Articles by: JewishNews-David

With Hezbollah to the left, Syria to the right, and snow all over, IDF takes no chances

With Hezbollah to the left, Syria to the right, and snow all over, IDF takes no chances

The most significant threat facing Israel today sits just a few meters from the soldiers of the Armored Brigade’s 605th engineering battalion.   In one… Read More ›

Milwaukee man charged with terror plot had planned attack on Israelis

Milwaukee man charged with terror plot had planned attack on Israelis

The officials said Hamzeh had been under investigation since September and had first considered an attack on Israelis in the West Bank but decided instead… Read More ›

Report: Eight Hamas militants killed after heavy rains cause terror tunnel to collapse

Report: Eight Hamas militants killed after heavy rains cause terror tunnel to collapse

It is estimated that since the end of Operation Protective Edge last summer, Hamas has dug dozens of tunnels of varying lengths.   At least… Read More ›

Merkel calls for ‘intensive action’ against anti-Semitism

Merkel calls for ‘intensive action’ against anti-Semitism

In her weekly video podcast the German Chancellor said that particular vigilance is necessary regarding ‘young people who come from countries where hatred of Israel… Read More ›

NYT: Bloomberg may run for president as independent

NYT: Bloomberg may run for president as independent

Jewish billionaire and three-time New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has told advisers to plan a run as an independent – just before the start… Read More ›

Terrorist killed by own bomb during attempted attack on security forces

Terrorist killed by own bomb during attempted attack on security forces

The terrorist approached the military outpost holding a bomb in his hand which, according to reports, exploded prematurely.   A Palestinian terrorist was killed by… Read More ›

The challenge of the Diaspora: Fighting anti-Semitism

The challenge of the Diaspora: Fighting anti-Semitism

‘Education is the most important thing,’ WIZO USA vice president tells ‘Post’ at quadrennial Tel Aviv confab   “The State of Israel needs the Jewish… Read More ›

Israeli ambassador to France: There is sense of insecurity in Jewish community

Israeli ambassador to France: There is sense of insecurity in Jewish community

“So many incidents definitely take a toll on the community,” Aliza Bin-Noun tells “Post.”   PARIS – Israeli Ambassador to France Aliza Bin-Noun is a… Read More ›

Red Cross: Palestinian paramedics did not refuse to treat Israelis after terror attack

Red Cross: Palestinian paramedics did not refuse to treat Israelis after terror attack

Rabbi Ya’akov Litman, 40, and his son Netanel, 18, were shot to death by Palestinian terrorists outside Otniel south of Hebron on November 13 while… Read More ›

EU softens statement, but lays line between Israel and settlements

EU softens statement, but lays line between Israel and settlements

Jerusalem successfully lobbies for slightly less hostile resolution – which still strongly criticizes West Bank activity – but blasts ‘double standard’   The European Union… Read More ›

Eizenkot: Iran deal is an opportunity

Eizenkot: Iran deal is an opportunity

At a convention on Monday the IDF chief of staff discusses a range of issues relating to Israel’s security, including the potential increased threat from… Read More ›

Cartel suspected of price-fixing Israeli high school trips to Poland

Cartel suspected of price-fixing Israeli high school trips to Poland

Nine officials at tourism companies are arrested on suspicion of fixing prices for Israeli high school students’ trips to Poland to learn about the Holocaust.… Read More ›

Hebron has become ‘terror central’

Hebron has become ‘terror central’

55 out of the 150 attacks carried out so far in the current terror wave orignated in Hebron; the Otniel attack marks an escalation in… Read More ›

PA security forces warn of permeation of ISIS ideology; Laud Israel-PA-US cooperation

PA security forces warn of permeation of ISIS ideology; Laud Israel-PA-US cooperation

If Islamic State and other extremist groups decide to fight Israel, they will find sympathy in the Arab street.   A senior Palestinian security official… Read More ›

MKs propose letting the public submit legislation to the Knesset

MKs propose letting the public submit legislation to the Knesset

The publicly proposed bills cannot be Basic Laws or amendments to Basic Laws, which have constitutional status, or deal with foreign relations, national security or… Read More ›

Daughter of terrorist victim Dafna Meir: I’m sorry I couldn’t help you

Daughter of terrorist victim Dafna Meir: I’m sorry I couldn’t help you

The mother of six who always told people that life was as “good as honey” was killed on Sunday evening, as she stood just inside… Read More ›

One of the top players in the NFL draft spent the last year living in isolation

One of the top players in the NFL draft spent the last year living in isolation

  Ohio State’s Joey Bosa is a bona fide superstar. A two-time first-team All-American and a two-time winner of the Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year… Read More ›

Donald Trump on Iran prisoner swap: ‘I think I might have had something to do with it’

Donald Trump on Iran prisoner swap: ‘I think I might have had something to do with it’

  Real-estate magnate Donald Trump suggested on Saturday that he was partially responsible for the US prisoner swap with Iran that was announced earlier in… Read More ›

Silicon Valley bigwig explains why he’s solving what seems like a rich person’s problem

Silicon Valley bigwig explains why he’s solving what seems like a rich person’s problem

  Joe Lonsdale is a longtime Silicon Valley entrepreneur, best known for cofounding security giant Palantir and VC firm Formation 8, which has invested in companies like… Read More ›

Netanyahu on Swedish FM’s remarks: Outrageous, immoral, unjust and stupid

Netanyahu on Swedish FM’s remarks: Outrageous, immoral, unjust and stupid

At press conference with foreign media, PM rips double standards applied to Israel, calls for ‘reset’ in ties with EU.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›