David Rosenberg

David Rosenberg

News writer. Immigrated from Oakland, California in 2003

News by David Rosenberg

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels

12 anti-Assad rebel groups in south Syria reportedly received money and weapons from Israel to combat ISIS, Iran-linked forces.

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels

An end to speeding tickets from cameras? Not so fast, say police

Israeli court throws out fines based on speed cameras. But police say they'll keep the cameras - and continue tracking offenders.

An end to speeding tickets from cameras? Not so fast, say police

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

EU slams court ruling paving way for demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment east of Jerusalem. 'This threatens prospects of peace.'

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

UK names Russian suspects in poisoning

British police identify Russian nationals suspected in poisoning of ex-spy and his daughter in UK - but no extradition likely.

UK names Russian suspects in poisoning

Michigan Democrat: Hamas legitimate - Israel is the aggressor

Democratic candidate for Michigan Governor refuses to denounce BDS, while running mate has history of anti-Israel statements.

Michigan Democrat: Hamas legitimate - Israel is the aggressor

11 dead, hundreds injured as typhoon hits Japan

Strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years kills 11, leaves thousands of passengers stranded and millions of residents left without power.

11 dead, hundreds injured as typhoon hits Japan

Trump: Book claiming I planned Assad assassination 'fabrication'

White House pushes back against new book by Bob Woodward as cabinet members deny quotes attributed to them. 'This is a con job'.

Trump: Book claiming I planned Assad assassination 'fabrication'

White powder, threatening letters sent to Israeli, US embassies

Police in Berlin say second wave of threatening messages containing white powder sent to Israeli, US embassies.

White powder, threatening letters sent to Israeli, US embassies

Watch: Israel spoofs Sacha Baron Cohen's Israeli persona

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman spoofs British Jewish comedian's parody of Israeli counter-terror expert with his real-life inspiration.

Watch: Israel spoofs Sacha Baron Cohen's Israeli persona

25-year-old Israeli woman dies in India

Initial reports say Israeli tourist who died in India was killed by extreme allergic reaction to dairy.

25-year-old Israeli woman dies in India

Report: PA demanding Trump fire Jason Greenblatt

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas reportedly demanding Trump replace special envoy Jason Greenblatt as condition for returning to negotiations.

Report: PA demanding Trump fire Jason Greenblatt

Russian war games cause delays at Israeli airports

As Russia gears up for largest military drills since Cold War, Israeli air authority warns of serious delays to flights.

Russian war games cause delays at Israeli airports

'Yeshiva stabber' to be charged with attempted murder

Student in Kiryat Sefer yeshiva who stabbed fellow student to be charged with attempted murder, police announce.

'Yeshiva stabber' to be charged with attempted murder

'Trump is anti-Palestinian'

Arab lawmaker who served as adviser to Yasser Arafat blasts President Trump, derides offer to form Palestinian-Jordanian confederation.

'Trump is anti-Palestinian'

Rabbi Sacks: Labour anti-Semitism an existential threat to Jews

Former Chief Rabbi of Britain says UK Jews may leave country if Labour's Jeremy Corbyn becomes PM, says anti-Semitism 'existential threat'.

Rabbi Sacks: Labour anti-Semitism an existential threat to Jews

Khamenei says no chance of war, but calls to bolster Iran's army

'No chance' Iran facing war, says Islamic republic's supreme leader, adding that Iran must nevertheless work to strengthen military.

Khamenei says no chance of war, but calls to bolster Iran's army

Abbas to Peace Now:

Trump offered Palestinian-Jordanian 'confederation'

PA chief US team preparing Mideast peace plan offered him 'confederation' between PA-Jordan. 'Only if Israel included', Abbas replied.

Trump offered Palestinian-Jordanian 'confederation'

PM's son also under investigation in bribery case, report claims

Hours after revelation that PM's wife, Sara Netanyahu, is a suspect in Case 4000 investigation, report claims PM's son also suspected.

PM's son also under investigation in bribery case, report claims

Veteran UK Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism scandals

'Labour's leadership has become a force for anti-Semitism', says party tolerates anti-Jewish bigotry.

Veteran UK Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism scandals

Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected in bribery case

Prime Minister's wife denies claim by police that she may have been involved in bribery scheme in 'Case 4000'.

Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected in bribery case

South Korea snubs Israel

Seoul surprises Israel with rejection of planned visit by President Rivlin to South Korea.

