Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

Israel warns Hamas not to disrupt Jerusalem Day Flag March

Flag March to go ahead following Hamas threats, but route will not include the Arab Quarter.

Israel warns Hamas not to disrupt Jerusalem Day Flag March

Hamas threatens Jerusalem Day Flag March

Terror group vows to stop 'Judiazation of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem.'

Hamas threatens Jerusalem Day Flag March

IDF investigating unusually poor Iron Dome performance

2 rockets out of 6 strike Sderot, leading to unusually low interception rate of just 67% for a system which boasts success rate of over 90%.

IDF investigating unusually poor Iron Dome performance

UN Rapporteur:

UN Rapporteur: I will look into whether Israel is committing genocide

Francesca Albanese participates in anti-Israel panel on Jewish State's 75th Independence Day, calls to 'move away from negotiated solution.'

UN Rapporteur: I will look into whether Israel is committing genocide

F-35 forced to land after bird strike during Indepence Day flyover

Pilot unharmed, plane suffers minor damage after being struck by a bird during flyover in the Negev, landing at base.

F-35 forced to land after bird strike during Indepence Day flyover

SpaceX 'Starship,' largest rocket in history, explodes during test flight

Unmanned test of rocket meant to bring humanity to other planets ends in fiery explosion after rocket booster fails to separate.

SpaceX 'Starship,' largest rocket in history, explodes during test flight

Antisemitic, anti-Israel graffiti left on Barcelona's largest synagogue

Graffiti calling for destruction of Israel 'from the river to the sea' painted on facade of the Maimonides Synagogue.

Antisemitic, anti-Israel graffiti left on Barcelona's largest synagogue

An outstanding life:

An outstanding life: Author, disabilities advocate Chava Willig Levy passes away

As a child, Chava survived a battle with polio and became an advocate for disability rights, an author, lecturer, and podcast host.

An outstanding life: Author, disabilities advocate Chava Willig Levy passes away

Intl Court of Justice rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US

Hague Court rules it does not have jurisdiction to force US to return funds seized to compensate victims of 1983 bombing.

Intl Court of Justice rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US

Watch:

Jimmy Carter recounts how Menachem Begin recited the Gettysburg Address by heart

Former President says 'the 1 thing everyone remembers' from visit to Gettysburg during the Camp David negotiations is what Begin said.

Jimmy Carter recounts how Menachem Begin recited the Gettysburg Address by heart

Former US Amb:

Former US Amb: Netanyahu's mismanagement hurts US-Israel bond

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro criticizes government's handling of the judicial reform controversy.

Former US Amb: Netanyahu's mismanagement hurts US-Israel bond

Shin Bet: Islamic Jihad terrorist behind shooting attack arrested

Terrorist who fired at Israeli vehicle arrested while planning more attacks, weapon seized.

Shin Bet: Islamic Jihad terrorist behind shooting attack arrested

Netanyahu delays flight to London until early morning

PM decided to fly to UK at 4 am rather than tonight to deal with Knesset legislation. Netanyahu will meet the British PM and Home Secretary.

Netanyahu delays flight to London until early morning

Prof. Aryeh Levin, father of Justice Minister Levin, dies at 85

Prof. Levin, the father of the initiator of the judicial reforms, won the Israel Prize in General Linguistics.

Prof. Aryeh Levin, father of Justice Minister Levin, dies at 85

US Amb. Nides 'shocked' by Tel Aviv terror attack

US Ambassador to Israel tweets condemnation of terrorist attack, says he is praying for the injured.

US Amb. Nides 'shocked' by Tel Aviv terror attack

Ex-Shin Bet Chief:

Ex-Shin Bet Chief: Netanyahu should resign to create a unity govt.

Yuval Diskin writes to PM calling on him to resign, bring Lapid and Gantz into govt. in place of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Ex-Shin Bet Chief: Netanyahu should resign to create a unity govt.

Nasrallah: Israel is nearing its end

Hezbollah chief again says divisions in Israel over judicial reforms a 'sign' of impending end of the Jewish State.

Nasrallah: Israel is nearing its end

Court shortens administrative detention of Huwara suspects

Defense Minister had ordered the 2 suspects to be held for 4 months minutes after the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered them released.

Court shortens administrative detention of Huwara suspects

'Unacceptable, irresponsible'

UN condemns Smotrich's 'unacceptable, irresponsible' call to 'wipe out' Huwara

Spokesman for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls on all sides 'refrain from incitement, inflammatory rhetoric.'

UN condemns Smotrich's 'unacceptable, irresponsible' call to 'wipe out' Huwara

Report: Former US Amb. David Friedman criticizes judicial reform

Pro-Israel former ambassador who pushed for US embassy in Jerusalem says judicial reforms 'go too far for me and for many Americans.'

