Articles by: JewishNews-Malki

10 things to know about Israel’s jittery peace with Jordan

10 things to know about Israel’s jittery peace with Jordan

A list of Israeli-Jordanian crisis points, most of which center on the Temple Mount.   Israel and Jordan don’t have a cold peace, they have… Read More ›

U.S. is back to policy of appeasing Iran

U.S. is back to policy of appeasing Iran

Opinion: Israel’s next government, which must understand it cannot stop American return to the 2015 nuclear deal, has to insist negotiations include measures against Iranian… Read More ›

‘We have to prevent fake conversions,’ PM says when asked about court ruling

‘We have to prevent fake conversions,’ PM says when asked about court ruling

Netanyahu doesn’t comment directly on decision to legitimize non-Orthodox conversions in Israel, but seems to suggest it could be exploited by African migrants seeking citizenship… Read More ›

Swiss Jews Join Muslims In Protesting Referendum Banning Face-Covering Veils

Swiss Jews Join Muslims In Protesting Referendum Banning Face-Covering Veils

SWITZERLAND (JTA) — Swiss voters passed a referendum on banning face-covering veils, prompting the country’s Muslim and Jewish groups to protest that infringement on religious… Read More ›

Buckingham Palace says royal family is ‘saddened’ in first statement since Harry and Meghan interview

Buckingham Palace says royal family is ‘saddened’ in first statement since Harry and Meghan interview

Buckingham Palace broke its silence Tuesday evening over Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, saying in a statement on behalf of the Queen… Read More ›

Israel has a choice: vaccination or recession

Israel has a choice: vaccination or recession

Opinion: While Israel’s vaccine drive has given us a safety net to reopen large swathes of the economy and education system, we must adhere to… Read More ›

‘Meme Stocks’ Go Mainstream: There’s Now A Fund For That

‘Meme Stocks’ Go Mainstream: There’s Now A Fund For That

  NEW YORK (AP) — Interested in trading some of the stocks that have rocked Wall Street recently fueled by social media buzz? Has the… Read More ›

Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available

Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available

As officials and health experts race to get Americans vaccinated against Covid-19, some Catholic bishops have weighed in to discourage Church members from getting the… Read More ›

Israel said to hit Iranian targets in Syria after Tehran blamed for ship blast

Israel said to hit Iranian targets in Syria after Tehran blamed for ship blast

Syrian state media claims air defenses shot down several missiles; Hebrew media outlets indicate raid a retaliation for explosion that hit Israeli-owned vessel in Gulf… Read More ›

COVID vaccine prevents 57% of symptomatic cases after 1st dose – Clalit

COVID vaccine prevents 57% of symptomatic cases after 1st dose – Clalit

The study, which evaluated over one million patients, is one of the first to analyze the effectiveness of the vaccine on such a large scale.… Read More ›

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss Biden’s planned return to Iran nuke deal — TV

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss Biden’s planned return to Iran nuke deal — TV

Israel’s public broadcaster says recent phone calls also touched on Riyadh’s concerns over new US administration’s focus on alleged Saudi rights violations   Senior Israeli… Read More ›

Itamar Ben-Gvir is neither religious nor a Zionist

Itamar Ben-Gvir is neither religious nor a Zionist

Opinion: Religious Zionists believe one can fight for Jews’ rights to the land while recognizing modern social and universal processes, and comprehend that Jewish faith… Read More ›

‘Green Pass’ site crashes even as Netanyahu urges Israel to adopt reopening plan

‘Green Pass’ site crashes even as Netanyahu urges Israel to adopt reopening plan

Health Ministry site to issue pass remains down hours before new system set to start; pass will give vaccinated and recovered Israelis access to sport,… Read More ›

Iran’s supreme leader demands ‘action’ from US as condition for nuke deal

Iran’s supreme leader demands ‘action’ from US as condition for nuke deal

IAEA head to visit Tehran, ahead of Iranian intention to end snap inspections; Merkel voices ‘concern’ to Rouhani over Tehran’s non-compliance   Iran’s supreme leader… Read More ›

Netanyahu: In talks to establish Moderna, Pfizer vaccine plants in Israel

Netanyahu: In talks to establish Moderna, Pfizer vaccine plants in Israel

“I am negotiating with them to build two plants in Israel that will turn Israel into an international center in the fight against coronavirus.”  … Read More ›

Biden Backs Off On TikTok Ban In Review Of Trump China Moves

Biden Backs Off On TikTok Ban In Review Of Trump China Moves

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is backing off former President Donald Trump’s attempts to ban the popular video app TikTok, asking a judge… Read More ›

Israel’s government cannot keep its coronavirus debates secret

Israel’s government cannot keep its coronavirus debates secret

Opinion: An archaic law that permits ministers to bury discussions how they have handled the pandemic has no place in the midst of the most… Read More ›

Man who wore horns, furry hat while storming US Capitol says he’s ‘very sorry’

Man who wore horns, furry hat while storming US Capitol says he’s ‘very sorry’

‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley, jailed on felony charges, says Trump ‘let a lot of peaceful people down’   PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) — An Arizona man… Read More ›

Gantz to IDF: ICC war crimes ruling ‘a tool of our enemies’; we will defend you

Gantz to IDF: ICC war crimes ruling ‘a tool of our enemies’; we will defend you

Defense minister says court’s pretrial order claiming jurisdiction to open war crimes probe ‘has no basis in international law’; military vows to defend citizens, service… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Cabinet to convene Wednesday on lockdown extension

Coronavirus: Cabinet to convene Wednesday on lockdown extension

Prime minister: Goal is to vaccinate 90% of people over the age of 50 in the next two weeks   The government will convene today… Read More ›