Articles by: JewishNews-Ilan

Numbers game: Do Jewish leaders manipulate existential fears with statistics?

Numbers game: Do Jewish leaders manipulate existential fears with statistics?

Eclectic essays explore Ben-Gurion’s experimentation with demographic eugenics, and the Jewish ardor — and abhorrence — for taking stock   BOSTON — Whereas some find… Read More ›

After US strike, Assad allies vow to keep battling ‘terrorism’ in Syria

After US strike, Assad allies vow to keep battling ‘terrorism’ in Syria

Russian, Iranian military chiefs join in condemning Washington’s ‘aggression’ in retaliation for alleged regime chemical weapons attack   BEIRUT, Lebanon – The Russian and Iranian… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Welcomes US Attack On Syria Base

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Welcomes US Attack On Syria Base

  Jerusalem – Israel’s prime minister has welcomed the U.S. attack on a Syrian air base saying he “fully supports” President Trump’s decision. Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

US launches more than 50 cruise missiles at Assad regime airfields over Syrian chemical attack

US launches more than 50 cruise missiles at Assad regime airfields over Syrian chemical attack

  The United States launched a salvo of 59 cruise missiles on Shayrat airfield and nearby military infrastructure controlled by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in… Read More ›

Russia says subway hit by suicide bomber from ‘central Asian’ country

Russia says subway hit by suicide bomber from ‘central Asian’ country

Suspect seen on CCTV with Muslim skullcap said to turn self in, professing innocence; Putin visits scene of attack   SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian… Read More ›

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

Negotiations said put on ice after Netanyahu, Greenblatt fail to agree on formula; comes days after Israel announces self-imposed restrictions   Talks between Israel and… Read More ›

Hamas warns Faqha’s killing could impede prisoner exchange

Hamas warns Faqha’s killing could impede prisoner exchange

Mahmoud al-Zahar says mysterious assassination will ‘disrupt’ negotiations over Israelis held hostage by his group in Gaza   A senior leader in Hamas said Tuesday… Read More ›

Israel Summer Time starting early Friday morning

Israel Summer Time starting early Friday morning

Make sure to set your clocks—on the night between Thursday and Friday, the clocks will jump from 2am to 3am. Israel Summer Time (IST) will… Read More ›

Online slip-up led police to JCC bomb threat suspect

Online slip-up led police to JCC bomb threat suspect

Israeli-American teenager said to have forgotten on at least 1 occasion to mask IP address when issuing threatening calls   The Israeli-American teenager arrested Thursday… Read More ›

‘If AntiSemitic Parties Rise to Power, We Will Call on European Jews to Flee’

‘If AntiSemitic Parties Rise to Power, We Will Call on European Jews to Flee’

Rabbinical Center of Europe discusses concerns on extremism at conference.   A European Jewish leader said Monday that the rise of extremist parties in Europe… Read More ›

Shin Bet chief: For Hamas, Passover is prime time for terror

Shin Bet chief: For Hamas, Passover is prime time for terror

Nadav Argaman warns lull in security incidents during 2016 is ‘deceptive,’ as terror groups still seek to carry out attacks   The head of the… Read More ›

Jerusalem – A Look At Some Israeli High-tech Successes

Jerusalem – A Look At Some Israeli High-tech Successes

  Jerusalem – Intel announced Monday it will spend more than $15 billion to acquire Mobileye, an Israeli company that develops technology that essentially gives… Read More ›

German Newspapers: Netanyahu is a Mad Dictator Like Khamenei

German Newspapers: Netanyahu is a Mad Dictator Like Khamenei

The list failed to include Sudan President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, who is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court in The Hague.… Read More ›

MK Odeh: ‘Peace is Impossible Without Israeli-Arab Input’

MK Odeh: ‘Peace is Impossible Without Israeli-Arab Input’

Speaking to members of the Foreign Press Association on Monday, MK Ayman Odeh (Hadash) heeded that peace will not be achieved if Israel’s Arab sector… Read More ›

Netanyahu: 80% of security threats against Israel emanate from Iran

Netanyahu: 80% of security threats against Israel emanate from Iran

At event commemorating 25th anniversary of Buenos Aires embassy bombing, PM says Israel constantly thwarts attacks on Israeli missions abroad   Iran is the source… Read More ›

Washington – Trump Expected To Sign New Travel Ban Order

Washington – Trump Expected To Sign New Travel Ban Order

  Washington – President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a revised executive order temporarily barring the entry of people from certain Muslim-majority countries and… Read More ›

Charlie Azaria vows to carry on fight against Elor’s conviction

Charlie Azaria vows to carry on fight against Elor’s conviction

Charlie Azaria and his son’s last defense lawyer, Yoram Sheftel, both attack the IDF Military Advocate General and vow to carry on the fight with… Read More ›

US Jewish Groups Call on Government Entities to ‘Speak Out’ Against Antisemitism

US Jewish Groups Call on Government Entities to ‘Speak Out’ Against Antisemitism

This latest wave of threats comes after over five others in January and February, with a total of 89 incidents at 72 locations in 30… Read More ›

Protective Edge report: Harsh criticism, but no threat to government

Protective Edge report: Harsh criticism, but no threat to government

Op-ed: Prime Minister Netanyahu is the main official rebuked in the state comptroller’s report on the 2014 Gaza war, yet the report is expected to… Read More ›

Pence Visits Vandalized Jewish Cemetery

Pence Visits Vandalized Jewish Cemetery

“I must tell you the people of Missouri are inspiring the nation by your love and care for this place, for the Jewish community in… Read More ›