South Korea snubs Israel

Israel Warns Tehran:

'We will not allow Iran to remain in Syria'

After Iran, Syria sign agreement, senior Israeli minister warns that Israel will not permit Iran to use Syria as base for attacks.

'We will not allow Iran to remain in Syria'

'Wheelchair was smashed to pieces, thrown dozens of yards'

Elderly man in wheelchair killed after being run down by Hummer at Tel Aviv crosswalk.

'Wheelchair was smashed to pieces, thrown dozens of yards'

Florida shooter David Katz's history of mental illness

24-year-old Maryland man who murdered two players at video game tournament before killing himself had been hospitalized for mental illness.

Florida shooter David Katz's history of mental illness

2 arrested during demolition of J'lem synagogue

Jerusalem municipality orders demolition of illegally built synagogue; demonstrators clash with police, with two arrested.

2 arrested during demolition of J'lem synagogue

Rouhani admits: People losing faith in Iranian government

Iran's president summoned for first time to parliament, says US sanctions causing 'economic problems', but remains defiant.

Rouhani admits: People losing faith in Iranian government

Report: Trump offered US pullout for partial Iranian retreat

Lebanese paper claims US delegation met in secret with Syrian leaders, offered withdrawal in exchange for Iranian pullback from border.

Report: Trump offered US pullout for partial Iranian retreat

Will international court force US to lift Iran sanctions?

International Court of Justice begins hearings after Iran demands court suspend US sanctions while case is determined.

Will international court force US to lift Iran sanctions?

Iran inks deal with Syria, vows to continue military cooperation

Despite demands by US that Iran withdraw forces from Syria, Tehran signs deal with Assad regime, vows to continue military cooperation.

Iran inks deal with Syria, vows to continue military cooperation

Police: Stabbing of Arab workers not nationalistically motivated

Arab construction workers stabbed during brawl with Israeli Jews, which left 7 injured. Police say incident not nationalistically motivated.

Police: Stabbing of Arab workers not nationalistically motivated

Multiple fatalities in mass-shooting at Florida video game event

Initial reports say at least 4 dead, 11 wounded in Florida shopping center shooting. 1 suspect reported dead at scene in apparent suicide.

Multiple fatalities in mass-shooting at Florida video game event

Lebanon war broke Israel's fighting spirit, says Hezbollah chief

Israel not ready for a new war, claims Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, saying Israeli army was traumatized by 2006 Lebanon war.

Lebanon war broke Israel's fighting spirit, says Hezbollah chief

'No greater defender of Israel than John McCain'

Netanyahu remembers late Senator John McCain as a 'great patriot' and 'defender of Israel'.

'No greater defender of Israel than John McCain'

Ohio man who threatened to rape, kill Jews gets 6 months in jail

Abdulrahman Abukhalil harassed Cleveland synagogues, threatening to murder Jews, rape Jewish women.

Ohio man who threatened to rape, kill Jews gets 6 months in jail

Doctors Without Borders confirms slain terrorist was an employee

Geneva-based NGO vows to investigate actions of member who was shot and killed after IDF says he opened fire on soldiers.

Doctors Without Borders confirms slain terrorist was an employee

South African lawmaker accuses Jews of plotting sniper attacks

Head of South Africa's third largest party hits Trump's call to monitor attacks on white farmers, says Jews training right-wing snipers.

South African lawmaker accuses Jews of plotting sniper attacks

Report: Netanyahu to go to early elections in February 2019

Officials close to PM say early elections to take place next February or March as polls show Likud winning additional term.

Report: Netanyahu to go to early elections in February 2019

'Jewish friends urged me to deport Nazi from NY,' says Trump

President Trump tells Fox News Jewish New Yorkers, including friends, had urged him since 2016 campaign to deport SS guard living in NYC.

'Jewish friends urged me to deport Nazi from NY,' says Trump

'Trump WH is friendliest admin to Israel ever'

Ex-ambassador to US Michael Oren says US quietly backs Israeli growth in Golan, adds Trump expects both sides to make painful concessions.

'Trump WH is friendliest admin to Israel ever'

'We will hit Israel if US attacks Iran'

Senior Iranian cleric rejects Trump's offer to negotiate, vows to hit Israel if US attacks Iran.

'We will hit Israel if US attacks Iran'