Articles by: JewishNews-David

Two Years On, No Progress at Egalitarian Kotel Plaza

Two Years On, No Progress at Egalitarian Kotel Plaza

‘They are trying to make us feel like second-rate citizens by making us pray at a third-rate place.’   Last July, an ancient stone fell… Read More ›

The deadly poison sarin was detected in a mailbag at Facebook’s offices in California

The deadly poison sarin was detected in a mailbag at Facebook’s offices in California

  The deadly poison sarin has been detected in a mail facility at Facebook’s Silicon Valley headquarters, prompting FBI involvement and reported evacuations. It’s possible that… Read More ›

What we owe to the true victim of the rape case

What we owe to the true victim of the rape case

Opinion: She is just seven years old, but the horrific assault she endured has been distorted, used, manipulated; this is too much to bear for… Read More ›

Late wife’s torment turns Israeli religious farmer into assisted suicide backer

Late wife’s torment turns Israeli religious farmer into assisted suicide backer

After his terminally ill wife had to fly to Switzerland to end her suffering, Yoskeh Marmurstein is challenging a society that resists the burial of… Read More ›

Meghan and Harry spent £2.4m of taxpayers’ money on new home

Meghan and Harry spent £2.4m of taxpayers’ money on new home

  Meghan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, spent £2.4 million (about $3 million) of British taxpayers’ money on renovations to their new… Read More ›

Saudi Minister: Whatever Palestinians Accept, Everyone Else will Accept

Saudi Minister: Whatever Palestinians Accept, Everyone Else will Accept

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Jubeir was responding to questions from broadcaster France 24 about U.S. proposals for economic development as part of… Read More ›

Police announce further investigation into rape of young girl

Police announce further investigation into rape of young girl

Statement says new information, more potential suspects call for further investigation; stability of case in question due to lack of evidence, sole testimony by 7-year-old… Read More ›

Trump rehashes gripes, rips ‘radical’ Dems in 2020 launch

Trump rehashes gripes, rips ‘radical’ Dems in 2020 launch

Mirroring 2016 campaign, US president casts himself as political outsider, tears into ‘fake news media’ and ‘unhinged’ Democrats at reelection rally in must-win state of… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Palestinian Village Council Head Fired After Jews Attend Son’s Wedding

Jerusalem – Palestinian Village Council Head Fired After Jews Attend Son’s Wedding

  Jerusalem – The council head of a West Bank Palestinian village was removed from his office after video from his son’s wedding showed that… Read More ›

Boeing CEO admits ‘mistake’ with 737 Max ahead of Paris Air Show, as analysts note ‘ominous dark cloud’ hanging over the entire industry

Boeing CEO admits ‘mistake’ with 737 Max ahead of Paris Air Show, as analysts note ‘ominous dark cloud’ hanging over the entire industry

  Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg admitted his firm made mistakes that were “not acceptable” in handling a safety feature that’s been implicated in two deadly… Read More ›

More than 600 companies including Walmart and Costco sent a letter to Trump begging him not to increase China tariffs

More than 600 companies including Walmart and Costco sent a letter to Trump begging him not to increase China tariffs

  More than 600 companies and trade groups sent a letter to the Trump Administration warning of catastrophic effects on American consumers from the escalation… Read More ›

Washington Not Asking Friedman to ‘Walk Back’ Comments About Annexation

Washington Not Asking Friedman to ‘Walk Back’ Comments About Annexation

“Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank,” Friedman said in the interview.  … Read More ›

Mass protest in Hong Kong over law critics fear could allow China to snatch anyone

Mass protest in Hong Kong over law critics fear could allow China to snatch anyone

  Hong Kong – Tens if not hundreds of thousands of protesters are due to take to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday to oppose… Read More ›

Washington – Trump Says ‘not Enough’ Progress Made In High-stakes U.S.-Mexico Talks

Washington – Trump Says ‘not Enough’ Progress Made In High-stakes U.S.-Mexico Talks

  Washington –  Mexican and U.S. officials are set to resume talks in Washington on Thursday aimed at averting an imposition of tariffs on Mexican… Read More ›

Trump dances with danger in Middle East by deploying aircraft carrier and Kushner’s peace plan

Trump dances with danger in Middle East by deploying aircraft carrier and Kushner’s peace plan

In the Persian Gulf, a US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, lurks off the Iranian coast, sending out a message of aggression. Meanwhile, in… Read More ›

Israel bids farewell to First Lady Nechama Rivlin with prayers and song

Israel bids farewell to First Lady Nechama Rivlin with prayers and song

Wife of President Reuven Rivlin being laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem on what would have been her 74th birthday;… Read More ›

Israel’s brain drain: ‘If a critical mass leaves, it’ll be too late’

Israel’s brain drain: ‘If a critical mass leaves, it’ll be too late’

Exodus of educated Israelis is accelerating, as professionals look for better lifestyle with lower cost of living; report author warns departing population is from sector… Read More ›

IDF strikes Syria, killing 3, after rockets fired at Golan Heights

IDF strikes Syria, killing 3, after rockets fired at Golan Heights

Airstrikes target Syrian military positions, including anti-aircraft battery, after 2 rockets fired on Saturday; PM: Israel will not tolerate fire into its territory   Israel… Read More ›

Australian helicopters targeted by lasers in South China Sea

Australian helicopters targeted by lasers in South China Sea

Hong Kong – Australian military helicopters were targeted with lasers during operations in the South China Sea this month. “Some helicopter pilots had lasers pointed… Read More ›

Tokyo – Trump Downplays North Korean Missile Treat

Tokyo – Trump Downplays North Korean Missile Treat

  Tokyo – In an apparent contradiction of his national security adviser, President Donald Trump on Sunday downplayed recent North Korean missile tests, tweeting from… Read More ›