David Rosenberg

News writer. Immigrated from Oakland, California in 2003

Government moves forward with 'mini-annexation' plan

Netanyahu government planning major Judea and Samaria reforms which could lead to massive increase in Israeli population beyond Green Line.

Ben Shapiro Defends Netanyahu: 'Israeli courts are a self-selected dictatorship'

Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro defends Israel's proposed judicial reforms, blasts 'media hypocrisy' over coverage of Netanyahu government.

Netanyahu to fire Deri by next week

Due to his own indictments, PM cannot fire Deri as Health and Interior Minister until replacements selected.

'If Israel is abandoned, Netanyahu will bomb Iran's nuclear facilities'

National Security Council head and long-time Netanyahu ally Tzachi Hanegbi says PM is prepared to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities.

Report: 60% of new immigrants to Israel are not Jewish

Thinktank warns that immigration is now cutting into the Jewish majority in Israel, but adds reforms could reverse this trend.

Trust in Israel's public institutions falls to all-time low

Majority of Israelis no longer trust the Supreme Court, as faith in major government institutions drops to lowest level on record.

Secretary of State to visit Israel, meet with new government

Following US criticism of new Netanyahu government, Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans visit to Israel at end of January.

After PA's UN Resolution: Israel sanctions PA

Netanyahu government unveils sanctions against Palestinian Authority, after PA wins UN backing for International Court of Justice probe.

Democratic lawmaker calls Israeli government a 'terrorist regime'

Massachusetts state representative accuses Israel of apartheid and genocide, calling the Israeli government a 'terrorist regime.'

Netanyahu lays out coalition's agenda: Iran nuke deal, security, cost of living, and Syria

Netanyahu vows "to do everything to prevent return to bad nuclear agreement," adds Israel will fight Iran's military presence in Syria.

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet identified

19-year-old IDF Baruch Kabarta from Petah Tikva killed by gunshot at army base in central Israel.

Israeli soldier killed in firearm accident at IDF base

IDF soldier fatally wounded at army base in central Israel. Army launches investigation.

Israeli woman stabbed to death in Germany

Moran Kaiser, 39, found dead in Düsseldorf after being stabbed multiple times. Suspect is in custody.

Finance Minister Smotrich pushes to drop taxes on disposables and sugary drinks

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for swift removal of taxes added by Liberman on soft drinks and disposables.

ISIS terrorist studied engineering at Jerusalem college

Terrorist behind deadly Jerusalem bombings studied at Azrieli College of Engineering in the capital, was employed at Israeli factory.

ISIS terrorist behind deadly Jerusalem bombings captured

Jerusalem bomber had machine gun and bombs for new attacks at time of arrest, investigators say.

Ben-Gvir calls for religious exemption for discrimination laws

After Israeli printing house fined for refusing commission for gay parade flyers, rightist MKs push for exemption from discrimination laws.

First Post-Election Poll: Likud 35, Yesh Atid 26

Hadash-Ta'al fails to clear threshold in first Knesset poll since November election.

Right-wing lawmakers to launch legislative blitz Wednesday

After replacing Knesset Speaker, pro-Netanyahu coalition poised to rush series of votes laying groundwork for new government.

Itamar Ben-Gvir pushes back on US demand for 'accountability'

Incoming National Security Minister slams US State Department over call for 'accountability' after teen accidentally killed in Jenin.

J Street chief: 'I'm very afraid' of incoming Netanyahu government

Liberal American Jewish groups express 'deep concern' as Netanyahu poised to form narrow right-wing government.

United Torah Judaism signs coalition deal with the Likud

Haredi party reaches deal with Likud negotiating team, breaking through impasse after 12 hours of intense negotiations.

Netanyahu chides Trump, vows to defend LGBT rights

Prime Minister-designate rips Donald Trump for meeting with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes, pushes back on criticism of his conservative allies

Smotrich signs coalition deal with Netanyahu

Religious Zionist Party to be given control over settlements, Finance Ministry, Immigration Ministry.

Time for Israel to end the draft, most Israelis say

Israelis back death penalty for terrorists, and an end to the universal draft - but oppose blanket exemptions to haredi yeshiva students.

Kanye West storms out of podcast over comments on Jews

Kanye West, Nick Fuentes, and Milo Yiannopoulos walk out of interview in the middle of discussion on West's comments regarding Jews.

After deal signed with Otzma, Likud on verge of agreement with UTJ

Likud achieves breakthrough with UTJ, expects deal to be signed with Shas early next week, with coalition to be presented day or two later.

Murdered terror victim identified as Canadian yeshiva student

15-year-old yeshiva student and Canadian national named as victim killed in one of Wednesday's twin bombing attacks in Jerusalem.

Food prices rise again as inflation outpaces wage increases

Dairy giant Tnuva announces wave of price hikes as inflation continues to drive up the cost of living.

Poll: Republicans moving away from Trump, towards DeSantis

Following disappointing midterm elections, Republican voters shift towards Florida Governor Ron DeSantis - and away from Donald Trump

Israeli air force attacks Hezbollah and Iranian forces in Syria

Syrian state media and observer group claims Israeli military has carried out airstrikes on airbase used by Hezbollah and Iranian militia.

Dov Hikind calls on Trump to nix 2024 plans, endorse DeSantis

Former New York state assemblyman and Jewish activist Dov Hikind blames Donald Trump for Republican defeats in midterms.

Fetterman projected to defeat Oz in key Senate race

Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman wins key Senate seat in Pennsylvania, defeating Mehmet Oz and flipping seat.

President Herzog urges Lapid, Gantz to form unity government

After right-wing bloc wins Knesset election, president calls on center-left leaders to help form unity government. Both refuse

Republicans likely to win House, slightly favored to take Senate

Red Wave: Democrats face heavy losses in House of Representatives and possibly in the Senate, along with numerous governorships.

Meretz out of the Knesset, right-wing loses seat to Liberman

For the first time since its establishment in 1992, Meretz will not be in the next Knesset.

US ambassador congratulates Netanyahu after election win

Ambassador Thomas Nides calls Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu after election win. Hungarian prime minister wishes Netanyahu 'Mazel Tov'

Britain's new PM cancels plans to move embassy to Jerusalem

Prime Minister's office confirms that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has abandoned his predecessor's plans to move UK embassy to Jerusalem.

'Meretz is on the cusp of not entering the Knesset'

Far-left party remains below the minimum threshold with 84.7% of the vote counted. 'We're right on the border of getting in.'

Republican Lee Zeldin takes the lead in New York governor's race

New poll shows Zeldin taking small lead over New York Governor Kathy Hochul, one week before midterm elections.