Articles by: JewishNews-Ilan

OECD finds Israel overall high on health, low on environment issues

OECD finds Israel overall high on health, low on environment issues

A new report by the OECD finds that while Israelis are overall satisfied with their life, the country’s different regions score varying degrees in a… Read More ›

Alsheikh: ‘Natural’ for police to suspect Ethiopian-Israelis more readily

Alsheikh: ‘Natural’ for police to suspect Ethiopian-Israelis more readily

The Israel Police commissioner made the controversial statement at an Israel Bar Association conference Tuesday; ‘It has been proven that immigrants are more involved in… Read More ›

French restaurateur throws out two Muslim women, enquiry launched

French restaurateur throws out two Muslim women, enquiry launched

The owner of a restaurant just outside of Charles De Gaulle airport was filmed expelling two veiled Muslim women, saying ‘All Muslims are terrorists;’ the… Read More ›

Who’s afraid of the Jewish state?

Who’s afraid of the Jewish state?

Op-ed: Many Israelis support the demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state; but why aren’t we demanding the same from our own… Read More ›

German gov’t: No normalized relations with Iran regime until it recognizes Israel

German gov’t: No normalized relations with Iran regime until it recognizes Israel

As human rights abuses are highlighted, trade between Tehran and Berlin jumps.   BERLIN – Germany’s normalization of relations with Iran are tied to Tehran’s… Read More ›

Wasserman Schultz survives bruising primary battle

Wasserman Schultz survives bruising primary battle

Wasserman Schultz is an active member of the Israel advocacy community in Washington, and as chair of the DNC, served as one of the most… Read More ›

US calls Iran’s actions in Arabian Gulf ‘unsafe’ and “provocative”

US calls Iran’s actions in Arabian Gulf ‘unsafe’ and “provocative”

General Joseph Votel told reporters at a Pentagon press briefing that Iran was alone is carrying out what he said was the “unprofessional” harassment of… Read More ›

Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine fails

Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine fails

A Southwest Airlines flight from New Orleans to Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing when one of the engines failed, the airline said.… Read More ›

Eyeing elections, Palestinians vote to tamp down on Gaza flare-up

Eyeing elections, Palestinians vote to tamp down on Gaza flare-up

Analysis: Hamas and Fatah don’t want war now, and while Israel’s response may have looked tougher than normal, it continued the proud tradition of using… Read More ›

Fatah said to beg Abbas: Cancel local elections, Hamas will win West Bank

Fatah said to beg Abbas: Cancel local elections, Hamas will win West Bank

TV report: Officials say victory for terror group will mean demise of president’s party, while Israel fears PA could be discredited by electoral loss  … Read More ›

In Hebron, Fatah faces a civil war at the polls

In Hebron, Fatah faces a civil war at the polls

While Hamas has a low profile, and just as low stakes, in upcoming local elections, its Palestinian rival is trying to keep other moderates from… Read More ›

Ahmed Dawabsheh visits home of Hamas terrorist

Ahmed Dawabsheh visits home of Hamas terrorist

The sole survivor of the Duma arson, Ahmed Dawabshe, was taken by his grandfather to pay a solidarity visit to the destroyed house of a… Read More ›

Merkel party politician: Green Party minister ignored anti-Semitism at university

Merkel party politician: Green Party minister ignored anti-Semitism at university

Israel’s Foreign Ministry told The Jerusalem Post in July that HAWK “is not a university, it is a hatred factory.”   BERLIN – A leading… Read More ›

Clinton ready for ‘wacky’ debate with Trump

Clinton ready for ‘wacky’ debate with Trump

First of three televised face-offs between presidential candidates to be held in September near New York   WASHINGTON, United States — White House hopeful Hillary… Read More ›

Even the startup trying to disrupt health insurance can’t figure out Obamacare

Even the startup trying to disrupt health insurance can’t figure out Obamacare

  Oscar, the $2.8 billion health insurance startup, is pulling out of some Obamacare exchanges. According to a release from the company on Tuesday, the… Read More ›

Wall Street’s smart money is making big bets on a beaten-down industry

Wall Street’s smart money is making big bets on a beaten-down industry

  Wall Street’s smart money is falling back in favor with the beaten-down energy sector. Large private-equity investors moved to the sidelines of energy-related corporate… Read More ›

Bed Bath & Beyond paid less than $30 million for One Kings Lane, a startup that was once worth $900 million

Bed Bath & Beyond paid less than $30 million for One Kings Lane, a startup that was once worth $900 million

  At its peak, One Kings Lane was worth $900 million, nearly a member of the exclusive billion-dollar startup club. But when it was bought by… Read More ›

Boston – When Mere Paint Won’t Do It: Bike Lanes Around The World

Boston – When Mere Paint Won’t Do It: Bike Lanes Around The World

  Boston – Cities are increasingly changing bike lanes to make them safer in light of fatal crashes involving cyclists and cars. From Boston to… Read More ›

New York – Wi-Fi? Why Not? Homeless Are Avid Users Of NYC’s Free Kiosks

New York – Wi-Fi? Why Not? Homeless Are Avid Users Of NYC’s Free Kiosks

  New York – An ambitious effort to replace obsolete New York City pay phones with Wi-Fi kiosks that offer free web surfing and phone… Read More ›

Pittsburgh, PA – Heavy Lifting By Young Workers Linked To Low Back Pain In Midlife

Pittsburgh, PA – Heavy Lifting By Young Workers Linked To Low Back Pain In Midlife

Pittsburgh, PA – Young adults with jobs that involve heavy lifting and forceful movements might be at higher risk for back pain later in life,… Read More ›