Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

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Russian embassy publishes antisemitic meme of Zelenskyy

Russia's UK embassy depicts Jewish Ukrainian Pres. as a schoolboy with an abnormally large nose in cartoon about missile strike on Poland..

Russian embassy publishes antisemitic meme of Zelenskyy

Lapid: We won't abandon our soldiers to FBI investigation

Outgoing PM at swearing-in of the 25th Knesset: 'IDF soldiers will not be investigated by FBI or any foreign body or country.'

Lapid: We won't abandon our soldiers to FBI investigation

US launches investigation into death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

US informs Israel FBI is conducting its own investigation into death of Al Jazeera journalist 2 months after findings of IDF investigation.

US launches investigation into death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

Report:

Report: Israeli official meets Omani FM in push to normalize relations

Israel seeks opening of Omani airspace, while Oman reportedly seeks agreement separate from Abraham Accords.

Report: Israeli official meets Omani FM in push to normalize relations

Hannah Pick-Goslar, friend of Anne Frank, passes away at 93

Pick-Goslar, who threw food packages to Anne Frank at the Bergen-Belson death camp, gave lectures on the Holocaust for decades.

Hannah Pick-Goslar, friend of Anne Frank, passes away at 93

Zelenskyy blames Israel for Russia-Iran alliance

Ukrainian President tells Israeli audience Russia providing Iran with support for its nuclear program in exchange for weapons.

Zelenskyy blames Israel for Russia-Iran alliance

White House: Iran deal won't happen 'anytime soon'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says 'door for diplomacy always remains open' while expressing skepticism on Iran deal.

White House: Iran deal won't happen 'anytime soon'

Russia to annex occupied parts of Ukraine tomorrow

Spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says formal order annexing 4 occupied parts of Ukraine to Russia to be signed tomorrow.

Russia to annex occupied parts of Ukraine tomorrow

Israel does not recognize referendums in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine

Foreng Ministry issues statement supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity as Moscow claims overwhelming support for annexation.

Israel does not recognize referendums in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine

Multiple people shot at Pennsylvania amusement park

At least three people shot in

Multiple people shot at Pennsylvania amusement park

Marvel vows 'new approach' to Israeli movie superhero Sabra

Israeli mutant superhero to make her film debut in new Captain America movie, sparking outrage from anti-Israel activists.

Marvel vows 'new approach' to Israeli movie superhero Sabra

Bennett to US ambassador: I'm not ready to lose soldiers in vain

Alternate PM says US pressure on Israel over its rules of engagement following reporter's death sets 'dangerous and unacceptable precedent.'

Bennett to US ambassador: I'm not ready to lose soldiers in vain

NYC announces no more snow days

Public schools in New York to hold classes online instead of cancelling school when there is too much snow to travel.

NYC announces no more snow days

Biden decision not to declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism 'final'

US rebuffs Ukrainian President's request on declaration against Russia on grounds the consequences could be worse.

Biden decision not to declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism 'final'

Sweden:

Court rules Dr. fired for being Jewish must be reinstated

Karolinska University Hospital admits to wrongful termination of Jewish doctor who complained of antisemtic harassment, discrimination.

Court rules Dr. fired for being Jewish must be reinstated

Court:

Court: Ben & Jerry's can't stop ice cream sales in Judea and Samaria

District judge dismisses Ben & Jerry's request for injunction over sale of Israeli franchise to allow ice cream to be sold over green line.

Court: Ben & Jerry's can't stop ice cream sales in Judea and Samaria

EU vows to support PA groups Israel says are terror orgs.

EU foreign minister spokesperson says Israel has not 'substantiated' claim PFLP orgs. are affiliated with terrorism.

EU vows to support PA groups Israel says are terror orgs.

In Berlin:

Abbas: Israel committed 'holocausts' against the Palestinians

German Chancellor Scholz responds: 'Especially for us Germans, any relativization of the Holocaust is unbearable and unacceptable.'

Abbas: Israel committed 'holocausts' against the Palestinians

Antisemitic attack?

Victim's family says killing of Baltimore Jewish man was antisemitic hate crime

Family of Aryeh Wolf, Orthodox Jewish man shot and killed from behind in DC, says killing was an antisemitic hate crime.

Victim's family says killing of Baltimore Jewish man was antisemitic hate crime

Israeli woman accused of spying for Iran attempts suicide

Shabak announced months ago it had foiled a plot by Iran to recruit Israeli women to spy against Israel. Suspect in critical condition.

