Articles by: JewishNews-David

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 ›

New York – Biden Praises Plan To Revamp ‘Third World’ LaGuardia Airport

New York – Biden Praises Plan To Revamp ‘Third World’ LaGuardia Airport

  New York – Two years after likening LaGuardia Airport to a “Third World country,” Vice President Joe Biden commended a $4 billion redevelopment project… Read More ›

Washington – FDA Approves Stomach-draining Obesity Treatment Share

Washington – FDA Approves Stomach-draining Obesity Treatment Share

  Washington – A new weight loss device offers a novel approach to cutting calories: draining them from the stomach before they are fully digested.… Read More ›

Miami, FL – National Aquarium To Create Dolphin Sanctuary

Miami, FL – National Aquarium To Create Dolphin Sanctuary

  Miami, FL – Eight dolphins that have spent their lives swimming in tanks will be retired from the National Aquarium in Baltimore into a… Read More ›

Israeli show picked up by Fox

Israeli show picked up by Fox

Fox International has reportedly purchased the rights to the Israeli drama ‘A Very Important Person,’ which stars actor Yehuda Levi and is partially based on… Read More ›

Hamas: Abbas to blame for no reconciliation

Hamas: Abbas to blame for no reconciliation

Al-Zahar says Abbas will not agree to a reconciliation agreement that includes elections because he knows he will lose; Fatah spokesperson calls on Al-Zahar to… Read More ›