Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Tourism up in 2015

Tourism up in 2015

After tourism industry took severe hit following Operation Protective Edge in 2014, new figures show promising comeback. Tourism in Israel in the past year has… Read More ›

Mike Huckabee: Obama pretends to be a Christian

Mike Huckabee: Obama pretends to be a Christian

Washington – Mike Huckabee suggested President Barack Obama “pretends to be” a Christian in knocking the President’s handling of Pope Francis’ first visit to the U.S.… Read More ›

With a tarantula roaming about, Delta calls off flight

With a tarantula roaming about, Delta calls off flight

  There are a multitude of reasons your flight might be canceled or delayed — but a spider? It can happen. Passengers who were scheduled… Read More ›

China to unveil new climate regulations

China to unveil new climate regulations

  Washington – China plans to unveil a new cap-and-trade program for carbon emissions Friday as the country’s leader meets in Washington with President Barack Obama,… Read More ›

Russia urged to explain Syria buildup as diplomatic drive steps up

Russia urged to explain Syria buildup as diplomatic drive steps up

EU envoys request Moscow ‘clarify’ Assad military aid as Bloc revives dormant efforts to resolve four-year conflict   PARIS (AFP) — Russia faced mounting calls… Read More ›

Pro-Moscow rebels order UN to leave east Ukraine stronghold

Pro-Moscow rebels order UN to leave east Ukraine stronghold

Official says 16,000 tons of humanitarian aid can’t be delivered, local hospitals lack anesthesia for surgeries   UNITED NATIONS – Pro-Russian rebels have ordered UN… Read More ›

Much debate, few solutions as diplomats jostle over Syria war

Much debate, few solutions as diplomats jostle over Syria war

As Europe reels from refugee influx, four-year conflict takes center stage at next week’s UN General Assembly   PARIS (AP) — Europe’s top diplomats, the… Read More ›

Israeli developer of smartphones for elderly advances in international start-up contest

Israeli developer of smartphones for elderly advances in international start-up contest

E2C (Easy to Connect) wins Tel Aviv leg of competition held in 30 cities over 30 days.   While the ever-advancing realm of modern technology… Read More ›

White House praises UN ‘progress’ on Iran inspections

White House praises UN ‘progress’ on Iran inspections

While some criticize Tehran’s ‘self-inspection’ of nuclear sites, Washington sees ‘indications’ Iran is cooperating   The White House welcomed on Monday the UN nuclear watchdog’s… Read More ›

GOLDMAN SACHS COO: There’s a ‘massive difference’ between this tech bubble and the last one

GOLDMAN SACHS COO: There’s a ‘massive difference’ between this tech bubble and the last one

  The chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs, one of the leading advisers to technology companies, has said the tech scene is “bubble-ish.” Goldman Sachs… Read More ›

Sky to close over Bar Refaeli’s wedding

Sky to close over Bar Refaeli’s wedding

Supermodel’s glamorous nuptials will not be disturbed by unwelcome guests, as authorities have barred civilian pilots and airlines from traveling the area during the event.… Read More ›

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Amir Ohana, missing in Uman since Rosh Hashanah, found dead by ZAKA; Israeli authorities working to bring remains back to Israel for burial. The body… Read More ›

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

The Supreme Court’s former deputy chief died Saturday, after a years-long battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a strong advocate of the high… Read More ›

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

“I have made a point of preparing big decisions carefully. I will admit that I am angry at myself as this did not go as… Read More ›

Trump defend Obama? ‘I don’t think so!’

Trump defend Obama? ‘I don’t think so!’

“Am I morally obligated to defend the president every time somebody says something bad or controversial about him? I don’t think so!” Trump said on… Read More ›

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

After the Kalashnikov era was put down and defeated during the second intifada and Operation Defensive Shield, the Palestinians are going back to their roots… Read More ›

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Lahad headed the pro-Israel militia, the South Lebanon Army, from 1984 until the Israeli withdrawal from its security zone in south Lebanon in May 2000.… Read More ›

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says Jeremy Corbyn is a great friend of Latin America, supports dialogue over the disputed Falkland Islands   Argentina’s president is… Read More ›

EX-NYSE CEO: The stock market is not fair

EX-NYSE CEO: The stock market is not fair

  The former chairman and chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange, Dick Grasso, has said the stock market is now unfair and should be… Read More ›

INVESTOR: Wall Street banks will never be as profitable as they once were

INVESTOR: Wall Street banks will never be as profitable as they once were

  Investing in banks used to be a wild ride. They would make billions of dollars when times were good, and then lose just as… Read More ›