Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

Lapid to US envoy:

'Iran has no intention of returning to 2015 nuclear deal'

Foreign Minister tells US envoy Robert Malley Iran using negotiations in Vienna to buy time.

'Iran has no intention of returning to 2015 nuclear deal'

US testing Iron Dome against Chinese missiles

US military in Guam tests effectiveness of Israel Iron Dome system against cruise missiles amid growing threat from China.

US testing Iron Dome against Chinese missiles

Israel not in talks to procure Pfizer COVID pill

90 countries in talks with Pfizer to receive pill which reduces hospitalizations and deaths from COVID by 90%. Israel not in talks yet.

Israel not in talks to procure Pfizer COVID pill

Trump: Israel literally controlled Congress until 10 years ago

Former president laments growth of anti-Israel sentiment in Congress. 'Israel had such power, and rightfully, over Congress.'

Trump: Israel literally controlled Congress until 10 years ago

Alan Baker: US consulate for Palestinains would violate international convention

Former Israeli ambassador Alan Baker says Biden administration can open consulate to PA in Jerusalem over Israeli objections if it insists.

Alan Baker: US consulate for Palestinains would violate international convention

Swedish FM: PA risks losing aid over its corruption

Minister Anne Linde makes first visit by a Swedish FM to Israel since Sweden recognized 'Palestine.'

Swedish FM: PA risks losing aid over its corruption

Paris street named for murdered Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll

Paris Mayor dedicates street in memory of 85-year-old woman who was stabbed to death by her neighbor because she was Jewish.

Paris street named for murdered Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll

Colin Powell dies of COVID complications

Former US Secretary of State under George W. Bush passes away at 84 from COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated,

Colin Powell dies of COVID complications

Report: Iranian VP threatens to hold Iran's 10,000 Jews hostage

Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohsen Rezaee says Iran will treat country's Jews differently in warning against Israeli attack.

Report: Iranian VP threatens to hold Iran's 10,000 Jews hostage

UN translator calls Abbas 'President of Israel'

PA chairman's speech to UN General Assembly prefaced by translator mislabeling him as leader of Jewish State.

UN translator calls Abbas 'President of Israel'

Poll: Biden's approval falls as Trump's approval rises

Poll finds more Americans consider Trump the better president compared to Biden as president's approval continues to sink.

Poll: Biden's approval falls as Trump's approval rises

Florida expected to divest from Unilever next month

Florida's top pension investment officer says state has not received 'meaningful response' from Unilever after Ben & Jerry's boycott.

Florida expected to divest from Unilever next month

4 arrested in plot to attack German synagogue on Yom Kippur

Alleged Islamist plot to attack synagogue in Hagen on holiest day of the Jewish calendar foiled.

4 arrested in plot to attack German synagogue on Yom Kippur

Burlington, Vermont to vote on support for BDS today

Vermont's largest city could become first US city to endorse BDS in vote taken in middle of Jewish High Holidays.

Burlington, Vermont to vote on support for BDS today

Report: Taliban gives US tanks, military equipment to Iran

US military equipment from Afghanistan emerges in images from Tehran.

Report: Taliban gives US tanks, military equipment to Iran

Board recommends parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan

6 of Robert F. Kennedy's children sign letter opposing parole board's decision to grant Sirhan Sirhan's request for early release.

Board recommends parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan

ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul bombings

Islamic State posts picture of one of the suicide bombers who killed at least 70 people at the Kabul airport.

ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul bombings

Kabul bombing will not change US withdrawal timetable

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says deadly bombings will not "dissuade" US from withdrawing. 'To do less would dishonor their sacrifice.'

Kabul bombing will not change US withdrawal timetable

12 US troops among those killed in Kabul suicide bombing

Officials confirm US servicemen among those who lost their lives in bombings at Kabul airport.

12 US troops among those killed in Kabul suicide bombing

Prosecutors will not oppose release of RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan

Palestinian Arab convicted of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy to appeal for parole on grounds he presents no danger to society.

Prosecutors will not oppose release of RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan

Squad Congresswoman persona non grata in Palestinian Authority

Rashida Tlaib reportedly no longer welcome in PA for criticizing Mahmoud Abbas over crackdown on protesters.

