Chana Roberts

Chana Roberts

News writer

Chana immigrated to Israel from Canada in 2007.

News by Chana Roberts

Facebook founder: Religion is very important

Mark Zuckerberg says he's not an atheist, believes religion is 'very important'.

Facebook founder: Religion is very important

Fire on Indonesia tourist boat leaves 23 dead, dozens injured

Emergency teams rescue 200, bring 32 to hospitals after fire breaks out on Indonesia tourist boat.

Fire on Indonesia tourist boat leaves 23 dead, dozens injured

Istanbul terror attack wounds Israeli woman

Israeli Foreign Ministry confirms Israeli woman moderately wounded in Istanbul attack.

Istanbul terror attack wounds Israeli woman

Trump team invites Netanyahu to inauguration ceremony

Trump transition team contacts Israeli PM, invites him to attend inauguration ceremony.

Trump team invites Netanyahu to inauguration ceremony

Government to build intercity light rail line in northern Israel

Govrnment approves 12 billion NIS budget to improve infrastructure and health care in northern Israel.

Government to build intercity light rail line in northern Israel

North Korea says test launch of ICBM close

North Korea claims to be nearly ready to launch ICBM capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

North Korea says test launch of ICBM close

English queen may miss church on New Year's

England's Queen Elizabeth sick for 11 days, may have to miss New Year's ceremonies.

English queen may miss church on New Year's

Report: 372 killed in road accidents in 2016

Number of road accident victims tops number of terror victims, rises from 356 in 2015.

Report: 372 killed in road accidents in 2016

Jordan army chief: ISIS in Golan have anti-aircraft missiles

Jordanian army chief says ISIS may have access to anti-aircraft missiles in Golan.

Jordan army chief: ISIS in Golan have anti-aircraft missiles

Suspicious object forces Trump Tower evacuation

Police forces evacuate Trump Tower, bring in sniffing dogs to check suspicious package.

Suspicious object forces Trump Tower evacuation

Hamas says UN resolution 'not enough'

Hamas leader praises anti-Israel UN resolution, says he hopes international community will continue to support 'Palestinian cause.'

Hamas says UN resolution 'not enough'

New video pokes fun at Israel's Supreme Court

Satire group publishes video called 'Supreme Court: We decide it for you."

New video pokes fun at Israel's Supreme Court

Haredi party heads to meet with PM over Muezzin Law

MKs Deri, Litzman will meet with PM Netanyahu to discuss passing Muezzin Law.

Haredi party heads to meet with PM over Muezzin Law

Ebola vaccine 'provides 100% protection'

New Ebola vaccine 'provides 100% protection' against extremely lethal Ebola strain.

Ebola vaccine 'provides 100% protection'

President Obama bans offshore drilling in the Arctic

US President Obama bans oil drilling in 98% of federal-owned waters.

President Obama bans offshore drilling in the Arctic

Explosion in Mexican market kills 31

Explosion at fireworks market near Mexico City kills 31, injures 70.

Explosion in Mexican market kills 31

Families of Pulse shooting victims sue Facebook, Twitter, Google

Families of June's Orlando shooting victims file lawsuit against sites for promoting, funding ISIS terror.

Families of Pulse shooting victims sue Facebook, Twitter, Google

New study links prenatal vitamin D deficiency to autism

New research shows children born to women deficient in vitamin D more likely to show signs of autism by age six.

New study links prenatal vitamin D deficiency to autism

China captures US drone in South China Sea

Pentagon demands China return captured drone, China criticizes US for 'hyping up' incident.

China captures US drone in South China Sea

Germany offers 'Rent A Jew' services

New 'Rent A Jew' program in Germany seeks to combat anti-Semitism.

Germany offers 'Rent A Jew' services

Obama vows retaliation for Putin's 'interference in elections'

Obama promises to retaliate against Russia, Trump says entire thing ploy to invalidate election results.

Obama vows retaliation for Putin's 'interference in elections'

Jewish surgeon who invented Heimlich maneuver dies at age 96

Dr. Henry Heimlich dies at age 96 after suffering massive heart attack.

Jewish surgeon who invented Heimlich maneuver dies at age 96

Trump nominates Rick Perry as Energy Secretary

Trump administration announces former Texas Governor Rick Perry as new Energy Secretary.

Trump nominates Rick Perry as Energy Secretary

Arad residents: We want our synagogue back

Arad residents say provocation is result of Gur community's forceful takeover.

Arad residents: We want our synagogue back

Hamas official: We'll give rockets to anyone who fights Israel

Al-Aqsa TV shows Hamas official saying terror group will supply weapons to anyone willing to fight Israel.

Hamas official: We'll give rockets to anyone who fights Israel

'PA is sending delegation to pressure Obama'

WATCH: ZOA President Morton Klein says Obama may cave to PA pressure, create unilateral terror state.

'PA is sending delegation to pressure Obama'

Police oppose 'Muezzin Law'

Police oppose Muezzin Law, say Arabs will take violent offense.

Police oppose 'Muezzin Law'

WATCH: Russian special forces battle rebels in Syria

Rare video shows footage of Russian special forces fighting rebels in Syria.

WATCH: Russian special forces battle rebels in Syria

Terror attack in Istanbul kills 13

Explosion near Istanbul stadium kills 13, injures dozens more.

Terror attack in Istanbul kills 13

Trump names Exxon CEO as Secretary of State

Trump chooses Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State; Tillerson apparently has ties with Russia.

Trump names Exxon CEO as Secretary of State

CIA says Russia helped Trump win elections

CIA claims Russia helped Trump win elections, Obama orders full investigation.

CIA says Russia helped Trump win elections

Trump announces new Labor Secretary

Trump picks fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder as new labor secretary.

Trump announces new Labor Secretary

Three Israelis accidentally enter Ramallah

Three Israelis accidentally enter Ramallah; Arab and Israeli police rescue them.

Three Israelis accidentally enter Ramallah

Government to open children's savings accounts

Plan to give every child a savings account to be implemented in January, government asks parents to choose where to deposit the money.

Government to open children's savings accounts

Trump speaks with Taiwan president

China expresses concern over Trump's conversation with Taiwan president.

Trump speaks with Taiwan president

Maternity ward mix-up: Arab mother takes Jewish baby

Jewish mother looks for her baby in hospital nursery, finds bassinet empty and baby in Arab woman's arms.

Maternity ward mix-up: Arab mother takes Jewish baby

Ministry warns: Don't go near asbestos in Beit Meir

Environmental Protection Ministry warns residents to close windows facing houses with asbestos.

Ministry warns: Don't go near asbestos in Beit Meir

Obama urged Clinton to concede elections

Reports say Obama pushed Clinton to concede, supporters disappointed she didn't wait longer.

Obama urged Clinton to concede elections

Clinton campaign backs vote recount efforts

Green Party, Clinton campaign push for vote recount in battleground states.

Clinton campaign backs vote recount efforts

Fidel Castro dies at age 90

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro dies at age 90.

Fidel Castro dies at age 90