Articles by: JewishNews-David

Israeli government report aims to answer the question, ‘How’s life?’

Israeli government report aims to answer the question, ‘How’s life?’

The report, “How’s life?” is the first of its kind issued by the government and aims to provide an all-encompassing picture of the state of… Read More ›

Israel demands world powers punish Iran for missile tests

Israel demands world powers punish Iran for missile tests

PM Netanyahu wants the P5+1 group of nations to respond to Iran’s test launch of ballistic missiles that can reach Israel, with the US and… Read More ›

As Livni visits, Swedish FM says she is against BDS

As Livni visits, Swedish FM says she is against BDS

In a visit to Stockholm, Tzipi Livni convinced Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom, who has frequently criticized Israel, to publicly condemn BDS and affirm Israel’s… Read More ›

Rivlin denies favoring Katsav pardon

Rivlin denies favoring Katsav pardon

Rivlin has not supported the idea of giving clemency to Katsav, and will discuss the possibility only if the matter comes up in an appeal… Read More ›

Former Egyptian MP who met with Israeli banned from travel

Former Egyptian MP who met with Israeli banned from travel

Egypt’s parliament voted earlier this month to expel Okasha after he invited the ambassador to his home for dinner.   Egypt’s Prosecutor-General Nabil Sadek on Saturday… Read More ›

Netanyahu condemns attack on Ankara, calls for international unity in war on terror

Netanyahu condemns attack on Ankara, calls for international unity in war on terror

The prime minister condemned the attack which left at least 34 dead and dozens more injured.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement on… Read More ›

Israeli Arabs ‘ Hezbollah dilemma

Israeli Arabs ‘ Hezbollah dilemma

Arab Israelis respond to Hezbollah being listed as a terrorist organization by Saudi Arabia and the Arab League. While many Israeli-Arabs condoned the Saudi decision,… Read More ›

North Korea claims to have nuclear warheads that can fit on missiles

North Korea claims to have nuclear warheads that can fit on missiles

North Korea claims to have miniaturized nuclear warheads to fit on ballistic missiles, state-run Korea Central News Agency reported. The report comes after the country… Read More ›

Greener skies: Frenchman prepares for history-making zero-carbon Atlantic flight

Greener skies: Frenchman prepares for history-making zero-carbon Atlantic flight

  The French town of Les Sables d’Olonne is no stranger to ambitious missions to harness the forces of nature. It’s best known as the… Read More ›

Primary results: Bernie Sanders upsets Hillary Clinton in Michigan

Primary results: Bernie Sanders upsets Hillary Clinton in Michigan

  Washington – Bernie Sanders won the Michigan Democratic primary, CNN projects, in an upset that delivers a sharp blow to Hillary Clinton’s hopes of quickly… Read More ›

Bloody Tuesday and the guitar hero

Bloody Tuesday and the guitar hero

Bleak news make for bleak outlooks in the Hebrew press after three terror attacks strike Israeli cities   After a brief decline in the number… Read More ›

US Jewish groups condemn killing of student in Jaffa attack

US Jewish groups condemn killing of student in Jaffa attack

After Taylor Force’s death, Hillel reaffirms committment to Israel trips; Jewish leaders call on Palestinians to take action against violence   WASHINGTON — American Jewish… Read More ›

Jerusalem bus comes under fire in terror attack

Jerusalem bus comes under fire in terror attack

No serious injuries or damage in shooting at Ramot Junction; passengers lie down on floor of bus to avoid being hit   A public bus… Read More ›

Tehran’s ‘destabilizing activities’ on the agenda for Biden’s visit to Israel

Tehran’s ‘destabilizing activities’ on the agenda for Biden’s visit to Israel

A 2010 visit by Biden to Israel turned sour after the Jerusalem Municipality chose that moment to announce the construction of 1,600 apartments over the… Read More ›

Israeli women — and tech — connect African villages to water, electricity

Israeli women — and tech — connect African villages to water, electricity

Innovation Africa, founded by Sivan Ya’ari, has brought solar energy, improved irrigation and cleaner water to as many as 1 million people   A charity… Read More ›

TRUMP: Ted Cruz ‘should do well in Maine because it’s very close to Canada’

TRUMP: Ted Cruz ‘should do well in Maine because it’s very close to Canada’

  Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump joked Saturday night that Ted Cruz won the Maine caucuses because of the state’s proximity to Canada. “He should do… Read More ›

It was not a good night for Marco Rubio …

It was not a good night for Marco Rubio …

  Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio slogged through a tough day of contests Saturday, placing no better than third in each of the day’s four races… Read More ›

‘I want Ted one-on-one’: Donald Trump calls on Marco Rubio to drop out of race

‘I want Ted one-on-one’: Donald Trump calls on Marco Rubio to drop out of race

  Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said Saturday that rival Marco Rubio should drop out of the race. “I think it’s time for Marco to… Read More ›

New York – NY Conservatives Pick Long As Challenger To Sen. Schumer

New York – NY Conservatives Pick Long As Challenger To Sen. Schumer

  New York – New York’s Conservative Party has chosen Wendy Long as its challenger to Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer. The Conservatives chose Long at… Read More ›

Orlando, FL – Trump Wants To Loosen Laws Against Torture

Orlando, FL – Trump Wants To Loosen Laws Against Torture

  Orlando, FL – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he wants to loosen the laws that limit the use of torture if he’s elected… Read More ›