Articles by: JewishNews-Ilan

After synagogue attack, leaders warn of resurgent anti-Semitism, urge action

After synagogue attack, leaders warn of resurgent anti-Semitism, urge action

Pittsburgh synagogue, ADL and other community leaders and politicians raise alarm over rise of anti-Jewish hate, call for more be done to stem violence  … Read More ›

Hamas Arrests Gaza Comedian who Protested Economic Hardship

Hamas Arrests Gaza Comedian who Protested Economic Hardship

Hussam Khalaf is known for his criticism of Hamas and Qatar.   Hamas security forces have arrested Palestinian comedian Hussam Khalaf, who is known for… Read More ›

Pakistan arrests ‘last terrorist at large’ in Daniel Pearl killing

Pakistan arrests ‘last terrorist at large’ in Daniel Pearl killing

American Jewish journalist for Wall Street Journal was murdered in Karachi in 2002; Azim Jan, commander of al Qaeda off-shoot is also suspect in assassination… Read More ›

Paris – Police Official: Short-circuit Likely Caused Notre Dame Fire

Paris – Police Official: Short-circuit Likely Caused Notre Dame Fire

  France – Paris police investigators think an electrical short-circuit most likely caused the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, a police official said Thursday, as… Read More ›

Analysis: 10 takeaways from the Mueller report release — and what happens next

Analysis: 10 takeaways from the Mueller report release — and what happens next

It’s one of the most consequential days in recent memory in Washington, as the results of special counsel Robert Mueller’s nearly-two-year-long investigation into Russian interference… Read More ›

Liberman backs Netanyahu for PM, but insists on passage of Haredi draft law

Liberman backs Netanyahu for PM, but insists on passage of Haredi draft law

Secularist Yisrael Beytenu leader vows to hold the line against Orthodox parties over religious issues, even at price of coalition   Avigdor Liberman, the chairman… Read More ›

On Verge of Space History, Beresheet Fails to Land Safely on Moon

On Verge of Space History, Beresheet Fails to Land Safely on Moon

The State of Israel fell just short of becoming only the fourth member of a prestigious club of nations to complete the formidable task of… Read More ›

Israel Election by the Numbers: Latest Results Chart

Israel Election by the Numbers: Latest Results Chart

Which parties got how many seats?   According to the most recent results, Likud won 35 seats, Shas and UTJ eight each and URP and… Read More ›

Israel could face austerity under next government

Israel could face austerity under next government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long touted the economic successes of Israel; however, he and his finance minister, Moshe Kahlon, have cut taxes while spending… Read More ›

Trump: Netanyahu and Gantz are both ‘good people,’ race will be close

Trump: Netanyahu and Gantz are both ‘good people,’ race will be close

At Republican Jewish Coalition meet in Las Vegas, president touts Golan recognition, asks to give peace bid with Palestinians a chance   WASHINGTON — US… Read More ›

A father who never gave up on his son

A father who never gave up on his son

Opinion: I will always remember Yonah Baumel, skullcap on head and hat in hand, as he hovered in the doorways of ministers; he never abandoned… Read More ›

The Gaza time bomb is still ticking

The Gaza time bomb is still ticking

Analysis: The way ahead for Israel and Hamas is clear, with a plan to incrementally improve the situation on the ground; it is impossible to… Read More ›

Gantz says Netanyahu rancor could spark ‘civil war’

Gantz says Netanyahu rancor could spark ‘civil war’

Entering campaign homestretch, Blue and White leaders say divisive campaign rhetoric risks inciting tensions, say PM has ‘lost it’ and country needs new leadership  … Read More ›

San Diego – Facebook Looks To Restrict Live Video On Its Platforms After Christchurch Attack

San Diego – Facebook Looks To Restrict Live Video On Its Platforms After Christchurch Attack

  San Diego – Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said on Friday the company was looking to restrict live video following the streaming… Read More ›

Comptroller Spokesperson: Gantz Is Not under Criminal Suspicion

Comptroller Spokesperson: Gantz Is Not under Criminal Suspicion

Gantz’s company was paid only NIS 4 million of the NIS 50 million it might have gotten for the full deal, since his company only… Read More ›

Mueller did not find Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia, also did not exonerate him on obstruction

Mueller did not find Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia, also did not exonerate him on obstruction

Washington – Special counsel Robert Mueller did not find Donald Trump’s campaign or associates conspired with Russia, Attorney General William Barr said Sunday. Mueller’s investigation… Read More ›

Washington – Multiple 2020 Democrats Say They Won’t Attend AIPAC Summit

Washington – Multiple 2020 Democrats Say They Won’t Attend AIPAC Summit

  Washington – Multiple Democratic presidential candidates said Thursday that they won’t attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual conference in Washington next week.… Read More ›

Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May

Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May

Brussels, Belgium – The European Union has agreed a delay to the tortuous Brexit process that avoids the UK crashing out without a deal and… Read More ›

New York – Are Eggs Good Or Bad For You? New Research Rekindles Debate

New York – Are Eggs Good Or Bad For You? New Research Rekindles Debate

  New York – The latest U.S. research on eggs won’t go over easy for those can’t eat breakfast without them. Adults who ate about… Read More ›

Addis Ababa – Reuters: High Speed, Then A Failed Climb For Doomed Ethiopia Flight

Addis Ababa – Reuters: High Speed, Then A Failed Climb For Doomed Ethiopia Flight

  Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, which crashed killing 157 people, had an unusually high speed after take-off before the plane reported problems… Read More ›