Articles by: JewishNews-Limor

IDF service should not be a political tool

IDF service should not be a political tool

Opinion: Until the Six-Day-War, the role of the military was unquestionably to protect Israel’s citizens and borders, but since the occupation, it has become a… Read More ›

Israel strikes Gaza, suspends cement imports after rocket fire

Israel strikes Gaza, suspends cement imports after rocket fire

Army says Hamas ‘war room’ and other targets in northern Strip hit from air after fourth straight day of cross-border launches; Defense Ministry announces other… Read More ›

Trump Defense: Ukraine ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Not Impeachable

Trump Defense: Ukraine ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Not Impeachable

  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claim of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defense asserted Wednesday at his Senate… Read More ›

Trump’s peace plan undercuts Palestinian egotism

Trump’s peace plan undercuts Palestinian egotism

  There is no need to delve into the details of the U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to know that it will not lead to… Read More ›

Israelis join world, NBA in mourning death of Kobe Bryant

Israelis join world, NBA in mourning death of Kobe Bryant

PM Netanyahu calls ex-Laker ‘one of the greatest basketball players in history,’ fans stand and applaud in tribute as news of his death announced during… Read More ›

First Space-baked Cookies Took 2 Hours In Experimental Oven

First Space-baked Cookies Took 2 Hours In Experimental Oven

  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The results are finally in for the first chocolate chip cookie bake-off in space. While looking more or less… Read More ›

Ukrainian President gives up seats at Holocaust event for survivors

Ukrainian President gives up seats at Holocaust event for survivors

Yad Vashem criticized Zelensky’s decision.   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday that he and his country’s delegation would give up their seats at… Read More ›

ICE Leader Blames ‘Sanctuary’ Policies for NYC Killing

ICE Leader Blames ‘Sanctuary’ Policies for NYC Killing

  NEW YORK (AP) — The country’s top immigration official blamed the “sanctuary policies” of New York City on Friday for the sexual assault and… Read More ›

Palestinian Authority ‘deeply concerned’ over Israel-Hamas truce deal

Palestinian Authority ‘deeply concerned’ over Israel-Hamas truce deal

The measures, seen in the context of the indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a long-term ceasefire.   Palestinian officials in Ramallah have expressed… Read More ›

Jersey City killers planned attack for months, previously shot at Jewish man

Jersey City killers planned attack for months, previously shot at Jewish man

CCTV shows duo drove past kosher market twice in week before shootings; gun from attack was used to fire at car with ultra-Orthodox driver a… Read More ›

US House passes measure to limit Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran

US House passes measure to limit Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran

If passed by the House and Senate, the measure does not need Trump’s signature to go into effect.   The US House of Representatives passed… Read More ›

Iraqi PM says he received signed US ‘withdrawal’ letter Monday

Iraqi PM says he received signed US ‘withdrawal’ letter Monday

‘It’s not a piece of paper that fell off the printer,’ Adel Abdel Mahdi tells his cabinet, disputing Washington’s claim document was sent accidentally  … Read More ›

Siyum Hashas ‘Waldo’ is Latest Victim of Anti-Semitic Verbal Assault on the Subway

Siyum Hashas ‘Waldo’ is Latest Victim of Anti-Semitic Verbal Assault on the Subway

  NEW YORK (VINnews) — At the Siyum Hashas, Yonatan Gray stood out like a striped thumb. As he entered the Subway, he also stood… Read More ›

Iran is withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal after Trump ordered deadly strike on its top general

Iran is withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal after Trump ordered deadly strike on its top general

  Iran is withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal, a move that could be perceived as the country taking a big step toward obtaining a nuclear… Read More ›

Iran at war could be good for Israel

Iran at war could be good for Israel

Analysis: Should Tehran decide to retaliate for the U.S. attack on its militias in Iraq, it would be playing into the hands of those in… Read More ›

Members of Congress, Senators condemn Monsey attack

Members of Congress, Senators condemn Monsey attack

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are united in issuing statements condemning the hateful attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah.   The House of Representatives… Read More ›

New year will bring Israel advantage over Iran

New year will bring Israel advantage over Iran

Analysis: The Islamic Republic has completed its role in Syria, ensuring that Assad’s regime survived the civil war, but despite their vital participation in keeping… Read More ›

Illinois Boy Charged In Fatal Fire To Be Evaluated By Expert

Illinois Boy Charged In Fatal Fire To Be Evaluated By Expert

  EUREKA, Ill. (AP) — A 9-year-old boy charged in a central Illinois fire that killed five people, including family members, will be evaluated by… Read More ›

Netanyahu and a court coalition quandary

Netanyahu and a court coalition quandary

Analysis: The High Court has received a petition seeking to ban an indicted prime minister from forming a government, but with a third national election… Read More ›

Colombia’s Day of the Little Candles looks an awful lot like Hanukkah

Colombia’s Day of the Little Candles looks an awful lot like Hanukkah

Dia de las Velitas dates back to 1854, when Pope Pius set the immaculate conception as Catholic dogma, but some scholars attribute aspects of the… Read More ›