Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Ministerial initiative on Temple Mount raises ire among Arab MKs

Ministerial initiative on Temple Mount raises ire among Arab MKs

The initiative to establish an advocacy foundation for Jewish connections to the Temple Mount has been met with fury among Arab lawmakers who claim the… Read More ›

Rivlin asks Egyptian president to show Israeli prisoner clemency

Rivlin asks Egyptian president to show Israeli prisoner clemency

The Israeli president contacts Al-Sisi and asks him to use his presidential powers to lighten the sentence of an Israeli serving a life sentence. President… Read More ›

Police believe single caller menacing JCCs, as more buildings threatened

Police believe single caller menacing JCCs, as more buildings threatened

New York police intelligence chief says one man using a voice changer and phone spoofing device likely responsible for most incidents; Brooklyn Jewish museum and… Read More ›

US envoy at UN makes bid for reviving Israeli-Palestinian talks

US envoy at UN makes bid for reviving Israeli-Palestinian talks

Nikki Haley meets Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour, urges ‘direct negotiations rather than looking to the UN’   UNITED NATIONS – US Ambassador Nikki Haley on… Read More ›

Argentinian Politician Seeks Justice for Victims of 1994 Amia Bombing

Argentinian Politician Seeks Justice for Victims of 1994 Amia Bombing

The laws governing Argentina’s judicial system make it difficult to prosecute he people behind the attack because the accused must be present at the trial.… Read More ›

In Gaza war Bennett pressed, Netanyahu repressed, Ya’alon sputtered

In Gaza war Bennett pressed, Netanyahu repressed, Ya’alon sputtered

Analysis: The comptroller’s report provides a rare glimpse into what happened in the cabinet during the summer of 2014: There was Bayit Yehudi Chairman Naftali… Read More ›

Hezbollah-Affiliated Newspaper Mocks Israeli Minister’s ‘Killer Robots’ Talk

Hezbollah-Affiliated Newspaper Mocks Israeli Minister’s ‘Killer Robots’ Talk

“The solution in Kara’s opinion is a killer robot, like in the films of Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger,” Al-Akhbar newspaper article says after Likud minister’s… Read More ›

Should Jews Live in Israel or Australia?

Should Jews Live in Israel or Australia?

What should Diaspora Jews do? Make the land of their birth greater, or take their talents with them and move to Israel?   SYDNEY –… Read More ›

Israel must not fall into Lebanese trap again

Israel must not fall into Lebanese trap again

Op-ed: Alongside Nasrallah’s harsh words, we should also pay attention to the recent comments made by Lebanese President Michel Aoun, which make it clear that… Read More ›

Dallas – United, American Begin Selling Cheaper Economy-class Fare

Dallas – United, American Begin Selling Cheaper Economy-class Fare

  Dallas – American and United have started selling cheaper “basic economy” fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced… Read More ›

WHITE HOUSE: Russia-Ukraine ‘peace plan’ controversy is an ‘absurd, misleading attempt to distract’

WHITE HOUSE: Russia-Ukraine ‘peace plan’ controversy is an ‘absurd, misleading attempt to distract’

  The controversy surrounding the role President Trump’s lawyer played in pushing a “peace plan” for Russia and Ukraine on the National Security Council is… Read More ›

Munich – Kelly: Trump Is Working On A “Streamlined” Travel Ban

Munich – Kelly: Trump Is Working On A “Streamlined” Travel Ban

  Munich –  President Donald Trump is working on a “streamlined” version of his executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations to iron… Read More ›

Hamas’ new leader in Gaza: A radical and a militant

Hamas’ new leader in Gaza: A radical and a militant

Analysis: Yahya Sanwar’s election is bad news for Israel. The terrorist who was released as part of the Shalit deal has set inadmissible conditions for… Read More ›

A wedding saved a woman from deportation — and 4 more Jewish love stories for Valentine’s Day

A wedding saved a woman from deportation — and 4 more Jewish love stories for Valentine’s Day

A look back at unique tales of romance from this past century   JTA — Since its founding in 1917, JTA has documented the stories… Read More ›

Is Trump Preparing an Ambush?

Is Trump Preparing an Ambush?

Trump plans to sit Netanyahu down on February 15 for a “long conversation” focused on Middle East peace.   WASHINGTON – Knesset authorization of a… Read More ›

The presidential settlement approval

The presidential settlement approval

Op-ed: Trump’s statement reflects a completely new American policy. It gives the Israeli government the green light to build as much as it wants in… Read More ›

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

Controversial law recognizing building on private Palestinian land passes final Knesset votes by 60 to 52, despite warnings it could land Israel in international court… Read More ›

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Knesset to vote late tonight on controversial legislation. Supporters fear another delay.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to coordinate passage of the settlement regulation… Read More ›

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Justice Minister Shaked and Tourism Minister Levin propose measures to cut down on private bill proposals and in return give the Knesset’s committees the authority… Read More ›

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Majority decision denies request for three-month extension to clear settlement homes built on private Palestinian land   The High Court of Justice pushed back the… Read More ›