Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

Former Chief of Staff: Defense alliance wrong and unnecessary

Gadi Eizenkot says Israel 'invincible,' has no need for defense alliance with the US now.

Former Chief of Staff: Defense alliance wrong and unnecessary

Woman stung by scorpion on United Airlines flight

Woman hospitalized after being stung multiple times by a scorpion during flight from San Francisco to Atlanta.

Woman stung by scorpion on United Airlines flight

Pelosi moves forward on articles of impeachment

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses Trump of 'abuse of power' in moving impeachment inquiry forward.

Pelosi moves forward on articles of impeachment

US Navy seizes Iranian missiles en route to Yemen

Naval Destroyer seizes vessel carrying precision missile parts to Houthi rebels in Yemen in first seizure of its kind.

US Navy seizes Iranian missiles en route to Yemen

Senior Pentagon official: Iran could take aggressive action

John Rod, No. 3 official in the Pentagon, warns Iran could take violent action in the near future amid internal protests.

Senior Pentagon official: Iran could take aggressive action

'Masks are removed: Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism'

WZO, Jewish Agency praise French National Assembly for resolution acknowledhing anti-Zionism is modern form of anti-Semitism.

'Masks are removed: Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism'

Kamala Harris drops out of presidential race

California Senator Kamala Harris ends campaign for Democratic presidential nomination after precipitous drop in the polls.

Kamala Harris drops out of presidential race

Report: Breitbart bureau chief advising Netanyahu on indictments

Breitbart News Middle East bureau chief Aaron Klein reportedly advising PM's PR campaign following corruption indictments.

Report: Breitbart bureau chief advising Netanyahu on indictments

Attorney General: PM not required to step down

A-G states no legal basis to force PM out of office despite indictments for fraud, bribery, and breach of trust.

Attorney General: PM not required to step down

Son of fmr Syrian president enlisted to find Eli Cohen's remains

New Zealand, Israeli intelligence enlist son of Syrian president who oversaw Eli Cohen's execution to find spy's remains.

Son of fmr Syrian president enlisted to find Eli Cohen's remains

Iran reports successful test of missile defense system

Iran claims successful live-fire testing of newly unveiled Khordad 15 surface-to-air missile defense system.

Iran reports successful test of missile defense system

Netanyahu forced to give up ministerial positions

Under Israeli law, ministers must resign if charged with a crime. Netanyahu not required to resign as prime minister.

Netanyahu forced to give up ministerial positions

Mandelblit: A sad day for Israel and for me'

A-G explains 'difficult' deicison to indict sitting Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Mandelblit: A sad day for Israel and for me'

Mandelblit to make announcement on Netanyahu indictments tonight

Attorney General to speak to press at 7:30 Israel time after making decision on whether to indict PM Netanyahu.

Mandelblit to make announcement on Netanyahu indictments tonight

No government:

Gantz returns mandate to president

Blue and White leader fails to form coalition.

Gantz returns mandate to president

Jason Greenblatt joins Republican Jewish Coalition board

Former Trump Special Envoy to the Middle East joins RJC board of directors following resignation from White House position.

Jason Greenblatt joins Republican Jewish Coalition board

100 killed in Iran demonstrations

Amnesty International reports death toll in clashes between Iranian government and protesters may be over 200.

100 killed in Iran demonstrations

Sacha Baron Cohen to receive ADL award

ADL to present 'Borat' star with leadership award for combating anti-Semitism, racism through comedy.

Sacha Baron Cohen to receive ADL award

Historic announcement:

Watch: US says Israeli courts determine legality of settlements

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announces major change to US policy, recognizes Israeli courts' authority on settlements.

Watch: US says Israeli courts determine legality of settlements

Israeli leaders respond to historic US announcement

"Now it's clear to everyone - Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley are an integral part of the State of Israel"

Israeli leaders respond to historic US announcement

'Fight against BDS starts from within'

Nationalist activist replies after former Israeli ambassadors call on EU to ban products from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Fight against BDS starts from within'

Khameni blames fuel protests on 'Iran's enemies'

Iranian supreme leader blames 'sabotage' by 'Iran's enemies' after government doubles fuel prices, sparking protests.

Khameni blames fuel protests on 'Iran's enemies'

Aircraft model grounded after 2 crashes to return to service

Boeing model which suffered software malfunctions which resulted in 2 crashes which killed hundreds to resume flights.

Aircraft model grounded after 2 crashes to return to service

Time running out for Gantz to form government

Blue and White leader has less than a week to form government before returning mandate to president.

Time running out for Gantz to form government

Under siege: Sderot woman invites news crew for meal

Elderly woman sees news crew outside her home covering rocket attacks on Sderot, invites them to home-cooked meal.

Under siege: Sderot woman invites news crew for meal

Fox News report from inside Gaza

Fox News corespondent Trey Yingst reports from Gaza as Israel, Islamic Jihad continue to trade blows.

Fox News report from inside Gaza

Ambassador Friedman:

'US stands with our friend Israel'

US Ambassador David Friedman sends message of support for Israel during Islamic Jihad rocket barrage.

'US stands with our friend Israel'

Russian hacker extradited to US

Hacker Aleksey Burkov,held in Israel for 4 years extradited to the US.

Russian hacker extradited to US

EU court to decide on labeling of Jewish products tomorrow

European Court of Justice expected to mandate all EU countries ban 'made in Israel' from appearing on products from Judea and Samaria.

EU court to decide on labeling of Jewish products tomorrow

Nasrallah: Iran has won, US threat removed

Hezbollah leader says US army made of 'mercenaries' is no match for army of shahids.

Nasrallah: Iran has won, US threat removed

Rouhani: Iran has found new oil fields worth 53 million barrels

Iranian president announces discovery of new oil fields as Iran's oil exports plummet due to US sanctions.

Rouhani: Iran has found new oil fields worth 53 million barrels

Bolton: I'll testify in impeachment probe - if court orders me

Former National Security Adviser reportedly sets conditions for testimony about concerns over Trump's contacts with Ukraine.

Bolton: I'll testify in impeachment probe - if court orders me

The secret funeral of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen's rabbi speaks of the famous singer's lifelong love and connection to Judaism.

The secret funeral of Leonard Cohen

Woman goes numb after touching animal that looks like brain

Woman says she and her mother suffered numbness to their limbs after touching strange sea creature at the beach.

Woman goes numb after touching animal that looks like brain

Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed in Hong Kong by man posing as fan

Man gave politician Junius Ho flowers and posed for a picture with him before pulling out a knife and stabbing him.

Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed in Hong Kong by man posing as fan

Iran arrests IAEA inspector

Islamic Republic arrests, seizes documents from inspector from UN's atomic watchdog.

Iran arrests IAEA inspector

Putin calls for Russian Wikipedia

Russian government to spend over $25 million on online Russian encyclopedia to replace popular information website.

Putin calls for Russian Wikipedia

Netanyahu: Israel will never allow Iran to build nuclear weapons

PM responds to Iranian intention to enrich uranium to 5% at Fordow nuclear facility.

Netanyahu: Israel will never allow Iran to build nuclear weapons

Iran to enrich uranium to 5%

Islamic Republic announces further violations of nuclear deal at  Fordow nuclear facility.

Iran to enrich uranium to 5%

Jordanian FM: Prisoners in Israel will be returned this week

Jordanian foreign minister says country's citizens arrested for illegally entering Israel will be freed later this week.

Jordanian FM: Prisoners in Israel will be returned this week