Articles by: JewishNews-Ilan

Three years after referendum, UK Jewish writer’s new book tackles Brexit chaos

Three years after referendum, UK Jewish writer’s new book tackles Brexit chaos

Award-winning author Linda Grant tries to make sense of a country split by anger and betrayal, writing along the way a worst-case scenario that is… Read More ›

How the Berlin Jewish Museum became a political lightning rod

How the Berlin Jewish Museum became a political lightning rod

The resignation of its director, after a tweet that seemed to support the anti-Israel BDS movement, has many questioning role of institution in its community… Read More ›

How one man unraveled the mystery of his mother’s Holocaust nightmare

How one man unraveled the mystery of his mother’s Holocaust nightmare

In his new book, Prof. Stanley Goldman unearths a personal untold story, learning about his own relationship with his mom, as well as the siblings… Read More ›

Supreme Court chief accuses new justice minister of leading Israel to ‘anarchy’

Supreme Court chief accuses new justice minister of leading Israel to ‘anarchy’

In unprecedented attack, Esther Hayut castigates ‘irresponsible’ Amir Ohana for suggesting not all court rulings should be honored   Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut… Read More ›

Palestinians Urge Egypt, Jordan to Reconsider Going to U.S.-Led Conference

Palestinians Urge Egypt, Jordan to Reconsider Going to U.S.-Led Conference

Egypt, Jordan will attend the conference on the Palestinian economy, Palestinians afraid the US will kill its dream of statehood.   Palestinian officials on Wednesday… Read More ›

Global stocks are rallying as traders see Fed comments as ‘central banks to the rescue’

Global stocks are rallying as traders see Fed comments as ‘central banks to the rescue’

  Asian and European equities and US futures jumped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hinted it might cut interest rates later this year. Fed… Read More ›

Washington – Trump Hitting Mexico With 5% Tariff In Response To Migrants

Washington – Trump Hitting Mexico With 5% Tariff In Response To Migrants

  Washington – In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5%… Read More ›

IDF attacks Syrian missile launcher

IDF attacks Syrian missile launcher

IDF responded to the launching of an anti-aircraft missile toward an IAF jet flying over northern Israel; Syrian soldier dead: Netanyahu: Our policy is clear,… Read More ›

Young new musical director looks to make his mark at Israel Philharmonic

Young new musical director looks to make his mark at Israel Philharmonic

Shani Lahav, 30-year-old protege of predecessor Zubin Mehta, sees it is as an honor to replace his maestro mentor at the helm of Israel’s national… Read More ›

Israel braces for fresh fire flare-up as temperatures set to skyrocket

Israel braces for fresh fire flare-up as temperatures set to skyrocket

Help from four countries expected to arrive as officials warn brush fire outbreak could worsen with scorching heat and wind, day after dozens of homes… Read More ›

Kulanu MK backs bid to rein in courts, is open to serving under an indicted PM

Kulanu MK backs bid to rein in courts, is open to serving under an indicted PM

In about-face, Roy Folkman says he’s ‘unequivocally’ in favor of advancing bill that would limit High Court of Justice’s powers   A Kulanu lawmaker on… Read More ›

Warsaw – Polish PM Says Repaying Jewish Victims Of The Holocaust Would Be ‘victory For Hitler’y

Warsaw – Polish PM Says Repaying Jewish Victims Of The Holocaust Would Be ‘victory For Hitler’y

  Warsaw – Poland refuses to provide restitution for Jewish property taken during World War II when the country was under Nazi control, Polish Prime… Read More ›

Deutsche Bank execs reportedly rejected their employees’ advice to report transactions involving Trump and Kushner-owned entities to the Treasury Department

Deutsche Bank execs reportedly rejected their employees’ advice to report transactions involving Trump and Kushner-owned entities to the Treasury Department

  Employees of Deutsche Bank’s internal anti-money laundering team recommended in 2016 and 2017 that multiple transactions involving President Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared… Read More ›

Trump Does Not Want War With Iran, Seeks Diplomatic Solution – Report

Trump Does Not Want War With Iran, Seeks Diplomatic Solution – Report

According to The Washington Post, the US president thinks that a diplomatic solution should be pursued first, including direct negotiations with Iranian leaders.   US… Read More ›

Iran’s nuclear standoff has left it in a bind

Iran’s nuclear standoff has left it in a bind

Analysis: Tehran’s 60-day ultimatum to Europe, China and Russia to renegotiate the 2015 agreement brokered by Obama and rejected by Trump could leave the Islamic… Read More ›

Initial US investigation blames Iran for ship sabotage attacks

Initial US investigation blames Iran for ship sabotage attacks

Each ship has a 5- to 10-foot hole near or just below water line, and American military team believes they were caused by explosive charges… Read More ›

China denies having ‘concentration camps,’ tells US to ‘stop interfering’

China denies having ‘concentration camps,’ tells US to ‘stop interfering’

Hong Kong – Beijing has rejected US accusations of operating “concentration camps” in its Xinjiang region, with a government spokesman telling Washington Monday to “stop… Read More ›

IDF Destroys Hamas Interior Minister’s Office

IDF Destroys Hamas Interior Minister’s Office

The interior minister was held by Israel for 20 years before being released as a part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal.   The… Read More ›

Destroyed on the battlefield, ISIS begins new chapter of terror

Destroyed on the battlefield, ISIS begins new chapter of terror

The 59-second video shows eight men clasping hands and pledging allegiance to the “Emir of the Believers” and the “Caliphate of the Muslims.” They were… Read More ›

Greenblatt to ‘Post:’ Trump not Responsible for Actions of His Supporters

Greenblatt to ‘Post:’ Trump not Responsible for Actions of His Supporters

Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, U.S. Special Envoy maintained that the president has “come out clearly and repeatedly against antisemitism and hatred in all forms.”… Read More ›