Articles by: JewishNews-David

Rebutting Thomas Freidman

Rebutting Thomas Freidman

by Shira Miller Thomas Friedman has been a thorn in Israel’s side for several decades.  He recently penned a horrific article entitled, “This Israeli Government… Read More ›

Government approves new method to fire AG, ignoring AG’s warning that it’s illegal

Government approves new method to fire AG, ignoring AG’s warning that it’s illegal

Attorney General’s Office calls move to let ministerial panel approve her dismissal a ‘tectonic shift’ that will harm role’s independence, ‘remove oversight over governmental power’… Read More ›

‘When I die, I want them to say I was Palestinian’: This is Bishara Bahabah, the American mediator between Hamas and the US

‘When I die, I want them to say I was Palestinian’: This is Bishara Bahabah, the American mediator between Hamas and the US

Disillusioned by Biden and Harris, he backed Trump in the presidential election and helped PA President Mahmoud Abbas draft a congratulatory message while still publicly… Read More ›

Yuval Raphael: ‘There will be no real victory without the hostages’

Yuval Raphael: ‘There will be no real victory without the hostages’

The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel came across plainly in the song. Yuval Raphael told Israeli media that… Read More ›

Analysis: The clock is ticking down to zero, and Trump needs a trade deal — badly

Analysis: The clock is ticking down to zero, and Trump needs a trade deal — badly

President Donald Trump, the dealmaker-in-chief, has said for weeks that at least one trade deal is imminent with one of the dozens of countries in… Read More ›

Trump Admin Justice Department Brings First Terrorism Case Against Alleged High-Ranking Tda Gang Member

Trump Admin Justice Department Brings First Terrorism Case Against Alleged High-Ranking Tda Gang Member

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged an alleged high-ranking member of Tren de Aragua in Colombia with terrorism offenses, making the first case… Read More ›

Trump envoy Witkoff and Iranian FM meet after first round of nuclear talks in Oman

Trump envoy Witkoff and Iranian FM meet after first round of nuclear talks in Oman

White House calls meeting ‘a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome’; Iran’s top diplomat says US wants to reach a new agreement ASAP… Read More ›

Could a secret chat mishap like Trump’s happen in Israel?

Could a secret chat mishap like Trump’s happen in Israel?

After a journalist was mistakenly added to a Trump administration secret chat, questions arise if Israel could face similar breaches; while classified info is officially… Read More ›

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department, raising questions for students and parents

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department, raising questions for students and parents

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education, seeking to fulfill decades of conservative ambition to… Read More ›

“A Chanukah Miracle in Captivity,” Says Former Hostage – Shabbos Grape Juice That Never Ran Out

“A Chanukah Miracle in Captivity,” Says Former Hostage – Shabbos Grape Juice That Never Ran Out

JERUSALEM – For five months in Hamas captivity, Omri Shem Tov made Kiddush every Shabbat with half a bottle of grape juice—and it never ran… Read More ›

After logjam, Hamas releases 4 hostage bodies to Israel in quiet, late-night transfer

After logjam, Hamas releases 4 hostage bodies to Israel in quiet, late-night transfer

Israel starts releasing over 600 prisoners who were slated to be freed Saturday, but source says they won’t all be released until the bodies are… Read More ›

Tulkarem’s terror nest: Why Israel must act now to protect its heartlan

Tulkarem’s terror nest: Why Israel must act now to protect its heartlan

Opinion: West Bank city emerges as a new hub of terrorist activity with escalating violence threatening Israel’s Sharon region and central areas driven by young… Read More ›

IDF announces fallen soldiers Nadav Cohen, Nachman Refael Ben Ami killed in Gaza Strip

IDF announces fallen soldiers Nadav Cohen, Nachman Refael Ben Ami killed in Gaza Strip

An additional soldier whose name has not been cleared for publication fell in the same incident. Sergeant-Major Nadav Cohen and Staff-Sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami… Read More ›

Analysis: Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?

Analysis: Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?

Tel Aviv, Israel — The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a hostage, prompting a halt in… Read More ›

Jewish Flight Attendant Sues Delta, Says She Was Fired Based on ‘Deepfake’ Videos

Jewish Flight Attendant Sues Delta, Says She Was Fired Based on ‘Deepfake’ Videos

An Israeli flight attendant has filed a lawsuit against Delta Airlines, alleging that the company discriminated against her for being Jewish, and that she suffered… Read More ›

Hamas releases video of hostage Liri Albag, 19. Parents: ‘This is not the Liri we know’

Hamas releases video of hostage Liri Albag, 19. Parents: ‘This is not the Liri we know’

Family says her ‘difficult mental state is evident’ in the three-and-a-half-minute video, appeals to government to work on hostage deal ‘as if your children were… Read More ›

Sirens sound across Israel amid missile attack from Yemen

Sirens sound across Israel amid missile attack from Yemen

Air raid sirens were activated early Tuesday across southern and central Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Petah Tikva, Rishon Lezion, Ashdod, Ramat Gan, Lod, Ramle,… Read More ›

IDF troops reach Damascus’ doorstep, uncover Syrian military weakness

IDF troops reach Damascus’ doorstep, uncover Syrian military weakness

The IDF has historically trained extensively for operations involving Syrian army outposts The 603rd Battalion of the IDF’s Combat Engineering Corps has reached Tel Hadar,… Read More ›

Democrats left fuming over Biden’s decision to pardon his son — after he repeatedly said he wouldn’t

Democrats left fuming over Biden’s decision to pardon his son — after he repeatedly said he wouldn’t

resident Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son has left some Democrats fuming over his choice to repeatedly and unequivocally claim that he would never… Read More ›

US Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

US Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

NEW YORK (AP) — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town… Read More ›