David Rosenberg

David Rosenberg

News writer. Immigrated from Oakland, California in 2003

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Meat-only diet? Study probes whether 'carnivore diet' is healthy

Harvard study suggests meat-centric 'carnivore' diet may actually have health benefits - but emphasizes further research is needed.

Meat-only diet? Study probes whether 'carnivore diet' is healthy

Israeli couple arrested while on vacation in Turkey

Israeli couple in their 40s arrested in Turkey - reportedly for photographing presidential palace.

Israeli couple arrested while on vacation in Turkey

'Not Just A Diaspora Problem'

Assimilation: Nearly 90,000 intermarried couples registered in Israel

'Assimilation isn't just a problem in the Diaspora.' Government releases data on number of intermarried couples in Israel.

Assimilation: Nearly 90,000 intermarried couples registered in Israel

Poll: Trump leads Biden in election rematch

New poll shows Biden losing support among black voters, trailing Trump in hypothetical 2024 election matchup.

Poll: Trump leads Biden in election rematch

Poll: Most Democrats don't want Biden to run again in 2024

Majority of Democrat voters don't want Biden to run for reelection in 2024, according to a new poll.

Poll: Most Democrats don't want Biden to run again in 2024

Poll: Likud rises to 34, Yamina sinks to 6 seats

Netanyahu bloc falls far short of majority with just 56 seats in latest poll, even as New Hope fails to cross electoral threshold.

Poll: Likud rises to 34, Yamina sinks to 6 seats

Yamina drops to zero seats in latest poll

Latest poll shows the Likud with wide lead - but still short of a clear path to a 61-seat majority government.

Yamina drops to zero seats in latest poll

Japan: Man dressed as the Joker injures 8 passengers on train

Watch: Halloween attack on Tokyo train leaves at least 8 injured, as man dressed as supervillain from Batman sets fire, stabs passengers.

Japan: Man dressed as the Joker injures 8 passengers on train

Study: New 'heavily mutated' COVID variant can evade vaccines

New 'heavily mutated' variant of the coronavirus can evade vaccine-induced immunity 'with high efficiency', study finds.

Study: New 'heavily mutated' COVID variant can evade vaccines

Government's Kashrut Reform plan clears first hurdle

Controversial plan to open up kashrut certification to competition approved by Knesset committee, sending it to full Knesset plenum.

Government's Kashrut Reform plan clears first hurdle

Meretz MK threatens to topple Bennett government

After PM warns coalition members against infighting, Meretz MK threatens to topple government, accusing it of promoting 'annexation'.

Meretz MK threatens to topple Bennett government

Masks, Green Pass expected to remain as Israel mulls exit strategy following fourth wave

Government to deliberate on Israel's reopening to tourists, reductions on COVID restrictions - though masks, Green Pass likely to remain.

Masks, Green Pass expected to remain as Israel mulls exit strategy following fourth wave

Anti-Trump Republicans to endorse Democrats in midterms

Group of anti-Trump Republicans poised to endorse vulnerable Democratic lawmakers ahead of midterm elections to prevent Republican majority.

Anti-Trump Republicans to endorse Democrats in midterms

Social media platform accuses ADL of 'Jewish privilege'

'Gab' social media platform pushes back on criticism by ADL, accuses group of serving as agent of Israeli interests.

Social media platform accuses ADL of 'Jewish privilege'

Israel weighs plan to allow tourists back next month

Israel could reopen its doors to tourists from abroad as early as November 1st.

Israel weighs plan to allow tourists back next month

Bennett at the United Nations:

'Israel pioneered the booster shot and overcome political deadlock'

'Israel pioneered the COVID booster shot,' says Bennett at UN address, touts his coalition as 'most diverse in Israel's history.'

'Israel pioneered the booster shot and overcome political deadlock'

Germany: Social Democrats claim victory over conservatives

Angela Merkel's CDU party suffers worst defeat since World War II, while Social Democrats and the Green Party make huge gains.

Germany: Social Democrats claim victory over conservatives

Fire breaks out at Iranian military research center, 3 injured

Fire reported at research facility used by Iran's military, leaving three people injured. No cause given for the fire.

Fire breaks out at Iranian military research center, 3 injured

Tucker Carlson: F*** the ADL

'This has nothing to do with anti-Semitism.' Fox News host excoriates ADL after it accuses him of pushing immigration 'conspiracy theory.'

Tucker Carlson: F*** the ADL

Poll shows Trump with wide lead over Biden in 2024

Second poll on hypothetical presidential election rematch shows Trump again defeating Biden - this time by double digits.

