Chana Roberts

Chana Roberts

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Chana immigrated to Israel from Canada in 2007.

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Iran vows to 'liberate' Golan Heights

New Hezbollah-backed group aims to help Syria reconquer Golan Heights.

Iran vows to 'liberate' Golan Heights

Trump to meet top Saudi prince

Saudi Arabian Deputy Crown Prince to visit Washington, speak with Trump on energy prices, Middle East conflicts.

Trump to meet top Saudi prince

Scottish leader to seek independence from UK

Scottish First Minister Sturgeon to seek independence referendum in late 2018.

Scottish leader to seek independence from UK

New York prepares for super-snowstorm

New York prepares for 12-18 inches of snow, residents run to supermarkets to stock up on supplies.

New York prepares for super-snowstorm

Turkey and Holland fulminate as diplomatic crisis brews

Turkey 'doesn't want Dutch ambassador' to return after Holland refuses entry to Turkish FM, closes of consulate.

Turkey and Holland fulminate as diplomatic crisis brews

Turkish minister denied entry to Rotterdam consulate

Dutch police stop Turkish minister from entering consulate, minister says Dutch blockade 'violates all international laws.'

Turkish minister denied entry to Rotterdam consulate

'Muezzin Law' receives initial approval

Two new versions of law banning use of loudspeakers at night receive initial approval from Knesset.

'Muezzin Law' receives initial approval

Tel Aviv train station closes for six days

Tel Aviv train station closes, government provides passengers with buses and a shuttle service.

Tel Aviv train station closes for six days

Headstones overturned in New York cemetery

Vandals overturn headstones at Brooklyn's Washington Cemetery.

Headstones overturned in New York cemetery

'I started to help other women, and even saw babies from it'

Author Galit Friedman opens up about how her book was born and how she became a coach, says new book can help 'every woman, no matter what.'

'I started to help other women, and even saw babies from it'

Obama denies wiretapping Trump during elections

Former Obama adviser says no president can order a wiretap, restrictions put in place to protect citizens from 'people like Trump.'

Obama denies wiretapping Trump during elections

New immigration ban won't include Iraq

Trump to issue new travel ban to replace ban shot down by courts.

New immigration ban won't include Iraq

ISIS: 'Take the brother's example, terrorize the Jew'

ISIS uses Telegram channel to encourage 'lone wolf' attacks, tells terrorists to 'dress like Jews, put lots of weapons under clothes.'

ISIS: 'Take the brother's example, terrorize the Jew'

Trump's UNHRC representative: Enough with the Israel obsession

Erin Barclay slams constant obsession with Israel, says Trump considering pulling out of UNHRC.

Trump's UNHRC representative: Enough with the Israel obsession

Trump revokes transgender bathroom regulation

Trump undoes bathroom guideline Obama administration forced on schools, says Obama overstepped federal government's bounds.

Trump revokes transgender bathroom regulation

Report: ISIS planning 'mass terror attacks' in Britain

British officials say ISIS planning attacks on UK, warns ISIS willing to use 'whatever means possible' and has 'no moral barriers.'

Report: ISIS planning 'mass terror attacks' in Britain

'Witches' cast 'spell' on Trump to remove him from office

Witches gather at Trump Tower to 'hex' Trump and 'bind the hands' of him and his followers.

'Witches' cast 'spell' on Trump to remove him from office

Tourism Ministry approves Jordan River promenade

Upper Galilee Regional council announces environmentally friendly plan to provide tourists with amenities.

Tourism Ministry approves Jordan River promenade

Netanyahu visits Singapore synagogue

Netanyahu says Singapore and Israel have 'unrivaled spirit,' Singapore Jewish community is a 'human bridge' connecting countries.

Netanyahu visits Singapore synagogue

Likud minister: Countries want to know how to deal with terror

Public Security Minister says world understands terror is the same everywhere, that accepting Iran as legitimate is 'immoral.'

Likud minister: Countries want to know how to deal with terror

'We need out-of-the-box thinking'

Conference of Presidents Vice Chairman gives press conference summarizing recent visit to Morocco, says people know you can't impose peace.

'We need out-of-the-box thinking'

Health Minister to close Haifa nursing home accused of abuse

Haifa nursing home CEO steps down amid abuse scandal as five staff members arrested, Health Minister vows to close it down entirely.

Health Minister to close Haifa nursing home accused of abuse

'Iran knows where the red lines are, if they are drawn clearly'

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister speaks about Iranian threat and what he expects from Trump.

'Iran knows where the red lines are, if they are drawn clearly'

'Blind Sheikh' dies in US prison

1993 World Trade Center bombing mastermind Omar Abdel-Rahman dies in North Carolina prison.

'Blind Sheikh' dies in US prison

'Political Correct is the world's newest relgiion'

MK Yehuda Glick speaks about Psagot conference, thanks Mike Huckabee for being true friend of Israel.

'Political Correct is the world's newest relgiion'

'I think we're going to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital'

Mike Huckabee says Judea and Samaria should be 'open,' says he thinks Trump will take 'very positive steps' supporting Israel.

'I think we're going to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital'

Members of Trump's campaign contacted Russia ahead of elections

FBI investigates former & current US officials, finds phone records showing Trump campaign contacted Russia prior to elections.

Members of Trump's campaign contacted Russia ahead of elections

Israel high on list of best countries for families

New list of 19 best countries to raise a family ranks Israel in third place.

Israel high on list of best countries for families

French MP: Israel is a life insurance policy for Jews everywhere

French-Jewish MP reminds Marine Le Pen of her father's convictions, says Europe owes a huge debt to Jews for actions during Holocaust.

French MP: Israel is a life insurance policy for Jews everywhere

Trump: We stand with Japan

Japanese PM calls on North Korea to comply with UN resolutions, Trump says defending Iran from North Korea is 'very, very high priority.'

Trump: We stand with Japan

Ex-marine sent home from Iraq after Facebook video goes viral

US contractor in Iraq sent home after FB video supporting Trump travel ban goes viral.

Ex-marine sent home from Iraq after Facebook video goes viral

El Al 'working very hard' to prevent future cancellations

El Al CEO apologizes for flight disruptions, cancellations.

El Al 'working very hard' to prevent future cancellations

'Ivanka Trump attends early morning prayers'

WATCH: Rabbi Marvin Hier speaks about inauguration, Ivanka and Jared, says he's sure they'll give advice that's good for Israel.

'Ivanka Trump attends early morning prayers'

Putin: Iran not terrorist state

Kremlin: Russia doesn't consider Iran terrorist state.

Putin: Iran not terrorist state

Trump to Ivanka's rabbi: You're doing good work

Trump attends National Prayer Day breakfast, praises Ivanka's rabbi.

Trump to Ivanka's rabbi: You're doing good work

Nordstrom: We won't carry Ivanka Trump's products

Norstrom axes Ivanka Trump fashion brand, says decision based on brand's 'performance.'

Nordstrom: We won't carry Ivanka Trump's products

Appeals court rejects request to reinstate travel ban

Appeals court rejects Justice Department's request to reinstate US President Trump's travel ban.

Appeals court rejects request to reinstate travel ban

Netanyahu: We'll work with other countries to fight Iran

Israeli PM says he'll work to strengthen relationship with UK, fight Iran, promises to help Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: We'll work with other countries to fight Iran

Anti-Semite vandalizes Chicago Loop Synagogue

Vandal breaks Chicago synagogue windows, sticks swastikas on front door.

Anti-Semite vandalizes Chicago Loop Synagogue

Trump defends 'killer' Putin

New US President says US may not be 'so innocent,' says he respects Putin but may not get along with him.

Trump defends 'killer' Putin