Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Tesla Driver’s Complaint Being Looked Into By US Regulators

Tesla Driver’s Complaint Being Looked Into By US Regulators

  DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are looking into a complaint from a Tesla driver that the company’s “Full Self-Driving” software caused a… Read More ›

Israel has no justifiable reason to raise consumer prices

Israel has no justifiable reason to raise consumer prices

Opinion: The long-awaited state budget was much needed, but it will likely follow by a dream-crushing economic reality; Israel must acknowledge that new taxes and… Read More ›

Israel approves COVID shots for kids; experts predict uphill acceptance struggle

Israel approves COVID shots for kids; experts predict uphill acceptance struggle

Campaign to inoculate children aged 5-11 will be ‘very challenging,’ assesses health researcher; epidemiologist warns of take-up gaps between rich and poor   Israel on… Read More ›

What the end of the Covid-19 pandemic could look like

What the end of the Covid-19 pandemic could look like

Covid-19 is here to stay. It’s highly unlikely that the United States, let alone the world, will be able to completely eliminate the coronavirus that… Read More ›

Even smallest deeds done by millions can aid in climate crisis

Even smallest deeds done by millions can aid in climate crisis

Opinion: As the climate conference in Glasgow concludes its first week, it’s clear the danger to the planet is imminent, but each of us can… Read More ›

Iraq PM urges ‘calm and restraint’ after failed assassination attempt

Iraq PM urges ‘calm and restraint’ after failed assassination attempt

‘I’m doing fine,’ says premier after armed drone attack on his residence in the Green Zone; US condemns ‘apparent act of terrorism’   BAGHDAD, Iraq… Read More ›

Analysis: How did a $3 billion US Navy submarine hit an undersea mountain?

Analysis: How did a $3 billion US Navy submarine hit an undersea mountain?

Hong Kong – Some submariners call the USS Connecticut the luxury sports car of submarines. It’s a $3 billion piece of American military hardware that’s… Read More ›

Can Israel fulfill its promises on climate change?

Can Israel fulfill its promises on climate change?

Analysis: Despite Israel’s participation at COP26 in Glasgow and PM’s promises of how the country is going to lead the world in battle against climate… Read More ›

‘Uncharted territory:’ UN says last seven years on track to be hottest on record

‘Uncharted territory:’ UN says last seven years on track to be hottest on record

World Meteorological Organization warns global warming from greenhouse gas emissions threatens ‘far-reaching repercussions for current and future generations’   GLASGOW, United Kingdom (AFP) — The… Read More ›

Vaccinating young children against coronavirus is a civic duty

Vaccinating young children against coronavirus is a civic duty

Opinion: At every phase of this pandemic, the experts have always been proven right, and as we find ourselves with a new tool in the… Read More ›

The Predator and the Frum Child Protection Lawyer: a Halachic Analysis

The Predator and the Frum Child Protection Lawyer: a Halachic Analysis

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com I had heard this woman’s story earlier today – before my flight back to New York from Ben Gurion… Read More ›

‘It’s absolutely getting worse’: Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection

‘It’s absolutely getting worse’: Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection

“I am a hunter — and I think you should be hunted,” a woman can be heard saying in a voicemail left for Arizona Secretary… Read More ›

Israel disputes US claim it wasn’t told of plan to outlaw rights groups

Israel disputes US claim it wasn’t told of plan to outlaw rights groups

Defense official says US was given intel showing ties between PFLP terror group and Palestinian NGOs, doubles down on the allegation — but refuses to… Read More ›

In first, US intel agencies warn climate change driving security threats

In first, US intel agencies warn climate change driving security threats

White House says Defense Department and other agencies will integrate consequences of global warming into national security planning   US intelligence services said Thursday for… Read More ›

South African Regulator Rejects Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine

South African Regulator Rejects Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine

  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African drug regulator has rejected the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, citing some safety concerns the manufacturer wasn’t able… Read More ›

Don’t base Israeli-German ties only on the Holocaust – opinion

Don’t base Israeli-German ties only on the Holocaust – opinion

Successive Israeli governments have been quite successful in winning some time over the Palestinian issue, while improving or preserving economic achievements and cooperation with the… Read More ›

Hamas member’s son helped write UK Labour motion against Israel – report

Hamas member’s son helped write UK Labour motion against Israel – report

General secretary of the Arab Labour Group Omar Mofeed — Allegedly the son of Hamas official Dr. Mufid Al-Mokhalalati — was a lead drafter of… Read More ›

Israel is able to fund Iron Dome from its own reserves

Israel is able to fund Iron Dome from its own reserves

Opinion: Israel needs White House to be able to make critical decisions on Mideast and rely on bipartisan support in both houses of Congress; Biden… Read More ›

Israel Boycott: Sally Rooney won’t let novel be published in Hebrew

Israel Boycott: Sally Rooney won’t let novel be published in Hebrew

Sally Rooney, a bestselling Irish author, won’t allow her recently published novel to be published in Hebrew because she supports a cultural boycott of Israel.… Read More ›

Facebook’s services start coming back online after outage

Facebook’s services start coming back online after outage

New York – Around six hours after Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram went down, service started coming back online, though coverage was still spotty. Facebook (FB),… Read More ›