Israeli woman accused of spying for Iran attempts suicide

Dozens hurt in roller coaster crash at Legoland, Germany

34 injured, 2 seriously, in crash between two trains on Fire Dragon roller coaster.

Dozens hurt in roller coaster crash at Legoland, Germany

UN human rights chief condemns killing of children in Gaza

Michelle Bachelet does not mention that most civilians in Gaza were killed by Islamic Jihad rockets.

UN human rights chief condemns killing of children in Gaza

Iranian agent charged in plot to assassinate John Bolton

Alleged member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards wanted by the FBI in plot to assassinate former National Security Advisor.

Iranian agent charged in plot to assassinate John Bolton

Israel: EU 'false optimism' does not mean Iran deal likely

Israeli officials react to EU's 'final draft' of a possible revived Iran nuclear deal.

Israel: EU 'false optimism' does not mean Iran deal likely

'Close anti-Israel Inquiry:'

Israel rejects UN officials apology for antisemitic remarks

Foreign Ministry calls apology by Miloon Kothari 'hollow,' says Human Rights Council COI against Israel must be disbanded.

Israel rejects UN officials apology for antisemitic remarks

US Amb. suggests time running out for Visa Waiver agreement

Ambassador Tom Nides tweets alarm clock image with message 'can't slow down now' on efforts to add Israel to US Waiver Program.

US Amb. suggests time running out for Visa Waiver agreement

China vows military response to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

Chinese Defense Ministry says military action to be taken after US House Speaker defies their threats in going ahead with Taiwan visit.

China vows military response to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

Lapid to hold security meeting following arrest of Islamic Jihad leader

Some routes reopened near Gaza, but security forces remain on high alert for possible Islamic Jihad retaliation.

Lapid to hold security meeting following arrest of Islamic Jihad leader

US officially in a recession

US sees 2nd-straight quarter of negative GDP growth, with GDP shrinking by 0.9% even as inflation remains at a 40-year high.

US officially in a recession

Krakow:

Krakow: Israel-Poland flight evacuated following bomb threat

Passengers evacuated, searched, and still waiting for their luggage after flight from Ben Gurion Airport to Krakow evacuated.

Krakow: Israel-Poland flight evacuated following bomb threat

Secret Service agent arrested in Jerusalem, sent back to US

US Secret Service agent arrested 2 days before Biden visits Israel after woman claims he struck her.

Secret Service agent arrested in Jerusalem, sent back to US

Biden: Connection between Israel-US peoples is 'bone deep'

'Every chance to visit Israel is a blessing,' US President says upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport.

Biden: Connection between Israel-US peoples is 'bone deep'

Ukraine Ambassador: No Rosh Hashannah visits Uman due to war

Ambassador says foreigners will not be allowed to make traditional pilgrimage to gravesite of famed hasidic sage this year.

Ukraine Ambassador: No Rosh Hashannah visits Uman due to war

Iran arrests British Deputy Ambassador on espionage charges

Revolutionary Guards seize head of British diplomatic mission, other foreign nations, accuse them of spying.

Iran arrests British Deputy Ambassador on espionage charges

Foreign Ministry:

Foreign Min: Jewish casualties reported in Illinois mass shooting

Unknown number of Jews among the 6 dead, 19 wounded in shooting at 4th of July parade, Israel's Foreign Ministry says.

Foreign Min: Jewish casualties reported in Illinois mass shooting

6 killed shot in mass shooting at Illinois 4th of July parade

Police on scene as terrified parade-goers flee scene of mass shooting on US Independence Day.

6 killed shot in mass shooting at Illinois 4th of July parade

Dagan:

Dagan: Justice, truth defeated BDS and antisemitism

Samaria Council chairman reacts to Unilever announcement Ben & Jerry's ice cream will not boycott Judea and Samaria.

Dagan: Justice, truth defeated BDS and antisemitism

Hamas releases video showing captive Israeli in hospital bed

A day after saying Israeli captive's health has deteriorated, Hamas releases video purportedly showing Hisham al-Sayed in the hospital.

Hamas releases video showing captive Israeli in hospital bed

Bennett: Israel holds Hamas responsible for prisoners' condition

PM responds to Hamas 'psychological warfare' announcing deteriorating health of Israeli prisoner. 'Hamas proves again it is criminal.'

Bennett: Israel holds Hamas responsible for prisoners' condition

Israel eases abortion regulations

Days after US Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade, Israel makes process of attaining abortions easier and less invasive.

Israel eases abortion regulations