David Rosenberg

News writer. Immigrated from Oakland, California in 2003

Netanyahu coalition rises after Operation Shield and Arrow, polls show

New polls show right-wing bloc regaining some of its lost electoral strength following 5-day air campaign against Gaza terrorists.

Trump, DeSantis lead Biden by six points in 2024 poll

Just 36% of Democrats want to nominate Biden, poll shows, with both DeSantis and Trump trouncing Biden in the general election.

Hamas claims 1 killed, five injured in IDF airstrike in Gaza

Gaza officials say man killed, five injured in Israeli missile strike in northern Gaza Strip, following rocket barrage on southern Israel.

Gantz leads Netanyahu in two new polls as Yesh Atid plummets

Two of three new polls show National Unity topping the Likud, with Coalition factions failing to reach a majority in all three surveys.

Netanyahu appears to oppose 'Override Clause' in CNN interview

Israeli prime minister hints he has qualms with his own government's judicial reform plan, tells CNN he backs 'balanced' overhaul.

Ben-Gvir to fast track gun licenses for reservists, ex-soldiers

Minister touts plan to increase number of civilian gun licenses as counter-terror measure. Yesh Atid warns move could increase spousal abuse

Report: Jordanian MP caught smuggling guns into Israel is a Hamas sympathizer

Member of Jordanian parliament's Palestine Committee lied to border guards, tried to use diplomatic passport to smuggle guns into Israel.

Netanyahu to CBS: Judicial reform plan in its original form isn't going to happen

Netanyahu downplays reports of rift with Biden administration, says majority of Israelis back compromise on judicial reform.

Israeli forces capture terrorist behind Jerusalem shooting

Joint operation of IDF, police, Shin Bet leads to arrest of terrorist who shot two Hasidim in eastern Jerusalem.

Poll: National Unity surpasses Likud as the largest party

New poll shows party led by former PM Bennett would receive 8 seats. Gantz the top candidate for prime minister.

Australian court finds Malka Leifer guilty of rape, sexual abuse

Former principal of haredi school in Australia who fled to Israel convicted on counts of sex crimes against minors.

'Netanyahu made a gross miscalculation on judicial overhaul,' says senior US official

Senior administration official warns that Netanyahu and Ron Dermer made 'gross miscalculation' of US reaction to judicial reform.

After stormy Coalition meeting, PM delays address, committee approves key reform law

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shouts at Netanyahu during raucous meeting, pushing back against plan to freeze judicial overhaul

Report: Netanyahu poised to halt judicial reform

Israel's prime minister has reportedly decided to freeze the judicial overhaul, following dismissal of Defense Minister, mass protests.

President Herzog: Stop the judicial overhaul immediately

After protests breakout across Israel following dismissal of defense minister, Herzog calls on government to freeze judicial reform.

Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant fired after publicly calling to freeze judicial reform plan.

Poll: 71% of Palestinian Arabs support Huwara terrorist shooting

More than 2/3 of Palestinians support new terrorist groups like the Lions' Den, just 21% oppose last month's deadly terror attack in Huwara.

Huwara shooting victim identified as dual US-Israeli citizen

David Stern, 44-year-old self-defense instructor from the US, was shot while driving to Torah lecture in Jerusalem.

Israeli man shot in the head in Huwara terrorist shooting

Israeli man seriously wounded in terrorist shooting attack in the Arab village of Huwara, near site of last month's deadly attack.

Huwara victim shot terrorist - even after being shot in the head

Israeli man shot in the head at point-blank range by terrorist managed to return fire, wounding the terrorist.

Israel's judicial reform plan explained

How Israel became embroiled in its most divisive public debate in years, what the reforms would do, and why some oppose them.

Justice Minister rejects proposed judicial reform compromise

No Override Clause - Architects of government's judicial reform plan reject reported draft of President Herzog's judicial reform compromise.

Two new polls show Netanyahu coalition weakening

Left-wing - Arab bloc nets majority of Knesset in latest poll, as Netanyahu coalition continues to flounder.

Former NYC mayor: Judicial reform could lead Israel to disaster

Michael Bloomberg compares Netanyahu government to Richard Nixon, warns Israel is 'courting disaster' with judicial reform.

European Union demands end to 'settler violence' and Arab terror

EU condemns Arab shooting attacks that killed 3 Israelis, while also demanding end to 'settler violence,' following riots in Huwara.

US issues travel advisory for Israel citing terror, civil unrest

After string of deadly Arab terror attacks and protests against judicial reform, US State Department issues travel advisory for Israel.

Coalition MK lauds torching of Arab village after terror attack

'I want to see Huwara closed and burned to the ground.' MK Brig. Gen. (ret.) Zvika Fogel praises Jewish rioters who torched Huwara.

Yesh Atid, Labor considering mass resignation from the Knesset

MKs mulling plan to force Israel into constitutional crisis by having all Opposition lawmakers resign from the Knesset en masse.

Israel vows not to legalize additional outposts

As part of 'pause' sought by Biden administration, Israel agrees not to legalize additional outposts in the coming months.

Protesters block roads across Israel ahead of judicial reform vote

Demonstrators rally in Tel Aviv and shut down traffic on major roads across Israel ahead of massive rally planned outside of Knesset.

Israel agrees to freeze settlement construction, demolition of illegal Arab homes

Netanyahu government and Palestinian Authority reportedly reached deal, under heavy US pressure, to freeze 'unilateral' steps for months.

Suspect with history of antisemitism arrested after Los Angeles synagogue shootings

Police reverse course, launching hate crime investigation into shootings of two Jewish men in Los Angeles.

President Herzog: 'Israel is on the verge of a constitutional and social collapse'

Herzog calls for dialogue on Netanyahu government's contentious judicial reform plan. 'If one side defeats the other, we all lose.'

2 dead, 5 injured in Jerusalem terror attack

Ramming attack at Ramot, Jerusalem bus stop, leaves two dead, one a 6-year-old boy, five people injured.

Under Ben-Gvir, demolition of illegal Arab buildings at all-time high

Number of illegal Arab buildings demolished in Jerusalem more than doubles since last year, with similar rise in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu agrees to 'pause' settlement construction, demolition of illegal Arab homes

Netanyahu reportedly accepts Biden administration request to 'pause' demolition of illegal Arab homes and Judea and Samaria construction.

Netanyahu announces establishment of new Gaza border town - Hanun

'We're proud to build up the Land of Israel.' Netanyahu announces establishment of new Israeli town outside of the Gaza Strip: Hanun.

Israel challenges US handover of First Temple-era artifacts to Palestinian Authority

Artifact from First Temple-era Judea seized from Jewish philanthropist's collection declared 'example of Palestinian cultural patrimony.'

Why is Israel's Shin Bet operating in this haredi neighborhood?

Israel's secret police force reportedly carrying out undercover operation in Meah Shearim, following wave of Arab terror attacks.

Naftali Bennett: I'll be back

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells gathering he will return to politics, comparing himself to Yitzhak Rabin and Benjamin Netanyahu.