Chana Roberts

Chana Roberts

News writer

Chana immigrated to Israel from Canada in 2007.

News by Chana Roberts

Exposing the unholy trinity of BDS, terror and anti-Semitism

Likud minister Erdan discusses the motivations and effects of the boycott movement, and its connection to terror and anti-Semitism.

Exposing the unholy trinity of BDS, terror and anti-Semitism

A third of young adults live with their parents

New survey shows 32% of young adults live with their parents, 79% of them are employed. Also: Most divorces happen after 10 or more years.

A third of young adults live with their parents

Report: 66% of Israelis exposed to secondhand smoke

Nearly half of smokers smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day; lack of law enforcement allows 66% of Israelis to suffer from secondhand smoke.

Report: 66% of Israelis exposed to secondhand smoke

Breaking: Two missiles launched towards Mount Hermon

IDF confirms: Two projectiles launched from Syria toward northern Israel.

Breaking: Two missiles launched towards Mount Hermon

Mumps outbreak in central Israel

Health Ministry vaccinates high school students in Modi'in after several of their peers fall ill with mumps.

Mumps outbreak in central Israel

Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

Every year, 165,000 children worldwide die due to secondhand smoke - and a whopping 20% of all cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

Extreme heat wave towards end of week

On Lag Ba'omer, bonfire holiday, temperatures expected to hit 104F prompt general bonfire ban.

Extreme heat wave towards end of week

Facebook bans black conservative activist Candace Owens

Facebook claims temporary block was a 'mistake,' but adds conservative activist to list of possible 'hate agents.'

Facebook bans black conservative activist Candace Owens

US evacuating non-essential government officials in Iraq

Concerns of 'terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict' prompt US State Department to issue travel advisory.

US evacuating non-essential government officials in Iraq

Flying to Ukraine? You may want to think again

Health Ministry issues travel advisory for five countries with measles outbreaks, asks travelers to reconsider plans.

Flying to Ukraine? You may want to think again

Ben Shapiro admits: 'I broke my own rule'

American commentator says 'no one ever heard of' BBC journalist Andrew Neil, apologizes for misinterpreting antagonism as leftism.

Ben Shapiro admits: 'I broke my own rule'

Anti-Semitic graffiti near Zurich synagogue

On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, anti-Israel and anti-Semitic graffiti found spray-painted in Zurich.

Anti-Semitic graffiti near Zurich synagogue

Philadelphia schoolchildren sing anti-Israel songs

Muslim schoolchildren in Philadelphia perform anti-Israel songs at event 'Islamic science' event.

Philadelphia schoolchildren sing anti-Israel songs

One dead, three injured, in San Diego synagogue shooting

Shooting attack at Chabad of Poway claims one life, with 3 others injured. Woman murdered identified as Lori Gilbert Kaye, 60.

One dead, three injured, in San Diego synagogue shooting

British MP who slandered IDF apologizes

Fake news: British MP who published post showing IDF harming children apologizes, admits soldiers were Guatemalan.

British MP who slandered IDF apologizes

Pompeo: Promise of sovereignty won't harm peace plan

US Sec. of State Pompeo says PM Netanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty won't harm 'deal of the century,' 'reframes and reshapes' problem.

Pompeo: Promise of sovereignty won't harm peace plan

New York may close yeshivas which allow unvaccinated students

NY Health Department warns: Brooklyn yeshivas allowing unvaccinated students to attend face violations and possible closure.

New York may close yeshivas which allow unvaccinated students

Learning competition bans unvaccinated students

New York 'Chidon' bans unvaccinated students recently exposed to measles patient, asks parents and schools to act responsibly.

Learning competition bans unvaccinated students

Tap water in haredi city of Modi'in Illit gets green light

Health Ministry tells residents: Testing shows tap water safe to drink again.

Tap water in haredi city of Modi'in Illit gets green light

New mother exposes maternity ward and nursery to measles

Unvaccinated mother contracts measles, exposes hospital nursery.

