Eitan Divinsky

Eitan Divinsky

News writer

Made Aliyah from Chicago in 2001.

News by Eitan Divinsky

Former Thai leader jailed after returning from self-imposed exile

Many suspect the former telecoms tycoon of returning to serve an 8-year term because his party has returned to power.

Former Thai leader jailed after returning from self-imposed exile

'Moral travesty':

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

The US administration has struck another deal with the Islamic Republic which will bolster Iran's economy and international standing.

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

'Fiasco':

Kosher meat prices in the US to skyrocket by up to 79%

Kosher meat is following step after meat prices in the US take a gigantic price hike.

Kosher meat prices in the US to skyrocket by up to 79%

Israeli citizen charged with spying accuses Biden of 'cover-up'

He is charged with 8 counts of acting as a foreign agent and illegal arms deals but is this just Biden trying to cover up for his son?

Israeli citizen charged with spying accuses Biden of 'cover-up'

Extreme rainfalls kill 1, destroy roads in New York

Local leaders are calling it the 'biggest storm since 2021' as thousands have lost power and 1 person has been killed.

Extreme rainfalls kill 1, destroy roads in New York

Israel slams Norway's FM: 'Encouraging incitement, extremism'

Anniken Huitfeldt had expressed solidarity with the 'people of Jenin,' condemning 'violence against civilians.'

Israel slams Norway's FM: 'Encouraging incitement, extremism'

Watch: Anti-woke commercial goes viral - 'We're fighting back'

One company is standing up to 'pervasive woke ideology' - and winning the battle.

Watch: Anti-woke commercial goes viral - 'We're fighting back'

Watch: Angry driver rips up banners of Just Stop Oil protesters

A schoolgirl challenged a group of Just Stop Oil protesters as they blocked traffic along a busy highway in London.

Watch: Angry driver rips up banners of Just Stop Oil protesters

Scandal-plagued Italian premier dead at 86

The man whose hold on power in Italy spanned three terms in office, and who was known for partying with younger women, has passed away.

Scandal-plagued Italian premier dead at 86

Watch: Truck attempts to barge into White House

The bomb squad and Secret Service agents are at the scene after a Nazi flag was discovered inside the vehicle.

Watch: Truck attempts to barge into White House

Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charges

Evan Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison on charges of 'collecting classified information' from a military industrial complex.

Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charges

2 dead, 9 missing in Pennsylvania candy factory explosion

Two people have reportedly died in a massive explosion that rocked a 70-year-old Reading, Pennsylvania candy factory.

2 dead, 9 missing in Pennsylvania candy factory explosion

White House spokesman: No Netanyahu visit 'on the timetable'

White House spokesperson John Kirby avoids questions on possible Netanyahu visit, lauds Israel's 'peace efforts.'

White House spokesman: No Netanyahu visit 'on the timetable'

Spy balloon? Mysterious object washes up on Japanese shore

Authorities can't seem to wrap their heads around the strange phenomenon but questions are already being asked.

Spy balloon? Mysterious object washes up on Japanese shore

Judicial reforms:

Ofir Akunis: Democracy not in danger, keep investing in Israel

Leading Israeli lawmakers pushing back on wide-scale protests against judicial reforms.

Ofir Akunis: Democracy not in danger, keep investing in Israel

Mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, dozens of victims

Reports of dozens injured, mass casualties as residents gathered to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, dozens of victims

Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab soldiers

The incident took place near the Jewish community of Ofra in the Binyamin Regional Council.

Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab soldiers

Chilly Shabbat: More rains, chance of flooding

The weekend is expected to bring more windy weather, including occasional thunderstorms with a possibility of flooding.

Chilly Shabbat: More rains, chance of flooding

Delayed reaction:

Tourism to Israel making a comeback?

Israel was re-opened to tourists in March, 2022 following more than a year of COVID restrictions.

Tourism to Israel making a comeback?

At least nine killed in Somalia car blasts

Twin car explosion kills at least nine in densely-populated civilian area of the town of Mahas.

At least nine killed in Somalia car blasts

Mossad operation foiled?