Poll shows Trump with wide lead over Biden in 2024

Iron Dome Funding:

House of Representatives drops aid to Israel from spending bill

Democrats remove support for Israel's Iron Dome from spending bill, following threats by some on the Left to block budget.

House of Representatives drops aid to Israel from spending bill

Booster Shot Requirement:

Government mulling new wave of COVID restrictions

Israelis without booster shot to be barred from malls under new plan, and could face higher health insurance premiums.

Government mulling new wave of COVID restrictions

California Governor Newsom defeats recall effort in landslide

Conservative radio host Larry Elder dominates vote among replacement candidates - but incumbent Democrat Gavin beats recall by 2-1 margin.

California Governor Newsom defeats recall effort in landslide

Terror attack foiled south of Jerusalem

Terrorist neutralized during attempted stabbing attack in Gush Etzion.

Terror attack foiled south of Jerusalem

Need to go to the post office? Bring your vaccination card

Communications Minister pushing plan to limit entry to post office branches to the vaccinated and people with recent COVID tests.

Need to go to the post office? Bring your vaccination card

Report:

Palestinian Authority helping Israel capture escaped terrorists

Fearing elimination of the terrorists and escalating tensions, PA reportedly cooperating with Israel to help capture 6 escaped terrorists.

Palestinian Authority helping Israel capture escaped terrorists

Israel to partially drop ban on tourists later this month

Ahead of Sukkot festival, Israel to begin allowing some tourists into the country.

Israel to partially drop ban on tourists later this month

Israel to advise FDA on booster shots as US mulls 3rd dose

US FDA to use data from Israel's booster shot campaign in deliberations on whether to authorize use of third dose of COVID jab.

Israel to advise FDA on booster shots as US mulls 3rd dose

Trump leads 2024 matchup as Biden's approval rating sinks

After trailing Biden in 2020 polling, Trump takes narrow lead in 2024 hypothetical matchup, as Biden's approval rating continues to fall.

Trump leads 2024 matchup as Biden's approval rating sinks

Top Israeli health official: We don't know how long booster shot will be effective

'We're closely monitoring vaccine side-effects among young people,' says head of Health Ministry's public health services division.

Top Israeli health official: We don't know how long booster shot will be effective

Israel to offer booster shots to all ages, cuts Green Pass duration

Health Ministry announces booster shots will be available to all age groups eligible for first two shots. Green Pass duration to be cut.

Israel to offer booster shots to all ages, cuts Green Pass duration

Israeli Researchers:

Study: Natural immunity 'stronger, longer' than vaccine immunity

New Israeli study shows recovered patients tended to have better outcomes than vaccine alone - though vaccine can enhance natural immunity.

Study: Natural immunity 'stronger, longer' than vaccine immunity

Taliban Takeover:

Biden's approval rating plummets to record low

Following Taliban capture of Afghanistan's capital city, President Biden's approve rating falls into negative territory.

Biden's approval rating plummets to record low

Poll:

Poll: Israelis sharply divided over holiday lockdown

Most Israelis say fourth lockdown would represent failure by government to handle COVID crisis - but plurality back lockdown.

Poll: Israelis sharply divided over holiday lockdown

Study: COVID vaccine cuts deaths among hospitalized patients by 30%

Real-world study of hospitalized patients in India shows early hospitalization, vaccination both significantly increase odds of survival.

Study: COVID vaccine cuts deaths among hospitalized patients by 30%

Poll: 51% want Netanyahu as PM, just 12% prefer Bennnett

Likud surges to 32 seats as Yesh Atid falls in latest poll and New Hope fails to make it into next Knesset.

Poll: 51% want Netanyahu as PM, just 12% prefer Bennnett

Study: 21% of Israeli kids were infected with COVID - and never knew it

First mass serological testing of Israeli school children finds large numbers of them previously infected with COVID without knowing it.

Study: 21% of Israeli kids were infected with COVID - and never knew it

US CDC warns against traveling to Israel over COVID rates

Centers for Disease Control places Israel on 'red list' of countries with highest coronavirus infection rates, urges Americans not to visit.

US CDC warns against traveling to Israel over COVID rates

CIA director to visit Israel tomorrow

Bill Burns, director of the CIA, to arrive in Israel Tuesday for talks on recent attacks by Iran and its proxies on Israel.

CIA director to visit Israel tomorrow

Trump: 100 million people would have died without the vaccine

Trump says his administration's 'Operation Warp Speed' to produce COVID vaccine saved tens of millions - but adds vaccines must be voluntary

Trump: 100 million people would have died without the vaccine