Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Ben-Gvir extremely unlikely to lower crime in the Arab sector

Ben-Gvir extremely unlikely to lower crime in the Arab sector

Opinion: The Arab sector’s crime problem is an outgrowth of decades of discrimination and neglect, and the incoming national security minister’s brute-force approach is unlikely… Read More ›

Self-portrait of artist who fled Nazis sells for record 23 million euros in Germany

Self-portrait of artist who fled Nazis sells for record 23 million euros in Germany

The auctioneers, in Berlin, had estimated that “Self-portrait in yellow-pink,” painted in 1943, would attract bids of between 20 million and 30 million euros.  … Read More ›

Iran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source

Iran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source

  The families of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players fail to “behave” ahead of the match against… Read More ›

Drugs wash up on Israeli beaches

Drugs wash up on Israeli beaches

Police called by beachgoers fearing the packages of Hash may be explosives, after two bombs went off in Jerusalem earlier in the week; An unmanned… Read More ›

White House, some Republicans pan Trump for hosting Holocaust revisionist and Kanye

White House, some Republicans pan Trump for hosting Holocaust revisionist and Kanye

Biden press secretary says antisemitism has ‘no place in America — including at Mar-a-Lago’; former ambassador Friedman among GOP members joining chorus of criticism  … Read More ›

Man injured in deadly Jerusalem terror bombing remains in critical condition

Man injured in deadly Jerusalem terror bombing remains in critical condition

40-year-old was sitting next to Aryeh Schupak, who died in the attack; Iranian group posts new footage of blast, claiming to have hacked security camera,… Read More ›

Woman Attacked by Biden’s Secret Service Agent in Jerusalem Files Lawsuit

Woman Attacked by Biden’s Secret Service Agent in Jerusalem Files Lawsuit

WASHINGTON — The Israeli woman allegedly assaulted by a Biden Secret Service agent in Jerusalem in July, while the agent was doing advance prep for… Read More ›

Two Iranian actresses arrested as authorities ramp up crackdown on anti-regime protesters

Two Iranian actresses arrested as authorities ramp up crackdown on anti-regime protesters

Two well-known Iranian actresses have been arrested by security forces after they showed support for the protest movement gripping the country, as authorities intensify their… Read More ›

Antisemitic Graffiti In DC Suburb Seen As Part Of A Trend

Antisemitic Graffiti In DC Suburb Seen As Part Of A Trend

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The discovery this week of violently antisemitic graffiti along a popular Maryland walking trail is just the latest in a rising… Read More ›

‘400 seconds’ to Tel Aviv: Iranian media publishes Hebrew hypersonic missile threat

‘400 seconds’ to Tel Aviv: Iranian media publishes Hebrew hypersonic missile threat

The Iranian newspaper warned that the new hypersonic missile developed by the Islamic Republic could hit Israel within 400 seconds.   The IRGC-affiliated Sobh-e-Sadegh newspaper… Read More ›

Democrats will keep control of the Senate, CNN projects

Democrats will keep control of the Senate, CNN projects

  Democrats will keep their narrow Senate majority for the next two years, CNN projects, after victories in close contests in Nevada and Arizona. The party… Read More ›

Not much harmony expected in Israel-U.S. ties

Not much harmony expected in Israel-U.S. ties

Analysis: Biden has yet to call and congratulate Netanyahu who is about to usher in a right-wing government, which could be a sign of chilled… Read More ›

Yesh Atid minister: Unlike predecessors, we will act responsibly in the opposition

Yesh Atid minister: Unlike predecessors, we will act responsibly in the opposition

Outgoing tourism chief Razvozov says party will back government when it agrees on matters, but fight back if needed; Meretz minister says Ben Gvir, Smotrich… Read More ›

The Making of CNN’s Resident Racist:  Will Aaron David Miller Ever Apologize?

The Making of CNN’s Resident Racist: Will Aaron David Miller Ever Apologize?

By Aryeh HaKohen Katz It appeared on Thursday morning, as an op-ed on CNN.  The description of religious Jews by a supposedly well-respected analyst was… Read More ›

North Korea fires 10 missiles, South Korea says

North Korea fires 10 missiles, South Korea says

  Seoul, South Korea  — North Korea fired at least 10 missiles of various types from its east and west coasts on Wednesday, South Korea’s Ministry of National… Read More ›

In 1st comment, Pelosi says she’s ‘heartbroken, traumatized’ over attack on husband

In 1st comment, Pelosi says she’s ‘heartbroken, traumatized’ over attack on husband

‘His condition continues to improve,’ says US House speaker about Paul Pelosi, 82, who suffered fractured skull in an attack by a home intruder, 2… Read More ›

The never-ending election cycle that dominates Israeli life

The never-ending election cycle that dominates Israeli life

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Words are often a precursor to action. But the weary Israeli electorate is by this time drowning in words.   Consider what we… Read More ›

‘The Squad’ urges Biden administration to negotiate ceasefire in Ukraine

‘The Squad’ urges Biden administration to negotiate ceasefire in Ukraine

Members of “The Squad” – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley – were among 30 signatories on the letter urging Biden to… Read More ›

Judges, ministers, now army chief: Settlers rise in Israel

Judges, ministers, now army chief: Settlers rise in Israel

Critics say Israelis give little thought to their government’s rule over West Bank, and media often ignores approvals of new settlement constructions, while pushback against… Read More ›

Analysis: From far right to ‘cuddly care bear,’ Ben Gvir’s political whitewashing is underway

Analysis: From far right to ‘cuddly care bear,’ Ben Gvir’s political whitewashing is underway

Otzma Yehudit leader’s soaring popularity comes with a softened persona ahead of elections; but Netanyahu is still hesitant to fully endorse him   Less than… Read More ›