New mother exposes maternity ward and nursery to measles

Netanyahu: We avoided an unnecessary war

PM Netanyahu says Israel 'ready' for every possibility, hints 'calm' may not continue.

Netanyahu: We avoided an unnecessary war

Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues

Hamas says 'marathon of talks' with Egypt continue and coming hours crucial, as Egypt demands Hamas take 'active steps' to prevent conflict.

Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues

Right-wing bloc grows significantly

New poll shows right-religious bloc rising to 68 seats, leaving left with 52.

Right-wing bloc grows significantly

Report: Gaza terror groups 'committed to non-escalation'

Gaza terror groups promise Egypt that they won't escalate the situation, report says.

Report: Gaza terror groups 'committed to non-escalation'

'Clear similarities' between Ethiopian crash and Lion disaster

Ethiopian Airlines plane showed 'similar erratic' flight patterns to Lion Airlines flight, Boeing hints at faulty sensors.

'Clear similarities' between Ethiopian crash and Lion disaster

World leaders condemn New Zealand shooting

Britain's Queen and Chief Rabbi Mirvis condemn New Zealand shooting, together with Israel's Pres. Rivlin and White House.

World leaders condemn New Zealand shooting

Toddler dies after choking on hot dog

Three-year-old girl dies in hospital after choking on a hot dog at her grandparents' home. Drs: Slice hot dogs before giving to children.

Toddler dies after choking on hot dog

Tal Russo claims he 'represents' Israelis living near Gaza

Labor candidate reported as saying Gaza-area residents are 'crybabies' praises them for 'bearing the brunt of the country's burden.'

Tal Russo claims he 'represents' Israelis living near Gaza

E-cigarettes banned in public places

New law banning advertisement of smoking products and smoking e-cigarettes in public places goes into effect on Friday.

E-cigarettes banned in public places

New Right: Gays can use altruistic surrogates

New Right party to support gay 'right' to surrogacy - but only if they have a friend who wants to do them a favor.

New Right: Gays can use altruistic surrogates

Illinois: Shooter was fired before shooting incident

Friday's Aurora, Illinois, shooting left five civilians dead and five police officers injured, local police say.

Illinois: Shooter was fired before shooting incident

'We saw three scared children'

Be'er Sheva police officers describe first moments after rocket attack: 'We arrived at the scene and realized people were trapped.'

'We saw three scared children'

Revealed: US senators, envoys, discuss Mideast peace plan

Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt, meet with US senators to discuss Israel-Palestinian peace plan.

Revealed: US senators, envoys, discuss Mideast peace plan

Watch live: PM Netanyahu speaks at UN

PM Netanyahu speaks at UN General Assembly, reveals second secret Iranian nuclear facility, discusses Iran's influence on Middle East.

Watch live: PM Netanyahu speaks at UN

Israel's Nationality Law: What, exactly, does it say?

Claims that the law is not strong enough conflict with claims of racism and apartheid. What's the truth? Read the new law in full.

Israel's Nationality Law: What, exactly, does it say?

Likud MK: The pain is great, the frustration is no less great

MK Hazan says building in Judea, Samaria, is not the answer to terror.

Likud MK: The pain is great, the frustration is no less great

Israel takes down Syrian plane

For the second day in a row, sirens sound in Israel's north. Israel fires interceptor missiles towards Syrian plane in Israeli airspace.

Israel takes down Syrian plane

Report: Hamas to end use incendiary kites and balloons

Gaza terrorists discover new weapon as Hamas promises to end kite terror.

Report: Hamas to end use incendiary kites and balloons

EU ambassador: 'Unacceptable' to fire against civilians

EU ambassador to Israel expresses 'concern' over possibility of 'further escalation.'

EU ambassador: 'Unacceptable' to fire against civilians

'Camera law' approved in preliminary vote

Knesset gives preliminary approval to law requiring security cameras in institutions caring for minors and helpless.

'Camera law' approved in preliminary vote