Articles by: JewishNews-David

Up to 80,000 Israelis Currently Quarantined Over Possible Coronavirus Exposure

Up to 80,000 Israelis Currently Quarantined Over Possible Coronavirus Exposure

  JERUSALEM (JTA) — Between 50,000 and 80,000 Israelis are currently in home quarantine due to potential exposure to the coronavirus as the country tries… Read More ›

Exit polls: 59 seats to Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc

Exit polls: 59 seats to Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc

Highest turnout in 21 years appears to have worked in Netanyahu’s favor as he claims right to form government; all three exit polls predict Gantz’s… Read More ›

Gantz tells faithful to wait for final results after exit polls show Likud gains

Gantz tells faithful to wait for final results after exit polls show Likud gains

Blue and White leader says final figures could be like last April’s, when Netanyahu could not form coalition, vows he’ll ‘continue to fight’   Blue… Read More ›

Israeli scientists: ‘In a few weeks, we will have coronavirus vaccine’

Israeli scientists: ‘In a few weeks, we will have coronavirus vaccine’

Once the vaccine is developed, it will take at least 90 days to complete the regulatory process and potentially more to enter the marketplace.  … Read More ›

Netanyahu: Plan To Build 3,500 Housing Units In E-1 Is Moving Forward

Netanyahu: Plan To Build 3,500 Housing Units In E-1 Is Moving Forward

  JERUSALEM (JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday his intent to push ahead with a plan to build 3,500 homes for… Read More ›

Iran’s deputy health minister has tested positive for the coronavirus, as the country struggles with one of the worst outbreaks beyond China

Iran’s deputy health minister has tested positive for the coronavirus, as the country struggles with one of the worst outbreaks beyond China

  Iran’s deputy health minister said Tuesday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. In a video posted to Twitter, and later carried by the… Read More ›

Iran’s government and media lied about coronavirus outbreak, riots erupt

Iran’s government and media lied about coronavirus outbreak, riots erupt

“Even the hospital medical staff, some of whom are infected with the coronavirus, are terrified.”   Iranians are scared and angry. Their government has been… Read More ›

Debate Night Brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders Attacked By Rivals

Debate Night Brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders Attacked By Rivals

  LAS VEGAS (AP) — From the opening bell, Democrats savaged New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised pointed questions about Bernie Sanders’ take-no-prisoners politics… Read More ›

These are the countries where novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide

These are the countries where novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide

The novel coronavirus has spread throughout the world since the first cases were detected in central China in December. At least 2,100 people have died… Read More ›

Iran’s President: Trump Doesn’t Want War Ahead Of 2020 Vote

Iran’s President: Trump Doesn’t Want War Ahead Of 2020 Vote

  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that he doesn’t believe the U.S. will pursue war with his country, because it… Read More ›

Ayelet Shaked: ‘It is our obligation to apply sovereignty’

Ayelet Shaked: ‘It is our obligation to apply sovereignty’

“The plan obviates the need for Israel to uproot communities, and it does so while avoiding any act that anyone could consider to be apartheid.”… Read More ›

Federal Judge Approves T-mobile’s $26.5 Billion Takeover Of Sprint

Federal Judge Approves T-mobile’s $26.5 Billion Takeover Of Sprint

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has approved T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeover of Sprint, rejecting objections from a group of states and removing a… Read More ›

Trump’s plan for a failed Palestinian state

Trump’s plan for a failed Palestinian state

Opinion: The plan poses as much of a danger to Israeli interests as it does to those of the Palestinians who will be left in… Read More ›

Israeli Jon Stewart uneasy over political climate, but finds fodder for ridicule

Israeli Jon Stewart uneasy over political climate, but finds fodder for ridicule

Lior Schleien says his ‘Gav HaUma’ show aims to present his opinion ‘in the most interesting and funny’ way, not to go after Netanyahu; enjoys… Read More ›

Planeloads of Americans flee growing coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan as 12th case is reported in the US

Planeloads of Americans flee growing coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan as 12th case is reported in the US

  Planeloads of Americans fleeing the fast-moving coronavirus outbreak in China are arriving at military bases across the United States this week on what could… Read More ›

Biden Gets Emotional Criticizing Trump’s Style

Biden Gets Emotional Criticizing Trump’s Style

  IOWA (AP) – Joe Biden has built his 2020 presidential bid as a case against President Donald Trump, but he got especially exasperated Saturday… Read More ›

A traditional Chinese remedy said to help fight Wuhan coronavirus sparks skepticism — and panic buying

A traditional Chinese remedy said to help fight Wuhan coronavirus sparks skepticism — and panic buying

Hong Kong – Could a traditional Chinese medicine help fight the Wuhan coronavirus, or is one of the country’s most influential state media outlets promoting… Read More ›

Kushner repeats call for Israel to wait on West Bank sovereignty

Kushner repeats call for Israel to wait on West Bank sovereignty

Head of team behind on Donald Trump’s Mideast peace plan says Jerusalem should wait until after March 2 elections to declare jurisdiction over its settlements… Read More ›

NY Governor Joins World Leaders In Attending 75th Anniversary Of The Liberation Of Nazi Concentration Auschwitz-Birkenau

NY Governor Joins World Leaders In Attending 75th Anniversary Of The Liberation Of Nazi Concentration Auschwitz-Birkenau

  OSWIECIM, Poland – During his trip to Poland, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recommitted to fighting anti-Semitism in all its forms with actions that include… Read More ›

Chinese officials crack down on wildlife markets as coronavirus outbreak nears 3,000 cases

Chinese officials crack down on wildlife markets as coronavirus outbreak nears 3,000 cases

In western markets, shoppers can buy beef, chicken, pork, and, if they’re lucky, perhaps some duck or bison. But the options in China can be… Read More ›