Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

As Trump’s woes mount, Clinton seizes offensive

As Trump’s woes mount, Clinton seizes offensive

Democratic nominee rounds on GOP rival amid tax troubles, clampdown on his charitable foundation   Washington, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s presidential hopes suffered… Read More ›

Tehran, Iran – Iran Says New Attack Drone Modeled On Captured US Aircraft

Tehran, Iran – Iran Says New Attack Drone Modeled On Captured US Aircraft

  Tehran, Iran –  Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has built a new attack drone which is similar to a U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle captured five years… Read More ›

Berlin – Spiegel: German Government Believes Trump Would Ravage U.S. Economy

Berlin – Spiegel: German Government Believes Trump Would Ravage U.S. Economy

  Berlin –  Germany’s economy ministry believes a Donald Trump presidency would severely damage the U.S. economy, according to an internal memorandum reported by Der… Read More ›

Miami Beach, FL – New Batch Of Zika-carrying Mosquitoes Found In Miami Beach

Miami Beach, FL – New Batch Of Zika-carrying Mosquitoes Found In Miami Beach

  Miami Beach, FL –  More Zika-carrying mosquitoes have been captured in Miami Beach, this time in a new neighborhood. The Florida Department of Agriculture… Read More ›

Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral

Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral

The leader of the free world has departed from Washington to pay his last respects to his fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Israel’s former President… Read More ›

Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

UN secretary general, ambassadors convey condolences; Israeli Ambassador Danon: ‘We remember President Peres as full of energy and a willingness to work for a better… Read More ›

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›

Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

  MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and said he would “be happy” to… Read More ›

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews.   The two biggest… Read More ›

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements.   The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›

The Mexican peso has gone wild during the presidential debate, indicating markets see Clinton in charge

The Mexican peso has gone wild during the presidential debate, indicating markets see Clinton in charge

Before the US presidential debate, many were eyeing moves in the Mexican peso as a guide to markets’ verdict on whether Hillary Clinton or Donald… Read More ›

‘There’s something he’s hiding’: Clinton calls out Trump for not releasing his tax returns

‘There’s something he’s hiding’: Clinton calls out Trump for not releasing his tax returns

Hillary Clinton gave a minute-long answer during the first presidential debate about why Donald Trump should release his tax returns. During the debate Monday evening,… Read More ›

Tehran – Iran Issues Local Credit Cards For The First Time In Decades

Tehran – Iran Issues Local Credit Cards For The First Time In Decades

Tehran – Iranian banks have begun issuing credit cards for the first time in decades, local media reported on Monday. The report by several newspapers,… Read More ›

Washington – Presidential Campaigns Disagree On Debate Fact-checking

Washington – Presidential Campaigns Disagree On Debate Fact-checking

Washington – The two presidential campaigns disagree on whether moderators should fact-check the candidates’ comments during debates. Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, says debate… Read More ›

Israel – Over Half Of Religious-Zionist Women Want Female Halachic Adviser

Israel – Over Half Of Religious-Zionist Women Want Female Halachic Adviser

Israel – More than half of religious-Zionist women would like a female spiritual leader in their community with whom they could consult on matters of… Read More ›

We should be so lucky: Israel considers direct flight to Australia

We should be so lucky: Israel considers direct flight to Australia

The Australian Embassy in Israel is set to launch Ozraeli, a week celebrating the two countries’ warm relationship, as the Australian ambassador vows to work… Read More ›

US, Russia abandon diplomatic niceties in testy Syria debate

US, Russia abandon diplomatic niceties in testy Syria debate

Appearing exceedingly agitated, US Secretary of State John Kerry attacked Russia for its seemingly duplicitous invovlement in the Syrian peace talks while maneuvering its own… Read More ›

Brexit prompts some Jewish Britons to reconcile with German roots

Brexit prompts some Jewish Britons to reconcile with German roots

A significant amount of Jewish Britons, dismayed at the UK’s decision to exit the European Union, have decided to seek the German citizenship that their… Read More ›

‘ICC may not be equipped to rule on war crimes’

‘ICC may not be equipped to rule on war crimes’

Ex-IDF int’l law head Sharvit-Baruch says court’s lack of military law practitioners is worrying.   With a recent B’Tselem report declaring that the IDF legal… Read More ›

A brief history of Balad scandals

A brief history of Balad scandals

The party, whose name is an acronym for “National Democratic Alliance,” was founded in 1995 by Azmi Bishara, who entered the Knesset alone after running… Read More ›