Chana Roberts

Chana Roberts

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Chana immigrated to Israel from Canada in 2007.

News by Chana Roberts

'We need to close the Temple Mount to Muslims'

Deputy Defense Minister blames UNESCO for terror attack, Jewish Home MK says Israel should respond by closing Temple Mount to Muslims.

'We need to close the Temple Mount to Muslims'

MK: Today's attack a 'dangerous escalation' in terror

MKs respond to terror attack, say those who desecrate Temple Mount with blood have no right to be there.

MK: Today's attack a 'dangerous escalation' in terror

US Ambassador to Israel: Terrorism must be condemned, defeated

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says terrorism must be 'defeated,' expresses shock at terror attack.

US Ambassador to Israel: Terrorism must be condemned, defeated

Israel slashes price for passports ordered at Ben Gurion Airport

Compensating for long wait times at Interior Ministry branches, Israeli government slashes prices for emergency passports issued at airport.

Israel slashes price for passports ordered at Ben Gurion Airport

Canada: Judea, Samaria, wines are not from Israel

Ontario liquor board orders vendors not to import, sell wines from Judea, Samaria until they receive 'clarifications' on how to label them.

Canada: Judea, Samaria, wines are not from Israel

Tourism in Israel hits record high

Tourism during first half of 2017 jumps 26%, marking record high. Tourism Minister: Expect similar stats in coming months.

Tourism in Israel hits record high

Super-STD has no cure - and it's spreading

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea can cause permanent damage - and it appears to be spreading.

Super-STD has no cure - and it's spreading

Defense Minister: UNESCO is politically biased and anti-Semitic

Defense Minister Liberman says UNESCO's decision is irrelevant, calls on US to pull funding to UNESCO.

Defense Minister: UNESCO is politically biased and anti-Semitic

UNESCO: Cave of the Patriarchs belongs to Palestinian Authority

Likud minister: UNESCO's hypocrisy knows no bounds; we will strengthen our connection to Hevron.

UNESCO: Cave of the Patriarchs belongs to Palestinian Authority

Hobby Lobby smuggling scandal exposed

Christian US company forefeits artifacts, pays $3 million after prosecutors accuse them of looting, theft, and smuggling.

Hobby Lobby smuggling scandal exposed

New York-New Jersey train derails at Penn Station

Train derails while pulling into Penn Station, no injuries.

New York-New Jersey train derails at Penn Station

Parents jump for joy: 7 less vacation days for kids

Caving to parents' pressure, Education Minister Bennett adds seven days to the school year. Will this help children, the economy, or both?

Parents jump for joy: 7 less vacation days for kids

US missile defense may not protect against nukes

Experts say US missile defense system is 'not there yet.' Expert: I would not say we are comfortably ahead of the threat.

US missile defense may not protect against nukes

Wounded congressman Steve Scalise readmitted to ICU

Hospital says congressman's condition is 'serious' due to possibility of new infection.

Wounded congressman Steve Scalise readmitted to ICU

London to host violence-inciting 'Palestinian Expo'

Family members of terrorists and aid to pro-terror MK speak at a 2-day London mega event sponsored by Hamas-supporting organizations.

London to host violence-inciting 'Palestinian Expo'

'North Korea's missile is not one we've seen before'

Pentagon official says test missile was two stage, of a type never seen before; it 'absolutely' poses a threat to air and sea traffic.

'North Korea's missile is not one we've seen before'

UNESCO to award heritage site to convicted mass murderer

Hevron terrorist-mayor tells how he tried to kill Israelis, planned attack for 8 months. Will he manage one of Israel's holiest sites?

UNESCO to award heritage site to convicted mass murderer

New research shows olive oil may help prevent Alzheimer's

Study shows mice who receive extra-virgin olive oil do better on tests, have better memory, and have better-preserved neurons.

New research shows olive oil may help prevent Alzheimer's

Eilat celebrates as 'oil beach' restored to public use

For the first time in 50 years, Israel's residents and tourists have access to 300 meters of Eilat coastline.

