Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Saudi Arabia blasts Iran for accusation it played part in killing of nuke chief

Saudi Arabia blasts Iran for accusation it played part in killing of nuke chief

After Iranian foreign minister alleges ‘conspiracy’ between Riyadh and Jerusalem, Saudi minister says Tehran is ‘desperate to blame the kingdom for anything negative’   RIYADH,… Read More ›

Nevada Doctor’s Selfie Used To Claim COVID-19 Is A Hoax

Nevada Doctor’s Selfie Used To Claim COVID-19 Is A Hoax

  RENO (AP) — A photo of a hospital’s alternative care site in Reno, Nevada, is being misrepresented on social media to fuel the false… Read More ›

Justice Department investigating potential presidential pardon bribery scheme, court records reveal

Justice Department investigating potential presidential pardon bribery scheme, court records reveal

The Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funneling money to the White House or related political committee in exchange for a presidential… Read More ›

Top health officials agree Americans who traveled for Thanksgiving should get tested. But this is where they differ

Top health officials agree Americans who traveled for Thanksgiving should get tested. But this is where they differ

Top health officials on Sunday called on Americans to get tested for coronavirus after Thanksgiving travel as an important measure to help mitigate the virus’… Read More ›

Black Friday shopping spree – coronavirus-style

Black Friday shopping spree – coronavirus-style

What to expect during the mall pilot program.   Need new winter boots? A trendy raincoat? Israelis in need of some winter fashion tend to… Read More ›

READ: GSA letter to Biden stating that transition can formally begin

READ: GSA letter to Biden stating that transition can formally begin

The General Services Administration has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal transition process, according to a letter… Read More ›

Anti-Netanyahu activist leader arrested on week 22 of nationwide protests

Anti-Netanyahu activist leader arrested on week 22 of nationwide protests

The Crime Minister movement responded in a statement, saying “Business as usual in the Jerusalem police who continue to abuse protesters and hunt down protest… Read More ›

‘It’s a terrible situation’: Inside a government bureaucrat’s pressure-filled decision to delay the transition

‘It’s a terrible situation’: Inside a government bureaucrat’s pressure-filled decision to delay the transition

Washington – As the only obstacle between President-elect Joe Biden and the formal start of the presidential transition, General Services Administrator Emily Murphy is struggling… Read More ›

Israel needs hope, not fear in pandemic era

Israel needs hope, not fear in pandemic era

Opinion: Israelis have been allowed to wallow in existential dread and have given in to despair, but countries where optimism reigned have beaten their outbreaks;… Read More ›

Report: Care Homes Policies Violated Human Rights In Belgium

Report: Care Homes Policies Violated Human Rights In Belgium

  BRUSSELS (AP) — Amnesty International said Belgium authorities “abandoned” thousands of elderly people who died in nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic following an… Read More ›

Power is draining away from Trump, and the world is starting to ignore him

Power is draining away from Trump, and the world is starting to ignore him

  President Donald Trump is refusing to accept his loss to Joe Biden. But the world is moving on. Many in the US and around… Read More ›

With Trump gone, Netanyahu should worry for his future

With Trump gone, Netanyahu should worry for his future

Opinion: Though PM’s base is still with him, center and left-wing voters change tactics, alongside those used to stay home and bemoan the current state… Read More ›

Pompeo expected in Israel amid bid to hike Iran sanctions before Biden takeover

Pompeo expected in Israel amid bid to hike Iran sanctions before Biden takeover

Washington, Jerusalem and Gulf states said backing raft of new measures; Iran tells its neighbors to ignore effort: ‘Trump’s gone in 70 days. But we’ll… Read More ›

Black Leaders Greet Biden Win, Pledge To Push For Equality

Black Leaders Greet Biden Win, Pledge To Push For Equality

  DETROIT (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s victory was celebrated by civil rights activists and Black leaders who warned that a tough road lies ahead… Read More ›

LIVE COVERAGE: Voters Across The Country Cast Their Ballot At Polls

LIVE COVERAGE: Voters Across The Country Cast Their Ballot At Polls

UNTED STATES (AP) — Long lines were reported across the country, which is not unusual, and there were sporadic reports of polling places opening late.… Read More ›

Joe Biden takes all 5 votes in tiny township that is one of the first to announce results on Election Day

Joe Biden takes all 5 votes in tiny township that is one of the first to announce results on Election Day

Former Vice President Joe Biden took all five of the votes cast for president in Dixville Notch, a tiny New Hampshire township along the US-Canada… Read More ›

Iran and Hezbollah have war plans for the Golan Heights

Iran and Hezbollah have war plans for the Golan Heights

Analysis: Efforts by the Iranians and their proxy terror group to influence both civilian residents of region and Syria army troops stationed there continue as… Read More ›

Israel must kick its Donald Trump addiction

Israel must kick its Donald Trump addiction

Opinion: Just as he did with the U.S., the president whom Israel believed was its ultimate friend has left it more isolated than before; Nov.… Read More ›

Why is Netanyahu denying his peace deals have a price?

Why is Netanyahu denying his peace deals have a price?

Opinion: Losing a bit of technological superiority in the region and forfeiting plans of West Bank annexation are all reasonable enough prices to pay for… Read More ›

Washington Post: Trump privately said to donors it will be ‘tough’ for Republicans to keep Senate

Washington Post: Trump privately said to donors it will be ‘tough’ for Republicans to keep Senate

Washington, DC – President Donald Trump made a prediction about the GOP’s control of the Senate at a fundraiser this week, privately telling donors that… Read More ›