Articles by: JewishNews-David

Israel’s first transgender army officer celebrates at DC embassy

Israel’s first transgender army officer celebrates at DC embassy

In nod to Orlando massacre, Lieutenant Shachar proclaims the ‘whole world’ has a right ‘to be free and to be whoever we want to be’… Read More ›

The 10 most important things in the world right now

The 10 most important things in the world right now

  Hello! Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday. 1. Tesla shares cratered after the company offered to buy SolarCity, Elon Musk’s solar energy… Read More ›

Wall Street banks are losing their allure

Wall Street banks are losing their allure

Banking is still the career of choice for the majority of MBA students – but the percentage of those choosing it is dropping. The financial… Read More ›

Here is what will happen on Friday if Britain votes to remain in the EU

Here is what will happen on Friday if Britain votes to remain in the EU

  The pound could jump by as much as 6% against the dollar and UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage could resign Friday if Britain… Read More ›

New York – Costumed Characters Get Painted Into Boxes In Times Square

New York – Costumed Characters Get Painted Into Boxes In Times Square

  New York – Elmo, Elsa and other costumed characters are getting boxed in at Times Square. New rules went into effect Tuesday that restrict… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Violinist Perlman: Trump Gesture About Disabled Reporter ‘Terrible’

Jerusalem – Violinist Perlman: Trump Gesture About Disabled Reporter ‘Terrible’

  Jerusalem – Violinist Itzhak Perlman, a longtime advocate for the disabled, is still upset over Donald Trump’s derisive behavior toward a disabled reporter last… Read More ›

Washington – Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Marine? The Few, The Proud, The Physically Fit

Washington – Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Marine? The Few, The Proud, The Physically Fit

  Washington – New physical standards established so women can compete for combat posts in the Marine Corps have weeded out many of the female… Read More ›

Names of witnesses to be withheld in Azaria case

Names of witnesses to be withheld in Azaria case

Due to incitement and threats against Major Tom Na’aman, Elor Azaria’s company commander, names of all witnesses to be withheld during Azaria trial; Netanyahu- ‘No… Read More ›

Who needs the Saudi Peace plan?

Who needs the Saudi Peace plan?

Op-ed: The Saudis have come to Israel with a non-negotiable peace plan; Gilad Sharon asks type of country would concede to demands which put access… Read More ›

Ex-deputy FBI chief to ‘Post’: Racial profiling not the right direction

Ex-deputy FBI chief to ‘Post’: Racial profiling not the right direction

Asked about recent rhetoric against Muslims in the US presidential race, Murphy argued that the rhetoric is “absolutely detrimental to law enforcement efforts.”   Racial… Read More ›

Israel marks Orlando massacre at first Pride embassy event

Israel marks Orlando massacre at first Pride embassy event

“You are not alone. Israel stands with you,” Ambassador Ron Dermer said.   WASHINGTON – Israel’s embassy in Washington had been planning its first-ever Pride… Read More ›

In anger, Obama questioned necessity of Israel’s qualitative military edge

In anger, Obama questioned necessity of Israel’s qualitative military edge

According to US law, the Defense Department must ensure that weapons sales to Mideast nations must comport with an American guarantee of Israel’s qualitative military… Read More ›

FBI to release ‘limited transcripts’ of calls by Orlando killer to police

FBI to release ‘limited transcripts’ of calls by Orlando killer to police

Omar Mateen, who killed 49 at a gay nightclub in Florida, had several conversations with authorities during massacre   US authorities will release “limited transcripts”… Read More ›

Herzog agreed to ’67 lines in talks with Abbas, report says

Herzog agreed to ’67 lines in talks with Abbas, report says

In negotiations with PA leader ahead of 2015 elections, envoy for prospective PM learned a deal was possible ‘on everything’   Opposition leader Isaac Herzog… Read More ›

Motherhood has been a day ‘3,000 hours long,’ says ‘Little Labors’ author

Motherhood has been a day ‘3,000 hours long,’ says ‘Little Labors’ author

Setting out to write an essay of literary criticism, award-winning author Rivka Galchen penned a stunning hybrid work that delivers emotion without mawkishness   Canadian-American… Read More ›

COGAT: We have orders to freeze building plans for Area C Beduin

COGAT: We have orders to freeze building plans for Area C Beduin

Right-wing politicians fear such illegal construction is an attempt by the Palestinian Authority to claim sections of Area C for its future state.   The… Read More ›

White House opposes extra funding for Israel missile defense

White House opposes extra funding for Israel missile defense

AIPAC ‘deeply disappointed’ by administration’s objection to Congress’ move to expand funding for Iron Dome, Arrow, Sling   WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday… Read More ›

New developments on the Orlando shooter have put ISIS in a potentially awkward position

New developments on the Orlando shooter have put ISIS in a potentially awkward position

  Multiple news outlets reported on Monday that the gunman who carried out the Orlando terrorist attack frequented the LGBTQ nightclub where he killed at… Read More ›

He ‘became obsessed’: Former coworker describes the Orlando shooter’s ‘scary’ behavior

He ‘became obsessed’: Former coworker describes the Orlando shooter’s ‘scary’ behavior

  A former coworker of the suspected Orlando nightclub shooter, 29-year-old Omar Mateen,told The New York Timesthat Mateen “became obsessed” with getting his attention while… Read More ›

A major poll just gave Hillary Clinton an enormous lead over Donald Trump

A major poll just gave Hillary Clinton an enormous lead over Donald Trump

  Hillary Clinton took a commanding lead over Donald Trump in a new national poll on Tuesday. A new Bloomberg Politics poll, conducted by notable… Read More ›