Eilat celebrates as 'oil beach' restored to public use

Paris airport evacuated due to security incident

Airport staff evacuate terminal of Paris' largest airport due to 'security concerns.'

Paris airport evacuated due to security incident

Angela Merkel: Marriage is between a man and a woman

As Germany legalizes gay marriage, Chancellor Merkel says same sex marriage is an oxymoron.

Angela Merkel: Marriage is between a man and a woman

Watered-down version of Trump's travel ban goes into effect

As Trump's travel ban goes into effect, those with 'bona fide relationships' or valid visas remain unaffected.

Watered-down version of Trump's travel ban goes into effect

British MP: There will be greater security cooperation

British MP Offord speaks about Theresa May, life under terror, and how Israel and the UK can help each other.

British MP: There will be greater security cooperation

Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?

Russian government is working on a strategy to force North Korea to abandon its nukes; Haley worries Russia may backfill North Korea.

Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?

Haredi teacher, principal, abuse 12-year-old girl

Special ed student suffers trauma after principal warns not to leave classroom for five hours. Haredi Board: No proof this ever happened.

Haredi teacher, principal, abuse 12-year-old girl

Philippines: Sing the anthem enthusiastically, or end up in jail

New bill aims to instill patriotism, prohibits ridiculing national anthem.

Philippines: Sing the anthem enthusiastically, or end up in jail

Drama in Venezuela's skies

Venezuela police helicopter bombs Supreme Court.

Drama in Venezuela's skies

Obama's cybersecurity expert: Russia didn't hack elections

Former White House cyber expert Michael Daniel says Russia didn't hack elections, and he doesn't know if Obama wiretapped Trump.

Obama's cybersecurity expert: Russia didn't hack elections

UK threatens to close Jewish school for not teaching LGBT agenda

'All equalities are equal, but some are more equal than others': LGBT agenda tops parents' and schools' right to choose 1st grade studies.

UK threatens to close Jewish school for not teaching LGBT agenda

Baby forgotten in car for 40 minutes and luckily survived

Hospital staff say forgotten baby was lightly affected and is in stable condition.

Baby forgotten in car for 40 minutes and luckily survived

IDF to build security fence on Israel-Lebanon border

Defense Ministry: Hezbollah will try to stop construction.

IDF to build security fence on Israel-Lebanon border

Bus drivers in southern Israel 'strike' - because of Ramadan

Four times in one week, 'Metropoline' buses cannceled because Arab drivers refuse to show up.

Bus drivers in southern Israel 'strike' - because of Ramadan

Israel's disabled block road to airport

Protesting delay in approving raise of disability stipends, disabled citizens block Highway 1 towards airport.

Israel's disabled block road to airport

How much does the Clinton Foundation really donate to charity?

The Clinton Foundation's 2014 tax return tells a different story than Hillary and Chelsea would like you to hear.

How much does the Clinton Foundation really donate to charity?

Ben Gurion Airport inaugurates its new Terminal 1

Israel's oldest terminal gets a revamp, Airport Authority head says results of 'open skies' agreements are exceeding expectations.

Ben Gurion Airport inaugurates its new Terminal 1

Forest fire kills dozens in central Portugal

At least 24 people have reportedly been killed and more injured by a massive forest fire in central Portugal.

Forest fire kills dozens in central Portugal

'Government halted construction projects in Jerusalem'

Detailed documents prove plans for 6,000 housing units were nixed thanks to quiet freeze.

'Government halted construction projects in Jerusalem'

'The Palestinian Authority is responsible for terror attacks'

Energy Minister Steinitz says government wants united Jerusalem, PA must stop teaching youth to hate Israelis if it wants peace deal.

'The Palestinian Authority is responsible for terror attacks'

BBC apologizes for headline incitement

BBC apologizes, says there was 'no intention to mislead the audience.'

BBC apologizes for headline incitement

London Police: 58 missing considered dead in high-rise fire

London Police chief says missing people must be presumed dead, promises to investigate cause.

London Police: 58 missing considered dead in high-rise fire