Turkey: 44 suspected of spying for Mossad, 7 arrested

The agents are suspected of spying on Palestinian Arab nationals residing in the country.

Turkey: 44 suspected of spying for Mossad, 7 arrested

Lapid expresses condolence for PA teen allegedly shot by IDF

It is not clear why the 16-year-old was standing next to an armed terrorist during a firefight with IDF forces in Jenin.

Lapid expresses condolence for PA teen allegedly shot by IDF

In time for Hanukkah:

Rare 'sling bullet' from Hasmonean period found in Yavne dig

A rare item found while clearing land for a building project may have been used by the Greek army in their battles with the Maccabees.

Rare 'sling bullet' from Hasmonean period found in Yavne dig

Cloudy, damp Shabbat in the making?

There is a chance of light local rain until noon today with the weekend looking to feature much of the same.

Cloudy, damp Shabbat in the making?

Mayor of Kyiv: This isn't war - it's genocide

Kyiv mayor and former boxing champion says Putin is trying to annihilate his people.

Mayor of Kyiv: This isn't war - it's genocide

German police raid far-right org planning to oust government

Thousands of police officers descended on the far-right group, raiding their offices and making numerous arrests.

German police raid far-right org planning to oust government

Winds of change

French ambassador vs new coalition: Region will be more violent

The ambassador was angered by a diplomatic incident in which consulate personnel were not allowed into Israel through Bethlehem crossing.

French ambassador vs new coalition: Region will be more violent

US ambassador: I will march in Gay Pride parade in Jerusalem

US ambassador to Israel says that despite Avi Maoz's intentions of canceling the parade, he will take part in this year's event.

US ambassador: I will march in Gay Pride parade in Jerusalem

After 3 months of protests:

Iran announces disbandment of 'morality police'

Iran makes the move as thousands continue protests nationwide and more than 500 have already been killed.

Iran announces disbandment of 'morality police'

Report from Iran: Four executed for cooperating with Israel

Iranian authorities claimed they had busted a spy ring earlier in the month.

Report from Iran: Four executed for cooperating with Israel

Musk shuts down Kanye West's Twitter account - again

The new Twitter boss had recently reinstated the controversial rapper citing 'freedom of speech'.

Musk shuts down Kanye West's Twitter account - again

Lebanese fans to Israeli reporter: 'It's Palestine - not Israel'

See what a group of Lebanese fans at the World Cup tells a reporter who doesn't hide the fact that he is from Israel.

Lebanese fans to Israeli reporter: 'It's Palestine - not Israel'

Religious Zionism recommends Netanyahu to form next government

The party headed by Smotrich and Ben-Gvir will likely advocate for Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount and annexation of Judea and Samaria.

Religious Zionism recommends Netanyahu to form next government

Weather: Occasional rain in northern, central Israel

There is a chance of flooding in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea area.

Weather: Occasional rain in northern, central Israel

Pakistan's former PM wounded in botched assassination attempt

The popular cricket star and former leader was shot in the capital city of Islamabad.

Pakistan's former PM wounded in botched assassination attempt

Seoul responds after North Korea fires missiles toward coastline

For the first time in history, the North fired ballistic missiles that came within striking distance of its southern neighbor.

Seoul responds after North Korea fires missiles toward coastline

5 days before elections:

Cabinet approves maritime deal with Lebanon

PM Lapid is to hold a signing ceremony attended by Israel's negotiating team.

Cabinet approves maritime deal with Lebanon

Kanye West: Jews orchestrating 'genocide' of black people

Jewish podcaster asks Kanye West about his Twitter rant, the Holocaust, and Jews in the media. What he says may appal you.

Kanye West: Jews orchestrating 'genocide' of black people

Ukraine: Israel providing vital intel on Iranian drones

The statement comes despite accusations against Israel's 'betrayal' of Ukraine.

Ukraine: Israel providing vital intel on Iranian drones

Gal Gadot against Kanye West: 'Proud Jew'

Supermodel and actress Gal Gadot is the latest to weigh in on the Kanye West antisemitism scandal.

Gal Gadot against Kanye West: 'Proud Jew'