Articles by: JewishNews-David

Russia hawks exploit blogger’s death to demand executions and an even harsher crackdown on dissent

Russia hawks exploit blogger’s death to demand executions and an even harsher crackdown on dissent

The killing of Russian military journalist Vladlen Tatarsky has set off angry demands among politicians and commentators in Russia for the return of the death penalty, and… Read More ›

Photos-Video: Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister, Sparking Mass Protests

Photos-Video: Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister, Sparking Mass Protests

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets of cities across the country on Sunday night in a spontaneous outburst of… Read More ›

Protesters block roads in day of ‘escalating resistance’ as PM nixes Herzog proposal

Protesters block roads in day of ‘escalating resistance’ as PM nixes Herzog proposal

5 arrested for painting red line on street leading to Supreme Court in Jerusalem; reservists protest in Haifa and Bnei Brak; ‘disruptions’ planned in 150… Read More ›

At least Seven dead, others hurt after shooting in Hamburg -Focus Online media

At least Seven dead, others hurt after shooting in Hamburg -Focus Online media

German police are searching for the attackers, who are still at large, according to local media reports At least seven people are dead and several… Read More ›

Elan Ganeles identified as US citizen murdered in terror attack near Jericho

Elan Ganeles identified as US citizen murdered in terror attack near Jericho

The IDF confirmed that two interconnected terror attacks were carried out near the Beit HaAravah Junction late Monday.   A US-Israeli dual national was killed… Read More ›

Biden says objects shot down over North America last week appear to not be part of China’s spy balloon operation

Biden says objects shot down over North America last week appear to not be part of China’s spy balloon operation

  President Joe Biden on Thursday said that the United States has no indication that the three objects shot down in North American air space are tied to China’s… Read More ›

Antisemitic Flyers Could Spur Action On Proposed Georgia Law

Antisemitic Flyers Could Spur Action On Proposed Georgia Law

ATLANTA (AP) — A continuing wave of antisemitic flyers hit parts of suburban Atlanta, including the home of Georgia’s only Jewish state legislator. State Rep.… Read More ›

Russia’s Chief Rabbi to Putin: ‘We’ll do anything for peaceful solutions’

Russia’s Chief Rabbi to Putin: ‘We’ll do anything for peaceful solutions’

The Russian President shared with the two rabbis that “we are categorically against consigning to oblivion crimes of this kind, which have no statute of… Read More ›

Analysis: Why Asia’s arms race risks spinning out of control

Analysis: Why Asia’s arms race risks spinning out of control

  It’s an arms race bigger than anything Asia has ever seen – three major nuclear powers and one fast-developing one, the world’s three biggest economies… Read More ›

Moscow’s Former Chief Rabbi: ‘The Best Option For Russian Jews Is To Leave’

Moscow’s Former Chief Rabbi: ‘The Best Option For Russian Jews Is To Leave’

  LONDON (JTA) – Pinchas Goldshmidt, the former chief rabbi of Moscow who fled the country earlier this year, said other Russian Jews should leave… Read More ›

US Capitol Police ready for future attacks as Jan. 6 anniversary looms

US Capitol Police ready for future attacks as Jan. 6 anniversary looms

“The current threat climate, particularly against elected officials, will require continued and heightened vigilance,” USCP Police Chief Tom Manger said in a statement.   US… Read More ›

Gallant could be the one to talk Netanyahu out of a risky Iran strike

Gallant could be the one to talk Netanyahu out of a risky Iran strike

Opinion: The newly minted defense minister is as much of an Iran hawk as his boss, but from his new vantage point, he could be… Read More ›

Apartheid slander is latest verbal weapon against Israel – opinion

Apartheid slander is latest verbal weapon against Israel – opinion

Two reports, one by Amnesty International and the other by Human Rights Watch add to the slander accusing Israel of apartheid.   The word “apartheid,”… Read More ›

Who is Amichai Chikli, the incoming Diaspora Affairs Minister?

Who is Amichai Chikli, the incoming Diaspora Affairs Minister?

Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Chikli late Wednesday night and informed him of the new role he will begin on Thursday.   MK… Read More ›

Netanyahu pushing for Saudi-Israel deal with annexation pledge — report

Netanyahu pushing for Saudi-Israel deal with annexation pledge — report

Netanyahu would reportedly suspend plans for annexing the West Bank in exchange for a Saudi deal as well.   Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pledge… Read More ›

Israel to hold remains of Palestinian terrorist who died of cancer in jail

Israel to hold remains of Palestinian terrorist who died of cancer in jail

Gantz says body of Nasser Abu Hamid to be held as a bargaining chip for the return of captive Israelis and the remains of soldiers… Read More ›

Zelensky heads to US to meet with Biden and address Congress

Zelensky heads to US to meet with Biden and address Congress

President says first known trip since war began aims to boost Ukraine’s ‘resilience and defense capabilities,’ as US lawmakers prepare to vote on $45 billion… Read More ›

How the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever’

How the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever’

  This World Cup final was a game that seemed to defy comprehension, conventions and any attempt to describe it. How could anything capture the sound in… Read More ›

Jewish groups condemn series of antisemitic incidents in Washington, DC area

Jewish groups condemn series of antisemitic incidents in Washington, DC area

“We cannot normalize or become inured to the proliferation of such heinous acts,” several leaders wrote in a joint statement.   WASHINGTON – Several major… Read More ›

Biden announces inter-agency group to counter antisemitism

Biden announces inter-agency group to counter antisemitism

“The President has tasked the inter-agency group, as its first order of business, to develop a national strategy to counter antisemitism,” said the White House… Read More ›