Articles by: JewishNews-Rami

Grief strikes again at the settlement of Otniel

Grief strikes again at the settlement of Otniel

The small settlement of Otniel has seen more than its fair share of deadly terror attacks; last Friday, another tragedy was added to its history,… Read More ›

Liberman tells IDF chiefs not to answer Bennett’s questions

Liberman tells IDF chiefs not to answer Bennett’s questions

Defense minister said to clash with education minister after the latter grilled senior officers during security cabinet meeting   Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman was reportedly… Read More ›

Palestinian describes aiding settler family hit by shooting attack

Palestinian describes aiding settler family hit by shooting attack

Couple helped surviving members of Miki Mark’s family escape overturned vehicle and administered first aid until ambulance arrived   In the moments after the Friday… Read More ›

Israel okays 800 new housing units in East Jerusalem, surrounding area

Israel okays 800 new housing units in East Jerusalem, surrounding area

In wake of terror attacks, Netanyahu says West Bank’s Jewish communities must be strengthened; construction for 600 homes in Arab neighborhood of Beit Safafa also… Read More ›

A personal retrospective: Was Elie Wiesel happy?

A personal retrospective: Was Elie Wiesel happy?

To keep describing Wiesel in all the obituaries as a survivor does an injustice to the totality of his life and accomplishments.   “You came… Read More ›

Facebook rejects harsh Israeli critique over incitement

Facebook rejects harsh Israeli critique over incitement

Top minister had said ‘monster’ company’s CEO, Zuckerberg, has blood of slain Israeli teen on his hands   Facebook on Saturday night dismissed an Israeli… Read More ›

Chuck Todd grills Hillary Clinton over her meeting with the FBI

Chuck Todd grills Hillary Clinton over her meeting with the FBI

  MSNBC host Chuck Todd confronted Hillary Clinton after her meeting with the FBI amid an investigation into her email use at the State Department.… Read More ›

Bernie Sanders overplayed his hand

Bernie Sanders overplayed his hand

  On Monday, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren campaigned together in Cincinnati. Their message was clear: Donald Trump is a “thin-skinned bully who is driven by… Read More ›

America’s ‘better burger’ obsession is fading — and a new kind of fast food is taking over

America’s ‘better burger’ obsession is fading — and a new kind of fast food is taking over

  “Better burger” chains from Smashburger to Five Guys have exploded in recent years, leading to industry heavyweights like McDonald’s and Wendy’s changing their strategies. But… Read More ›

In the face of all the risks

In the face of all the risks

Analysis: Testimonies from the commandos who fought in Entebbe shed new light on the great mystery surrounding the operation. The book “Operation Yonatan in the… Read More ›

Erdogan: Israel agreed to all of Turkey’s conditions

Erdogan: Israel agreed to all of Turkey’s conditions

Turkish president says he spoke to Palestinian President Abbas and Hamas leader Mashal and both were ‘favorable’ to Ankara’s reconciliation agreement with Jerusalem. Turkish President… Read More ›

PMO: Netanyahu didn’t promise to tie Turkey deal with return of soldiers’ bodies

PMO: Netanyahu didn’t promise to tie Turkey deal with return of soldiers’ bodies

Several family members who lost sons during war with Hamas showed their solidarity with the Goldin and Shaul families in their bid to secure their… Read More ›

New Jersey passes legislation prohibiting anti-Israel BDS

New Jersey passes legislation prohibiting anti-Israel BDS

The bipartisan bill in response to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel passed the state’s General Assembly by a vote of 69-3 with… Read More ›

Police temporarily close Temple Mount to non-Muslim visitors

Police temporarily close Temple Mount to non-Muslim visitors

Move follows 2 days of rioting against Jews on contested site during final days of Ramadan.   Following two days of rioting by Arab youths… Read More ›

Bayit Yehudi ministers to oppose Turkey deal in Security Cabinet vote

Bayit Yehudi ministers to oppose Turkey deal in Security Cabinet vote

The security cabinet is expected to approve the deal in a vote on Wednesday.   The Bayit Yehudi pary announced on Tuesday night that its… Read More ›

Finance Ministry: Brexit may be good for Israel

Finance Ministry: Brexit may be good for Israel

Britain’s withdrawal from the EU is not likely to cause an actual worldwide crisis, says the Finance Ministry in a report; it may even be… Read More ›

Terms of surrender

Terms of surrender

Op-ed: Years of kowtowing to Erdoğan’s demands have not repaired our relationship with Turkey; it is time Israel puts a premium on its national dignity.… Read More ›

Build inside settlement blocs, not beyond – Ross

Build inside settlement blocs, not beyond – Ross

Former top US mediator advises judging presidential candidates on how they see America’s position in the world.   An Israeli initiative to build only in… Read More ›

Israel and Turkey set to announce normalized relations Monday

Israel and Turkey set to announce normalized relations Monday

A senior diplomatic source said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will announce the agreement, and explain its elements, at a press conference at noon in… Read More ›

As Israel becomes more nationalistic, liberal US Jews become more distan

As Israel becomes more nationalistic, liberal US Jews become more distan

The report presented to the Israeli cabinet also focuses on the demographics of Israel’s capital, concluding that the government should consider new measures to ensure… Read More ›