians as human shields

Danny Danon writes to Security Council warning terror group is in breach of international law; vows ‘Israel will take all necessary steps to ensure safety… Read More ›

Amid Iranian missile barrage, US says Israel has right to defend itself

Amid Iranian missile barrage, US says Israel has right to defend itself

A State Department official says Trump administration stands ‘with Israel in the fight against Iran’s malign activities’   WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday… Read More ›

Arizona – Phoenix Hits Record-setting 106 Degrees And Counting

Arizona – Phoenix Hits Record-setting 106 Degrees And Counting

Phoenix, AZ – It’s a record-setting 106 degrees and counting so far in Phoenix. National Weather Service meteorologists say the desert city hit the 106… Read More ›

The actual Stormy Daniels appeared on ‘SNL’ to talk to ‘Michael Cohen’ and ‘Trump’ in unbelievable cold open

The actual Stormy Daniels appeared on ‘SNL’ to talk to ‘Michael Cohen’ and ‘Trump’ in unbelievable cold open

  The actual Stormy Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, appeared on “Saturday Night Live” to talk to President Donald Trump, played by Alec Baldwin. It was… Read More ›

New York – Saying ‘mazel Tov’ On Facebook Now Activates A Colorful Confetti Animation

New York – Saying ‘mazel Tov’ On Facebook Now Activates A Colorful Confetti Animation

New York – The use of certain positive key words and phrases on Facebook activates quick animations. “Best wishes,” for instance, triggers a stream of… Read More ›

White House Adopts Netanyahu’s ‘False Pretences’ Narrative on Iran Deal

White House Adopts Netanyahu’s ‘False Pretences’ Narrative on Iran Deal

“Iran lied at the front end,” said White House press secretary Sarah Sanders.   WASHINGTON – Hosting his French and German counterparts at the White House last… Read More ›

Trump may have let something slip about the Russian lawyer from the Trump Tower meeting

Trump may have let something slip about the Russian lawyer from the Trump Tower meeting

  At a rowdy rally Saturday night, President Donald Trump commented for the first time about the Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya’s revelation that she is… Read More ›

Reykjavik – Iceland Parliament Committee Favors Scrapping Bill To Ban Circumcision

Reykjavik – Iceland Parliament Committee Favors Scrapping Bill To Ban Circumcision

  Reykjavik – A judicial committee of Iceland’s parliament has recommended scrapping a bill that would ban the nonmedical circumcision of boys. Lawmakers from four… Read More ›

Trump on summit with Kim Jong Un: ‘Maybe the meeting doesn’t even take place’

Trump on summit with Kim Jong Un: ‘Maybe the meeting doesn’t even take place’

Washington – President Donald Trump on Thursday morning suggested that some of the elements of his potential summit later this year with North Korean leader… Read More ›

Macron to Tell Trump There is no ‘Plan B’ to Replace Iran Deal

Macron to Tell Trump There is no ‘Plan B’ to Replace Iran Deal

PM: Agreement must be fully fixed or fully nixed, Zarif: All or nothing   French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Washington on Monday to make… Read More ›

Killing of engineer a possible blow to Malaysian terror hotbed

Killing of engineer a possible blow to Malaysian terror hotbed

Analysis: While unsubstantiated, Hamas’ allegation that the Mossad is responsible for the killing of Palestinian engineer and Hamas member Fadi Albatsh is not without merit.… Read More ›

Israeli Chutzpah for the 21st Century

Israeli Chutzpah for the 21st Century

A look at how the Jewish state’s bold and ambitious approach to life made it a high-tech superpower.   Earlier this year, Education Minister Naftali… Read More ›

Air Strikes Reported in Syria

Air Strikes Reported in Syria

Syrian media and eyewitnesses reported missile, anti-aircraft fire and fighter jets early Tuesday morning.   Syrian media and locals reported air strikes and Syrian air… Read More ›

Syria strikes: Trump made the bed, now Israel must lie in it

Syria strikes: Trump made the bed, now Israel must lie in it

Analysis: The US-led strike in Syria was a symbolic, cautious punishment, without risking a conflict with the Russians, who have signaled that they would defend… Read More ›

Abbas Says Palestinians Won’t Accept Any American Peace Plan

Abbas Says Palestinians Won’t Accept Any American Peace Plan

PA President Abbas has also said that Palestinians would engage the US administration on its ideas to resolve the conflict   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud… Read More ›

Bellingham, WA – Washington State University Holds Ceremony Replacing Defaced Jewish Books

Bellingham, WA – Washington State University Holds Ceremony Replacing Defaced Jewish Books

Bellingham, WA – Western Washington University replaced seven Jewish-themed books damaged with anti-Semitic messages in a reshelving ceremony. More than 250 people attended the ceremony… Read More ›

Mark Zuckerberg finished his second day of Congressional grilling over user data and Facebook bias — here’s what you need to know

Mark Zuckerberg finished his second day of Congressional grilling over user data and Facebook bias — here’s what you need to know

  Mark Zuckerberg faced a tough day of questioning on his second day of US Congressional questioning on Wednesday. The Facebook CEO was grilled over… Read More ›