Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Murder of a Jew by a Muslim near Paris reignites fears of antisemitism in France

Murder of a Jew by a Muslim near Paris reignites fears of antisemitism in France

Killing of Tunisian-born Jewish man Eyal Haddad by Mohamed Dridi – who filmed himself burning an Israeli flag – has many convinced it is yet… Read More ›

Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War, dies aged 92

Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War, dies aged 92

The last Soviet president, forged arms reduction deals with the United States and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain Mikhail Gorbachev, who… Read More ›

Russian Jewish politician jailed for comparing Stalin to Hitler

Russian Jewish politician jailed for comparing Stalin to Hitler

Court sends Leonid Gozman, who holds Israeli citizenship, to 15 days in prison for 2020 Facebook post   A Moscow court on Tuesday handed a… Read More ›

Iran deal only good for Israel if it comes with credible US military threat – Lapid

Iran deal only good for Israel if it comes with credible US military threat – Lapid

Mossad chief Barnea to fly next week to Washington to present Israeli intelligence on Iran before Congress.   The US will not reach a good… Read More ›

Israel’s blitz to torpedo Iran nuclear deal began way too late

Israel’s blitz to torpedo Iran nuclear deal began way too late

Opinion: U.S. and Iran wish to revive 2015 agreement at what seems like all cost; for Israel, in order to deal with a stronger Tehran,… Read More ›

Stumping for midterms, Biden says Trump leading Republicans into ‘semi-fascism’

Stumping for midterms, Biden says Trump leading Republicans into ‘semi-fascism’

‘This is not your father’s Republican party,’ president tells donors at backyard fundraiser, warning of dangers of ‘extreme MAGA philosophy’   Aiming to turn months… Read More ›

Twitter is vulnerable to Russian and Chinese influence, whistleblower says

Twitter is vulnerable to Russian and Chinese influence, whistleblower says

Washington – Twitter is exceptionally vulnerable to exploitation by foreign governments in ways that threaten US national security, and may even have foreign spies currently… Read More ›

BDE: Rabbi Shalom Cohen, Rosh Yeshiva Of Porat Yosef, Passes Away

BDE: Rabbi Shalom Cohen, Rosh Yeshiva Of Porat Yosef, Passes Away

JERUSALEM — Rabbi Shalom Cohen, the Rosh Yeshiva of Porat Yosef and leader of the Sephardic Torah community in Israel, has passed away at the… Read More ›

Analysis: Who is Alexander Dugin, the high priest of a virulent brand of Russian nationalism?

Analysis: Who is Alexander Dugin, the high priest of a virulent brand of Russian nationalism?

Alexander Dugin, whose daughter Darya was killed Saturday by a car bomb, is the high priest of a virulent brand of Russian nationalism that has… Read More ›

Takeaways from the court hearing on releasing more documents from the Mar-a-Lago search

Takeaways from the court hearing on releasing more documents from the Mar-a-Lago search

  A US magistrate judge started the process of potentially releasing some information from the affidavit that the Justice Department used to obtain a search… Read More ›

Charedim Establish New West Bank Settlement in Gush Etzion

Charedim Establish New West Bank Settlement in Gush Etzion

WEST BANK — A group of Charedi families has established a settlement outpost in the West Bank, near Gush Etzion. At least 11 families currently… Read More ›

6 things to watch in Wyoming and Alaska elections

6 things to watch in Wyoming and Alaska elections

  Jackson, Wyoming – Former President Donald Trump’s campaign to purge the Republican Party of his opponents could reach its most dramatic moment of the… Read More ›

Suspected terrorist in Jerusalem shooting turns himself in to police

Suspected terrorist in Jerusalem shooting turns himself in to police

Police announce arrest of alleged perpetrator of attack that left 7 hurt, 2 of them seriously, following overnight manhunt; suspect identified as East Jerusalem resident… Read More ›

In shift, Israel to allow Palestinians to fly from Eilat’s Ramon Airport

In shift, Israel to allow Palestinians to fly from Eilat’s Ramon Airport

Turkey-based airlines will start offering flights later this month, though unclear how Palestinians will get to southern airport or if long drive there is practical… Read More ›

Islamic Jihad head: If Israel breaks agreement, we will resume fighting

Islamic Jihad head: If Israel breaks agreement, we will resume fighting

The movement’s head said there was unity between all the Palestinian factions despite the fact that Hamas was not taking part in the current conflict.… Read More ›

On ‘Journey Through History,’ Auburn Players Visit Yad Vashem In Jerusalem

On ‘Journey Through History,’ Auburn Players Visit Yad Vashem In Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (JNS) – As part of a trip to Israel to play basketball, the Auburn Tigers, a Division 1 NCAA college basketball team from Alabama,… Read More ›

China hits Taiwan with trade restrictions after Pelosi visit

China hits Taiwan with trade restrictions after Pelosi visit

Hong Kong – China has suspended some trade with Taiwan in apparent retribution for a visit by the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the… Read More ›

New York Yankees Get Jewish Pitcher At MLB Trade Deadline

New York Yankees Get Jewish Pitcher At MLB Trade Deadline

NEW YORK (JTA) – A self-described “Seinfeld enthusiast” is headed to the Yankees. The Bronx Bombers traded for Jewish relief pitcher Scott Effross Monday, sending… Read More ›

Have Israel’s police helped stem the tide of Arab sector crime?

Have Israel’s police helped stem the tide of Arab sector crime?

What effect has Operation Safe Route, which started eight months ago and the joint efforts of nine governmental offices, had on violence in Arab communities?… Read More ›

Israel playing Russian roulette over Jewish Agency

Israel playing Russian roulette over Jewish Agency

Opinion: Government should have focused on maintaining national interests instead of flexing its muscles at Kremlin; if an aggressive stance in wake of agency’s closure… Read More ›