Articles by: JewishNews-David

‘The worst is behind us’: Hong Kong hosts top global bankers for finance summit

‘The worst is behind us’: Hong Kong hosts top global bankers for finance summit

  Hong Kong — Hong Kong leader John Lee sought to drum up confidence in the city’s future as a global financial hub on Wednesday, as he welcomed some… Read More ›

A guide for Israeli voters ahead of the November 1 election

A guide for Israeli voters ahead of the November 1 election

To clear up any voter confusion ahead of 5th national ballot in 3 years, Ynet has compiled all information needed for 6,788,804 Israelis eligible to… Read More ›

Herzog to US Jews: Respect Israel’s election results even if you don’t like them

Herzog to US Jews: Respect Israel’s election results even if you don’t like them

Addressing Federations’ General Assembly, president acknowledges concerns over far-right parties rising to power, but says Israel-Diaspora ties can weather it   President Isaac Herzog on… Read More ›

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

Kyiv’s Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk says he meets weekly with US envoy Tom Nides as part of efforts to bring Israel in line with… Read More ›

Gantz plans unannounced meeting with Erdogan to ‘renew official security ties’

Gantz plans unannounced meeting with Erdogan to ‘renew official security ties’

Defense minister travels to Ankara to meet with Turkish leader and Turkish counterpart with Iran on top of mind; ‘This relationship strengthens Israel’s standing in… Read More ›

Israel, Lebanon to sign maritime boundary deal Thursday afternoon at UN base

Israel, Lebanon to sign maritime boundary deal Thursday afternoon at UN base

Energy Ministry director general to head delegation after cabinet approves agreement; gas production begins in Karish field   Israel and Lebanon are slated to sign… Read More ›

Koreas Exchange Warning Shots Along Sea Border Amid Tensions

Koreas Exchange Warning Shots Along Sea Border Amid Tensions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas exchanged warning shots along their disputed western sea boundary on Monday, their militaries said, amid heightened tensions… Read More ›

Cuomo’s Return: Ex-Gov Launches Podcast, Laments Downfall

Cuomo’s Return: Ex-Gov Launches Podcast, Laments Downfall

  NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Cuomo isn’t begging for forgiveness. Fourteen months after resigning from office in a sexual harassment scandal, the former New… Read More ›

Stalked, tortured, disappeared: Iranian authorities have a playbook for silencing dissent, and they’re using it again

Stalked, tortured, disappeared: Iranian authorities have a playbook for silencing dissent, and they’re using it again

  Arman doesn’t sleep much anymore. “In my nightmare, I see someone is following me in the dark, ” he said. “I’m alone and no… Read More ›

White House blasts Trump for antisemitic comments

White House blasts Trump for antisemitic comments

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Trump comments insulting to Jews and U.S. Israeli allies but adds former president has over years allied himself to extremists… Read More ›

With Far-right Leaders, Italy Remembers WWII Roundup Of Jews

With Far-right Leaders, Italy Remembers WWII Roundup Of Jews

  ROME (AP) — Italy’s far-right political leadership marked the 79th anniversary of the World War II roundup of Rome’s Jews on Sunday with calls… Read More ›

Analysis: A Republican wave in the House is still quite possible

Analysis: A Republican wave in the House is still quite possible

The race for control of the US Senate has dominated news coverage of the midterms. That’s not surprising. The polls are aplenty, the personalities are numerous, and we… Read More ›

Police on high alert as thousands expected at Western Wall for priestly blessing

Police on high alert as thousands expected at Western Wall for priestly blessing

Tensions running high in Jerusalem, West Bank, following a series of deadly attacks on troops; massive manhunts ongoing for two shooters still at large  … Read More ›

16 Things to Know About Simcha on Yom Tov

16 Things to Know About Simcha on Yom Tov

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com SPECIAL LIGHT There is a fascinating Zohar Chadash (Shir HaShirim 1a) that tells us of a special holy light… Read More ›

Why one of Europe’s top airports has become a ‘crazy mess’

Why one of Europe’s top airports has become a ‘crazy mess’

  Amsterdam — Hours-long lines for security that often snake outside under tents. Untold numbers of angry passengers who have queued in those lines —… Read More ›

N Korea Continues Missile Launches As US Redeploys Carrier

N Korea Continues Missile Launches As US Redeploys Carrier

  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Thursday, as the United States redeployed one of… Read More ›

North Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover

North Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called North Korea’s actions “barbaric,” and said the government would continue to gather and analyze information.   Nuclear-armed North Korea… Read More ›

Russia’s ambassador to US warns against potential nuclear conflict

Russia’s ambassador to US warns against potential nuclear conflict

Russia announced on Thursday that the Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions will be formally annexed on Friday.   Russia’s Ambassador to the US Anatoly… Read More ›

Israel slips into catch-22 situation with West Bank anti-terror raids

Israel slips into catch-22 situation with West Bank anti-terror raids

Analysis: While counterterrorism ops necessary for Israel’s security, mounting Palestinian body count only perpetuates vicious cycle of violence as Palestinian youths demand vengeance for their… Read More ›

As Hurricane Ian nears, millions in Florida told to evacuate

As Hurricane Ian nears, millions in Florida told to evacuate

Before heading to Florida, Hurricane Ian slammed into Cuba, forcing evacuations, cutting power to hundreds of thousands of people and swamping fishing villages.   Residents… Read More ›