Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

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 ›

Friend recalls ‘wonderful couple’ killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv

Friend recalls ‘wonderful couple’ killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv

  Kyiv, Ukraine — A pregnant woman and her husband killed in Kyiv by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian “kamikaze” drone strike were inseparable, like “yin and… Read More ›

North Carolina shooting leaves five dead

North Carolina shooting leaves five dead

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said he spoke to Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and was deploying state resources to assist at the scene.   Five… Read More ›

Top American general says US and allies need to help Ukraine build a comprehensive missile defense system

Top American general says US and allies need to help Ukraine build a comprehensive missile defense system

  The US and its allies need to help Ukraine build a comprehensive air and missile defense system by combining the different systems the allies… Read More ›

The duality of the holiday of Sukkot

The duality of the holiday of Sukkot

Opinion: Sukkot, on the one hand, is a festival celebrating our people’s wandering the desert while living in flimsy booths; on the other hand, it… Read More ›

Russia in retort to Lapid: Israel stood silent in face of Kyiv’s ‘terrorism’

Russia in retort to Lapid: Israel stood silent in face of Kyiv’s ‘terrorism’

After Israeli leader blasts barrage on civilian targets, Moscow wonders why Jerusalem never spoke out against Ukraine’s ‘murderous’ attacks   Russia on Monday night fired… Read More ›

Ukraine retakes more territory, Zelensky says Russia ‘has already lost’

Ukraine retakes more territory, Zelensky says Russia ‘has already lost’

Ukraine retakes more settlements in Kherson and Luhansk. * Russia strengthening defense of Kreminna city by drawing in more troops and heavily mining the area.… Read More ›

SHOCK VIDEO: Innocent Elderly Bystanders Attacked by Police Water Cannon

SHOCK VIDEO: Innocent Elderly Bystanders Attacked by Police Water Cannon

  JERUSALEM — On Sunday, an elderly couple in Jerusalem was brutally hit by a police water cannon. The couple did nothing wrong, they were… Read More ›

US considering responses to possible Russian escalation in Ukraine, including its potential use of tactical nuclear weapons

US considering responses to possible Russian escalation in Ukraine, including its potential use of tactical nuclear weapons

  With concerns growing that Vladimir Putin will escalate Russia’s war in Ukraine, the US is considering how to respond to a range of potential scenarios,… Read More ›

WATCH: 93-Year-Old Petah Tikva Pianist Reenacts Shir HaMaalos As Heard From Yossele Rosenblatt

WATCH: 93-Year-Old Petah Tikva Pianist Reenacts Shir HaMaalos As Heard From Yossele Rosenblatt

JERUSALEM — Yosefa Fish, a 93-year-old pianist residing in Petah Tikva, is remarkably sprightly for her age. Fish has not forgotten an event which left… Read More ›

‘Tragedy beyond comprehension.’ Football world mourns the victims of the Indonesia stadium crush

‘Tragedy beyond comprehension.’ Football world mourns the victims of the Indonesia stadium crush

FIFA, the head of soccer’s international governing body, has led football’s mourning of Saturday’s stadium crush at an Indonesian league football match, describing the incident, which… Read More ›

Judge bails Trump out of special master plan that would have forced uncomfortable submissions in court

Judge bails Trump out of special master plan that would have forced uncomfortable submissions in court

Former President Donald Trump got another boost in his bid to challenge the FBI search of his Florida home, with US District Judge Aileen Cannon reshaping… Read More ›

Jewish pilgrims gather in Ukraine despite the perils of war

Jewish pilgrims gather in Ukraine despite the perils of war

Ignoring repeated international travel warnings, thousands of Hasidic Jews throng the city of Uman to welcome the new year at the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman;… Read More ›