Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Jennifer Lawrence is highest-paid 2016 Oscar nominee

Jennifer Lawrence is highest-paid 2016 Oscar nominee

  Call it Jennifer Lawrence’s revenge. The “Hunger Games” actress, who last year wrote an essay noting that she was paid less than her “American… Read More ›

Afghanistan war: Just what was the point?

Afghanistan war: Just what was the point?

It is worse in Afghanistan now than I ever could have imagined. And I was a pessimist. Fatigue was always going to be the decider.… Read More ›

Hotovely to mark anniversary of Six Day War with events in Judea and Samaria

Hotovely to mark anniversary of Six Day War with events in Judea and Samaria

Earlier this month, Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely convened a meeting in the Foreign Ministry to begin planning events that will underline the Jewish connection… Read More ›

Netanyahu pledges anti-terror cooperation with Africa

Netanyahu pledges anti-terror cooperation with Africa

Kenyan president’s visit prompts reaffirmation of military and intelligence ties; Netanyahu says ‘Israel is a unique partner against this extremism’. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

US students mobilize against BDS

US students mobilize against BDS

Pro-Israel students have organized campaigns to fight BDS and promote a positive image of the Jewish state, as some around the world condemn Israel on… Read More ›

A look back at Israel’s year of terror

A look back at Israel’s year of terror

2015 had the most terror-related deaths since 2008, Hebron had twice as many terror attacks as Jerusalem, and the number of wounded was four times… Read More ›

Syrian women refugees find shelter in Turkey

Syrian women refugees find shelter in Turkey

“Many came so tired of war and you can see on their faces; they feel safe.”   KILIS, Turkey – A mural at the entrance to… Read More ›

‘The town of Kabatiya will always be a fish bone stuck in Israel’s throat’

‘The town of Kabatiya will always be a fish bone stuck in Israel’s throat’

Hours later, IDF soldiers raided the town, removed the body and arrested dozens of Palestinians on suspicion of participating in the lynching.   In February… Read More ›

Gazan economic crisis could lead to new security deterioration, MI chief warns

Gazan economic crisis could lead to new security deterioration, MI chief warns

Gaza’s unemployment rate stands at more than 40 percent, and there are no economic growth engines to speak of in the Hamas-ruled Strip.   The… Read More ›

Treblinka revolt’s last survivor passes away at 93

Treblinka revolt’s last survivor passes away at 93

Samuel Willenburg, one of 67 to escape the Treblinka extermination camp in 1943, passed away Saturday evening beside his beloved daughter and wife Samuell Willenburg,… Read More ›

Education Ministry presents new ‘culture basket’ for next school year

Education Ministry presents new ‘culture basket’ for next school year

Budget increase to fund 6,000 cultural performances for 8,000 students, with less advantaged towns getting priority; following controversy over play this year, a new external… Read More ›

‘Israeli captive Ron Arad died in 1988 after torture’

‘Israeli captive Ron Arad died in 1988 after torture’

Lebanese man claims to reveal truth of hostage after nearly 30 years, saying the young IAF navigator endured brutal treatment and was found dead by… Read More ›

Clinton e-mails reveal thoughts on Israel

Clinton e-mails reveal thoughts on Israel

New batch of communications sent on Hillary Clinton’s private server give a behind-the-scenes look at the then-secretary of state’s views on Israel, and particularly Prime… Read More ›

From hi-tech to ‘high’ tech, Israel is planting the seeds for a cannabis economy

From hi-tech to ‘high’ tech, Israel is planting the seeds for a cannabis economy

Israel has been a leader in cannabis research, compared to the United States, where heavy regulation prohibits many forms of marijuana- related research.   Spark-Up… Read More ›

Iran-backed group blames Israel for trying to kill leader in Gaza

Iran-backed group blames Israel for trying to kill leader in Gaza

Iranian-backed terror group Al-Sabireen popped up in the Gaza Strip about three years ago and has since posed a direct challenge to Hamas.   The… Read More ›

Trump takes South Carolina, Clinton wins Nevada

Trump takes South Carolina, Clinton wins Nevada

It was Trump’s second victory in a row, after New Hampshire on Feb. 9, an outcome that frightens establishment Republicans.   Republican Donald Trump rolled… Read More ›

Massapequa Park, NY – Family Seeks Snow Donations To Help Frosty Last Until Spring

Massapequa Park, NY – Family Seeks Snow Donations To Help Frosty Last Until Spring

  Massapequa Park, NY – A suburban New York family is seeking snow donations to help its 14-foot snowman last until spring — and some… Read More ›

Washington – White House Spokesman Attacks Schumer Over NYC Anti-terror Funding

Washington – White House Spokesman Attacks Schumer Over NYC Anti-terror Funding

  Washington –  A White House spokesman ripped Democratic U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Wednesday and questioned his credibility on national security issues after Schumer… Read More ›

Sides draw battle lines over Scalia successor on US Supreme Court

Sides draw battle lines over Scalia successor on US Supreme Court

With court in liberal-conservative deadlock and major decisions on the 2016 docket, bruising nomination fight looms   WASHINGTON (AFP) — The sudden death of Justice… Read More ›

Border Police officer filmed shoving Palestinian out of wheelchair

Border Police officer filmed shoving Palestinian out of wheelchair

Bystander films incident, which occurred after Palestinian girl tried to stab troops Sunday; Police to investigate the case   A Border Police officer was filmed… Read More ›