Report: Former US Amb. David Friedman criticizes judicial reform

American terror victim Elan Ganeles to be buried in Israel

Family of Elan Ganeles appeals to MK Ohad Tal for help arranging burial of their son in Ra'anana after he was shot dead by a terrorist.

American terror victim Elan Ganeles to be buried in Israel

UN envoy: Israel must prevent Jewish reprisal attacks

UN coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland condemns murder of 2 Jews, reprisal arson in Huwara.

UN envoy: Israel must prevent Jewish reprisal attacks

Gantz: There is no government, there is chaos

Former Defense Minister accuses 'far-right' ministers, MKs of causing a 'security disaster' following deadly shooting attack in Samaria.

Gantz: There is no government, there is chaos

UN Secretary-Gen: All settlements illegal and must stop

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls on Israel to avoid 'provocations' during pro-Palestinian event at UN.

UN Secretary-Gen: All settlements illegal and must stop

'Chametz bill' passes in first reading

Bill barring hospitals from calling themselves kosher if they don't ban chametz on Passover condemned by religious Zionist org.

'Chametz bill' passes in first reading

US Supreme Court refuses challenge to Arkansas anti-BDS law

Court refuses ACLU's request to review lower court decision that anti-BDS law does not violate freedom of speech.

US Supreme Court refuses challenge to Arkansas anti-BDS law

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: China aiding Russia in Ukraine war would mean World War III

Ukrainian pres. responds to US government's concern that China is considering providing 'lethal support' to Russia during war on Ukraine.

Zelenskyy: China aiding Russia in Ukraine war would mean World War III

US backs UN Security Council condemnation of settlements

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns both murder of Israelis, Jewish settlement activity at Security Council.

US backs UN Security Council condemnation of settlements

UN official: Death toll from Turkey earthquake could top 50,000

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths warns death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria could double from current 28,000.

UN official: Death toll from Turkey earthquake could top 50,000

Jerusalem death toll rises

Jerusalem death toll rises: 8-year-old hit in ramming attack dies

Brother of 6-year-old killed in Jerusalem terror attack succumbs to injuries, bringing death toll to 3.

Jerusalem death toll rises: 8-year-old hit in ramming attack dies

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: I don't follow Jordanian policy, will continue to go on Temple Mount

National Security Minister: 'With all due respect to Jordan, Israel is an independent country.'

Ben-Gvir: I don't follow Jordanian policy, will continue to go on Temple Mount

Harvard backs down, gives fellowship to Kenneth Roth

University dean reverses decision following pressure campaign by former Human Rights Watch director accused of antisemtism.

Harvard backs down, gives fellowship to Kenneth Roth

Lapid: Fire Deri or else there will be a constitutional crisis

Opposition parties demand Netanyahu fire Shas chairman following court verdict disqualifying him from serving as a minister.

Lapid: Fire Deri or else there will be a constitutional crisis

Supreme Court: Deri cannot serve as a minister

Shas leader has vowed not to resign despite Supreme Court verdict, party was said it will bring down govt. if he is fired.

Supreme Court: Deri cannot serve as a minister

UK Shadow Minister:

UK Shadow Minister: 'Labour party to recognize Palestine as soon as we gain power'

British Shadow Middle East Minister Bambos Charalambous slams Israeli govt, says recognition of Palestine would promote two-state solution.

UK Shadow Minister: 'Labour party to recognize Palestine as soon as we gain power'

Jason Greenblatt:

Jason Greenblatt: Why is US tolerating discrimination against Jews on Temple Mount?

Former White House envoy to Middle East questions administration's fixation on 'status quo' which legitimizes discrimination against Jews.

Jason Greenblatt: Why is US tolerating discrimination against Jews on Temple Mount?

Smotrich to WSJ:

Smotrich to WSJ: New govt. brings Israel closer to American model

Religious Zionism party chairman says his party seeks to expand individual freedom, bring economy and judiciary more in line with US.

Smotrich to WSJ: New govt. brings Israel closer to American model

Top search result for 'Jew on Google antisemitic trope

Leading search engine defines 'Jew' as a verb meaning 'miserly' and 'petty.'

Top search result for 'Jew on Google antisemitic trope

UTJ chairman Goldknopf tells Netanyahu he will not join cabinet

After speaking to Gerrer Rebbe, UTJ head rejects position on political-security cabinet.

UTJ chairman Goldknopf tells Netanyahu he will not join cabinet

Unilever:

Unilever: Ben & Jerry's lawsuit over sale of Israel branch settled

Ben & Jerry's had sued its parent company to stop sale of franchise license in Israel in response to ice cream company's boycott.

Unilever: Ben & Jerry's lawsuit over sale of Israel branch settled