Articles by: JewishNews-Rami

The moderate Palestinian leader’s lies

The moderate Palestinian leader’s lies

Op-ed: Mahmoud Abbas’ scathing speech was mostly a gift to the Israeli rightists who wants one big state; the Palestinian president is making it clear… Read More ›

Defense minister: Abbas ‘lost his senses,’ gave up on peace

Defense minister: Abbas ‘lost his senses,’ gave up on peace

Avigdor Liberman says PA choosing confrontation with Israel and the US; education minister Bennett says fiery speech marks end of Abbas era   Defense Minister… Read More ›

Nairobi, Kenya – World Media Struggle To Translate Trump’s Africa Insult

Nairobi, Kenya – World Media Struggle To Translate Trump’s Africa Insult

  Nairobi, Kenya – President Donald Trump’s vulgar insult of Africa was a puzzle for many foreign media organizations, which didn’t have a ready translation… Read More ›

Analysis: Where Does Trump’s Showdown with Tehran Leave Iran’s Nuke Program?

Analysis: Where Does Trump’s Showdown with Tehran Leave Iran’s Nuke Program?

After months of hearing US President Donald Trump threaten to tear up the nuclear deal, Iran has escalated its threats at the US and the… Read More ›

Israel finally has an opposition

Israel finally has an opposition

Analysis: The last real opposition leader was Benjamin Netanyahu, who fought the Olmert government with a 12-member faction; now, his old rival Yoel Hasson has… Read More ›

Intelligence Ministry D-G: Iran Protests Show Islamic Revolution Rejection

Intelligence Ministry D-G: Iran Protests Show Islamic Revolution Rejection

Chagai Tzuriel said the protests show “that at least part of the public in Iran is willing to take to the streets despite the fear… Read More ›

Israel Strikes Gaza Terror Infrastructure Following Rocket Fire

Israel Strikes Gaza Terror Infrastructure Following Rocket Fire

Multiple mortar shells were fired from the Gaza Strip earlier Wednesday towards southern Israel.   The Israeli Air Force struck what it termed as “major… Read More ›

In late night vote, Knesset passes law to hinder East Jerusalem withdrawal

In late night vote, Knesset passes law to hinder East Jerusalem withdrawal

Law requires special two-thirds Knesset support to approve relinquishing any portion of the city to a foreign power under any future peace deal   Lawmakers… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Israel’s Charedi Population Tops One Million

Jerusalem – Israel’s Charedi Population Tops One Million

  Jerusalem – The number of Haredim in Israel reached one million in 2017, representing 12 percent of the population and rising. The Haredi (ultra-Orthodox)… Read More ›

ANALYSIS: Two US presidents on two Iranian crackdowns

ANALYSIS: Two US presidents on two Iranian crackdowns

When protests erupted in Iran in 2009, then-President Barack Obama reacted cautiously, concerned that a forceful intervention could make America — reviled as the “Great… Read More ›

Prince Harry sidesteps Obama-Trump wedding guest list controversy

Prince Harry sidesteps Obama-Trump wedding guest list controversy

London – Britain’s Prince Harry has avoided opening up a diplomatic rift between the British and US governments over the guest list for his wedding… Read More ›

US Ambassador Friedman Tells State Dept. to Stop Using WOrd ‘Occupation’

US Ambassador Friedman Tells State Dept. to Stop Using WOrd ‘Occupation’

Breaking with US policy, the ambassador claimed that Israeli settlements make up less than 2% of the West Bank.   US Ambassador to Israel David… Read More ›

Toronto – Succession Doubts Cloud Apotex Future After Jewish Billionaire Owner’s Death

Toronto – Succession Doubts Cloud Apotex Future After Jewish Billionaire Owner’s Death

  Toronto – Canadian pharmaceuticals billionaire Barry Sherman failed to implement a succession plan at his Apotex business before his death last week, two business… Read More ›

The freedom to hate

The freedom to hate

Op-ed: The open, blatant anti-Semitism in Austria may have gone underground, but many Austrians today don’t feel compelled to pretend they don’t hate Jews; it’s… Read More ›

Palestinian minister slams US ‘threats’ ahead of UN Jerusalem vote

Palestinian minister slams US ‘threats’ ahead of UN Jerusalem vote

Turkish sponsor expects ‘strong support’ for General Assembly resolution slamming Trump’s recognition of Israel’s capital   ISTANBUL, Turkey – Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki… Read More ›

Haley Displays Iran’s Military Hardware to the Press

Haley Displays Iran’s Military Hardware to the Press

“The Iranian regime cannot be allowed to engage in its lawless behavior any longer.”   WASHINGTON – Standing before an exhausted missile that Washington says… Read More ›

IDF Strikes Hamas Targets in Gaza Strip in Response to Rocket Fire

IDF Strikes Hamas Targets in Gaza Strip in Response to Rocket Fire

“The State of Israel an attack, or attempted attack, on its citizens and will continue to defend them and its sovereignty sharply and decisively,” an… Read More ›

Arab foreign ministers blast Trump over Jerusalem move

Arab foreign ministers blast Trump over Jerusalem move

Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul-Gheit and Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki call on world nations to recognize the State of Palestine with east Jerusalem as… Read More ›

A day later, no plans for ‘Jerusalem, Israel,’ on US passports

A day later, no plans for ‘Jerusalem, Israel,’ on US passports

Despite Trump’s recognition, official American government documents won’t list city as capital   WASHINGTON (AP) — You won’t find “Jerusalem, Israel,” on any US government… Read More ›

Washington – US Mortgage Rates Rise, Though Remain Historically Low

Washington – US Mortgage Rates Rise, Though Remain Historically Low

  Washington –  U.S. mortgage rates rose this week as the economy showed signs of strength, which makes it more likely that the Federal Reserve… Read More ›