Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Israel bombards Gaza Strip ahead of declared Day of Rage, photo of murdered Israeli babies published

Israel bombards Gaza Strip ahead of declared Day of Rage, photo of murdered Israeli babies published

War cabinet sworn in with a majority of 64 to 4; Netanyahu: ‘This is truly a war for our home and it must end with… Read More ›

Saudi soccer team withdraws from match in Iran due to Soleimani bust

Saudi soccer team withdraws from match in Iran due to Soleimani bust

Footage shared on social media showed fans of the Iranian team chanting “we don’t want politics in soccer.” The Saudi al-Ittihad soccer club withdrew from… Read More ›

In Historic Interview, Saudi Prince Bin Salman Says Peace With Israel ‘Gets Closer Every Day’

In Historic Interview, Saudi Prince Bin Salman Says Peace With Israel ‘Gets Closer Every Day’

NEW YORK — In a historic interview on Fox News which aired Wednesday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman spoke candidly about the negotiations for… Read More ›

Haredim slam Netanyahu for ‘heresy’ against God in Ukraine comment; MK blasts Zionism

Haredim slam Netanyahu for ‘heresy’ against God in Ukraine comment; MK blasts Zionism

In apparent coalition crisis after remark that God ‘hasn’t always protected us’ in Europe and Ukraine, UTJ MK pans PM’s ‘ignorance,’ blames Zionists for suffering… Read More ›

We will all pay more for food for the High Holidays

We will all pay more for food for the High Holidays

This year’s apple in honey is expected to be less sweet, as many basic products, including egg, rice and olive oil, are expected to become… Read More ›

Iranian oil cargo seized by US begins unloading after long delay

Iranian oil cargo seized by US begins unloading after long delay

Iran has threatened retaliation against any company unloading Iranian oil from the seized tanker. A cargo of Iranian crude oil that was seized by the United States… Read More ›

Israelis acquitted in Iranian spy case: ‘Intention to spy not based on ideology’

Israelis acquitted in Iranian spy case: ‘Intention to spy not based on ideology’

The accused were part of a group of five Israelis of Iranian extraction that had been arrested by the Shin Bet and Israel Police in… Read More ›

Biden: Israeli leaders should find consensus, not rush ‘divisive’ judicial overhaul

Biden: Israeli leaders should find consensus, not rush ‘divisive’ judicial overhaul

Amid talk of possible compromise, US president says ‘it doesn’t make sense for Israeli leaders ‘to rush this,’ given range of threats and challenges country… Read More ›

Hundreds of IDF reservists hit out at insubordination as judicial reform tensions simmer

Hundreds of IDF reservists hit out at insubordination as judicial reform tensions simmer

Some 250 reserve soldiers and veterans of elite Paratroopers Brigade reconnaissance unit sign letter addressed to defense minister and IDF chief, decrying calls by reform… Read More ›

Netanyahu condemns antisemitic attacks in France riots

Netanyahu condemns antisemitic attacks in France riots

Rioters vandalized the Holocaust memorial site in Paris, known as The Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation, during the ongoing violent anti-police demonstrations. Israel… Read More ›

2 former OceanGate employees voiced safety concerns years ago about the hull of the now-missing vessel

2 former OceanGate employees voiced safety concerns years ago about the hull of the now-missing vessel

Two former OceanGate employees separately voiced similar safety concerns about the thickness of the now-missing Titan submersible’s hull when they were employed by the company years ago,… Read More ›

The Adirei Torah Gathering and the Aveilus Heter:  An Analysis of the Controversy

The Adirei Torah Gathering and the Aveilus Heter:  An Analysis of the Controversy

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com The subject under discussion is a very sensitive one, with extremely strong feelings in both directions.   It must also… Read More ›

At Pittsburgh gunman’s trial, Jewish rituals feature as prominently as deadly carnage

At Pittsburgh gunman’s trial, Jewish rituals feature as prominently as deadly carnage

Descriptions of items, practices in synagogue proving crucial for prosecution in trial of shooter, who killed 11 Jews praying at three congregations on Shabbat in… Read More ›

Talks underway on direct Israel Saudi flights for Muslim pilgrims

Talks underway on direct Israel Saudi flights for Muslim pilgrims

U.S. officials tell Israelis efforts underway to reach agreements ahead of June when pilgrimage to start with option of Jordanian carriers to be used to… Read More ›

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a problem for Hamas – analysis

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a problem for Hamas – analysis

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has become a problem not only for Israel, but for Hamas too. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) organization may have lost… Read More ›

Ukraine could launch its offensive against Russia any moment. Here’s what’s waiting

Ukraine could launch its offensive against Russia any moment. Here’s what’s waiting

Ukraine says its preparations for a spring counter-offensive are almost complete. When it’s launched, probably in the south, it will mark a pivotal moment in… Read More ›

Frum Father of Jewish Boy Beaten by Arab Thugs Slams Schumer and Nadler (VIDEO)

Frum Father of Jewish Boy Beaten by Arab Thugs Slams Schumer and Nadler (VIDEO)

NEW YORK (Yaakov M / VINnews) — A frum Five Towns man whose son was brutally beaten by vicious antisemites, blasted Senator Chuck Schumer and… Read More ›

Netanyahu reinstates Gallant, blames last coalition for cross-border attacks, terror

Netanyahu reinstates Gallant, blames last coalition for cross-border attacks, terror

PM says IDF reservists’ threats to refuse service in protest at overhaul emboldens enemies, shrugs off bad polls; Bennett and Lapid assail him: ‘Stop whining,… Read More ›

Biden: Israel can’t continue this way, Netanyahu won’t be invited to White House

Biden: Israel can’t continue this way, Netanyahu won’t be invited to White House

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden that Israel is an independent country and doesn’t answer to outside pressure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won’t… Read More ›

Trouble in paradise as Bali loses patience with Russians, Ukrainians fleeing war

Trouble in paradise as Bali loses patience with Russians, Ukrainians fleeing war

With its balmy beaches, laid back lifestyles and holiday vibe, the tropical paradise of Bali has much to offer any world weary traveler – let alone those… Read More ›