Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

The White House reportedly quashed part of an intelligence report that showed Russia is helping the Trump campaign

The White House reportedly quashed part of an intelligence report that showed Russia is helping the Trump campaign

  The Trump administration reportedly pressured the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to delete part of a report that concluded Russia was aiming… Read More ›

Israeli aid should be on the ground in Lebanon, regional policies prevent it

Israeli aid should be on the ground in Lebanon, regional policies prevent it

In interviews I conducted in recent years, the Home Front Command described its new technological innovations to help map and locate survivors after a disaster.… Read More ›

Is IED incident a dangerous escalation on southern Golan?

Is IED incident a dangerous escalation on southern Golan?

Israel says it holds the Syrian regime responsible. This forms part of a wider context of two years of tensions along the Golan.   The… Read More ›

Israel’s new coronavirus czar is a light at the end of the tunnel

Israel’s new coronavirus czar is a light at the end of the tunnel

Opinion: Prof. Gamzu’s manner in his presentation of a national plan to combat the virus is not only a refreshing change of oversight for the… Read More ›

After Twitter ban, Wiley only sorry for ‘generalizing’ during anti-Semitic rant

After Twitter ban, Wiley only sorry for ‘generalizing’ during anti-Semitic rant

In interview, rapper stands by posts that got him booted from social media, continues to rail against ‘Jewish lawyers,’ blaming them for ‘systematic racism’ in… Read More ›

With vaccine push, Trump seeks political shot in the arm

With vaccine push, Trump seeks political shot in the arm

President and Pence visit laboratories, marking beginning of largest vaccine research trial yet; White House officials hoping vaccine could provide ‘October surprise’   WASHINGTON (AP)… Read More ›

Trump To Discuss Energy, Tour Oil Rig, Raise Money In Texas

Trump To Discuss Energy, Tour Oil Rig, Raise Money In Texas

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will shift his focus to American energy dominance during a stop in Texas later this week that will… Read More ›

Trump’s top advisors are still pointing to signs of a ‘V-shaped’ economic recovery despite surging coronavirus cases

Trump’s top advisors are still pointing to signs of a ‘V-shaped’ economic recovery despite surging coronavirus cases

  Two of Trump’s top advisers, Larry Kudlow and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, said in interviews Sunday that they still see signs of a “V-shaped”… Read More ›

Analysis: US move to shut China’s Houston consulate draws questions about political motives

Analysis: US move to shut China’s Houston consulate draws questions about political motives

Washington – The US demand Wednesday that China shut its Houston consulate within 72 hours triggered Chinese threats of retaliation, the latest escalation between the… Read More ›

Fox’s Chris Wallace Gets Praise For His Interview With Trump

Fox’s Chris Wallace Gets Praise For His Interview With Trump

  NEW YORK (AP) — As veteran journalists who now teach the craft to college students, Tom Bettag and Frank Sesno both said they will… Read More ›

Trump tweets image of himself wearing a mask and calls it ‘patriotic’

Trump tweets image of himself wearing a mask and calls it ‘patriotic’

  Washington – President Donald Trump tweeted an image of himself wearing a face mask and indirectly called the act “patriotic” on Monday — a… Read More ›

In Washington, a debate over conditioning US aid to Israel heats up

In Washington, a debate over conditioning US aid to Israel heats up

With Netanyahu claiming to be on the brink of annexing parts of the West Bank, moderate Democrats are calling for unprecedented changes to America’s funding… Read More ›

Christians United for Israel opposes the Van Hollen amendment

Christians United for Israel opposes the Van Hollen amendment

“The amendment endangers Israelis and Palestinians who both rely on Israel having the necessary operational freedom to protect against terrorist activities in the West Bank.”… Read More ›

Explosion reported in Tehran, latest in series of blasts in Iran

Explosion reported in Tehran, latest in series of blasts in Iran

Iranian media reports incident in western part of capital; follows explosions at sensitive sites in Iran in past several weeks   Iranian media reported an… Read More ›

The coronavirus symptoms no one talks about

The coronavirus symptoms no one talks about

Opinion: Many Israelis were left jobless and in despair by the pandemic; they don’t care about the virus anymore, they just want a reason to… Read More ›

Health minister warns of lockdown next week as nearly 1,000 virus cases found

Health minister warns of lockdown next week as nearly 1,000 virus cases found

Edelstein says new dramatic restrictions needed to flatten the curve; 962 infections confirmed in 24 hours, bringing total to 30,749; 2 deaths announced   The… Read More ›

As coronavirus makes its comeback, Israel must look abroad for solution

As coronavirus makes its comeback, Israel must look abroad for solution

Opinion: After the government’s ill-advised and unfounded decisions led to a sharp uptick in coronavirus infections, we must examine what other countries who’ve managed to… Read More ›

Boris Johnson: London Will Not Recognize Israeli Sovereignty

Boris Johnson: London Will Not Recognize Israeli Sovereignty

  LONDON (JNS) – U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Israel not to extend its sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley in… Read More ›

The US bought up 90% of the world’s supply of remdesivir for the next 3 months, and patents mean many countries won’t be able to get any

The US bought up 90% of the world’s supply of remdesivir for the next 3 months, and patents mean many countries won’t be able to get any

  The US has struck a deal with Gilead Sciences to purchase more than 90% of the global supply of the drug remdesivir. Remdesivir has… Read More ›

Global cases of the coronavirus have passed 10 million as US cases top 2.5 million

Global cases of the coronavirus have passed 10 million as US cases top 2.5 million

  Cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 10,000,000 globally, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. More than 25% of the total cases — 2.53 million… Read More ›