Squad Congresswoman persona non grata in Palestinian Authority

PA police attack 2 Washington Post journalists

Police assault journalists covering protest in Ramallah, say 'we don't care' when told they are from international media.

PA police attack 2 Washington Post journalists

Lebanese doctor sentenced for helping Palestinians get treatment in Israel

Lebanese military tribunal sentences doctor working in Australia to 10 years over work with NGO that helps Arabs get to Israeli hospitals.

Lebanese doctor sentenced for helping Palestinians get treatment in Israel

US, German forces in firefight at Kabul airport

1 Afghan guard killed in gun battle at Kabul airport as scramble to leave Afghanistan continues.

US, German forces in firefight at Kabul airport

7 crushed to death in stampede at Kabul airport

US planes perform dive-bomb landings in response to IS threat in Afghan capital.

7 crushed to death in stampede at Kabul airport

Unilever threatens legal action against Shurat Hadin over Ben & Jerry's trademark

Ben & Jerry's parent company says boycott of Judea and Samaria does not void its trademark as it will continue to sell ice cream in Israel.

Unilever threatens legal action against Shurat Hadin over Ben & Jerry's trademark

Russian complaint against Israeli Olympic gold medal dismissed

International Gymnastics Federation dismisses Russian complaint Israeli Linoy Ashram won gymnastics Olympic gold medal due to bias.

Russian complaint against Israeli Olympic gold medal dismissed

Hezbollah taunts Israel with announcement of Iranian shipment

Hassan Nasrallah says Iranian tanker carrying fuel to assist with Lebanon's economic crisis on the way in direct challenge to Israel.

Hezbollah taunts Israel with announcement of Iranian shipment

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees to UAE

UAE Foreign Ministry says it has welcomed Ashraf Ghani and his family after he fled Afghanistan 'on humanitarian grounds.'

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees to UAE

Ex-CIA director: Afghanistan is 'Dunkirk moment' for US

Former commander of US forces in Afghanistan: We created a catastrophe for the Afghans who supported us.

Ex-CIA director: Afghanistan is 'Dunkirk moment' for US

Concern for Afghanistan's last Jew

Zabulon Simantov had pledged to leave Afghanistan after the High Holidays. His fate is unknown after Taliban seize Kabul.

Concern for Afghanistan's last Jew

2 killed falling from US plane fleeing Afghanistan

Desperate Afghanis chase, cling to US military aircraft as it takes off from Kabul airport amid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

2 killed falling from US plane fleeing Afghanistan

Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever: We reject BDS

Unilever CEO Alan Jope informs ADL chief that company rejects BDS after subsidiary boycotts Judea and Samaria.

Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever: We reject BDS

Natan Sharasky meets US Secretary of State Blinken in DC

Former Soviet Refusenic discusses global efforts to free political prisoners and fight anti-Semitism with Sec. Antony Blinken.

Natan Sharasky meets US Secretary of State Blinken in DC

US: Kosher supermarkets drop Ben & Jerry's

Numerous supermarket chains announce they will not stock Ben & Jerry's ice cream after company announces boycott of Judea and Samaria.

US: Kosher supermarkets drop Ben & Jerry's

Ben & Jerry's boycotting Judea and Samaria? Not so fast

Ben and Jerry's will still be sold in Judea and Samaria through the end of 2022 due to licensing agreement with Israeli Ben & Jerry's.

Ben & Jerry's boycotting Judea and Samaria? Not so fast

Chile: Presidential frontrunner accused of anti-Semitism defeated in primary

Communist party candidate Daniel Jadue, whose yearbook says he would like "a Jew to target," defeated in upset in presidential primary.

Chile: Presidential frontrunner accused of anti-Semitism defeated in primary

What is anti-Zionism?

Why does the sight of a religious Jew praying at his holy site incite so much hatred and violence? Op Ed.

What is anti-Zionism?

Surfside collapse victims targeted by identity thieves

Hackers steal from bank account of building collapse victims on the day of their funeral. 'Revictimization of the victims.'

Surfside collapse victims targeted by identity thieves

Lebanese PM-designate Saad Hariri resigns

Political crisis in Lebanon deepens as Haari says he is unable to form a government with President Michel Aoun.

Lebanese PM-designate Saad Hariri resigns