Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

UN body to compile blacklist of settlement businesses

UN body to compile blacklist of settlement businesses

The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva approved a resolution to compile an updated list of all companies, Israeli and foreign, operating in any… Read More ›

Volunteer IDF soldiers with special needs exhibit special spirit at Rivlin meeting

Volunteer IDF soldiers with special needs exhibit special spirit at Rivlin meeting

Rabbi Mendy Blinitzky, CEO of Lend a Hand to a Special Child, said the IDF is the only army in the world that accepts volunteer… Read More ›

Soldier who shot subdued terrorist: ‘I did the right thing, at the right time’

Soldier who shot subdued terrorist: ‘I did the right thing, at the right time’

After human rights NGO B’Tselem uploaded a video showing a medic from the Kfir Brigade shooting a terrorist who was already neutralized, the soldier has… Read More ›

Obama admits defeat, but Kerry says Mideast peace is still on the agenda

Obama admits defeat, but Kerry says Mideast peace is still on the agenda

US officials tell The Jerusalem Post there is a general gap in interest between Obama and Kerry on whether to proceed with any process at… Read More ›

After Brussels attacks, US issues travel warning for Europe

After Brussels attacks, US issues travel warning for Europe

State Department says terror groups ‘continue to plan near-term attacks’ throughout Continent, urges ‘vigilance’   The United States warned its citizens on Tuesday of the… Read More ›

After Brussels attack, world looks to Israel as model for airport security

After Brussels attack, world looks to Israel as model for airport security

Amid string of extremist incidents targeting heart of Europe over past year, leaders may have to resort to much tougher measures   MOSCOW (AP) —… Read More ›

As Brussels grieves, world landmarks light up in solidarity

As Brussels grieves, world landmarks light up in solidarity

Hundreds gather in historic square to pay tribute to some 35 dead in Belgium’s worst-ever terror attacks   BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — “Brussels I love… Read More ›

Poll: Fewer Palestinians, but still majority, back stabbings

Poll: Fewer Palestinians, but still majority, back stabbings

Pollster says drop in support is due to growing perception such attacks are ineffective, while two-thirds believe an armed uprising would serve Palestinians better than… Read More ›

Nasrallah: Hezbollah to target Israel’s ‘nuclear reactors’ in case of war

Nasrallah: Hezbollah to target Israel’s ‘nuclear reactors’ in case of war

In interview with Al Mayadeen, terror organization’s leader warns the group’s missiles could reach any point in Israeli, including ‘petrochemical plants, biological research institutes and… Read More ›

‘I don’t want to say goodbye to you,’ says terror victim’s wife

‘I don’t want to say goodbye to you,’ says terror victim’s wife

Hundreds of Israelis attend the funerals of Avraham Goldman and Simcha Damri to pay their final respects to the Israeli victims of the terrorist attack… Read More ›

PLO envoy to UNHRC: Buying settlement products abets an act of war

PLO envoy to UNHRC: Buying settlement products abets an act of war

Israeli envoy says panel needs behavioral therapy to treat obsession with Israel.   Those who purchase settlement products are accomplices to an act of war,… Read More ›

Herzog to Hillary: Read my peace plan – when you get around to it

Herzog to Hillary: Read my peace plan – when you get around to it

Herzog said Clinton’s speech was warm and friendly. He praised her for saying she would not support an imposed solution of the conflict with the… Read More ›

Trump chooses Israel as subject of first serious policy speech

Trump chooses Israel as subject of first serious policy speech

Repeatedly, Trump received standing ovations, and few audience members were seen leaving the massive stadium hall despite a planned protest of the controversial candidate.  … Read More ›

Brazil: Judge suspends swearing-in of Lula da Silva to Cabinet post

Brazil: Judge suspends swearing-in of Lula da Silva to Cabinet post

A Brazilian federal judge moved Thursday to block the controversial swearing-in of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as chief of staff to President… Read More ›

US democracy at stake amid campaign violence, major Jewish group warns

US democracy at stake amid campaign violence, major Jewish group warns

American Jewish Committee appears to take on Trump a day after the Republican front-runner warned of riots if GOP blocks him   WASHINGTON — Threats… Read More ›

For Trump, the White House is a long-held ambition

For Trump, the White House is a long-held ambition

Real estate mogul has been flirting with the presidency since 1988, when he joked that Oprah Winfrey could be his running mate   WASHINGTON (AFP)… Read More ›

Nora Ephron’s feats and foibles examined in film by her son

Nora Ephron’s feats and foibles examined in film by her son

Influential late writer and director of iconic films such as ‘When Harry Met Sally’ steps in front of the camera in this subtle, loving documentary… Read More ›

Police no longer to investigate anonymous complaints, raising ire

Police no longer to investigate anonymous complaints, raising ire

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh has announced that anonymous complaints will no longer be investigated: multiple women’s organizations have protested, claiming that the new policy enables… Read More ›

Poll: 60% of Palestinians support attacks

Poll: 60% of Palestinians support attacks

Abbas still people’s most trusted figure.   Nearly 60 percent of Palestinians support the continuation of the current wave of attacks on Israelis, according to… Read More ›

Saudi Arabia to ‘severely’ punish Hezbollah supporters

Saudi Arabia to ‘severely’ punish Hezbollah supporters

Move follows declarations by Gulf states, Arab League to officially declare Lebanese Shiite organization a terrorist group   Saudi Arabia said Sunday it would severely… Read More ›