Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

NIF praises ACLU's defense of BDS

Left-wing Israel organization praises attempt to repeal Kansas anti-BDS law.

NIF praises ACLU's defense of BDS

American family of 5 freed after 5-year captivity in Pakistan

US, Pakistani forces rescue family kidnapped by Taliban 5 years ago.

American family of 5 freed after 5-year captivity in Pakistan

Joy as Argentinian shul appoints first rabbi in 20 years

Thousands celebrate as Shuva Yisrael community in Buenos Aires inaugurates first rabbi in two decades during Sukkot holiday.

Joy as Argentinian shul appoints first rabbi in 20 years

Netanyahu: Fatah-Hamas accord makes peace harder to achieve

PM: 'Hamas are mass murderers, cannot be included in peace deal.' Israel demands Hamas disarm, recognize Jewish state.

Netanyahu: Fatah-Hamas accord makes peace harder to achieve

Iran warns again:

'All options on table if US sanctions Revolutionary Guards'

Iran issues third threat in 3 days against US plans to name Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

'All options on table if US sanctions Revolutionary Guards'

FBI: 'Black identity extremists' a violent threat

Leaked FBI report shows agency believes racial tensions in US will lead to further attacks on police officers.

FBI: 'Black identity extremists' a violent threat

Denmark to become latest EU nation to ban burqas

Coalition parties support law banning full-face coverings, including burqas, following in the footsteps of five European countries.

Denmark to become latest EU nation to ban burqas

Four species in hand, Ivanka Trump and Kushner head to synagogue

Daughter, son-in-law of US President celebrate Sukkot holiday in synagogue with their 3 children.

Four species in hand, Ivanka Trump and Kushner head to synagogue

PM: We will bring murderers of elderly Jewish man to justice

Netanyahu tells family of Reuven Shmerling Israel will find and bring his murderers to justice.

PM: We will bring murderers of elderly Jewish man to justice

Netanyahu: I hope my children don't enter politics

PM says politics is a "very tough life" he does not want for any of his children.

Netanyahu: I hope my children don't enter politics

Spanish court suspends Catalan parliament over secession bid

Court orders parliament not to meet in order to prevent discussion of Catalan secession from Spain, says parliament leaders face arrest.

Spanish court suspends Catalan parliament over secession bid

Why did 'kosher' Burger Ranch remain open over Sukkot?

Chief Rabbinate explains why Ben Gurion Airport branch of popular fast food store allowed to remain open on holidays and Shabbat.

Why did 'kosher' Burger Ranch remain open over Sukkot?

Cab driver rescues Las Vegas shooting victims

Cab driver films Las Vegas massacre as it occurs, rescues wounded concert-goers.

Cab driver rescues Las Vegas shooting victims

CBS Vice President fired for Las Vegas massacre post

VP and lawyer for CBS stated that Las Vegas massacre victims do not deserve sympathy because 'country music fans often are Republicans.'

CBS Vice President fired for Las Vegas massacre post

US praises PA-Hamas reconciliation efforts

US special envoy Jason Greenblatt says administration welcomes efforts to transfer control of Gaza from Hamas to Palestinian Authority.

US praises PA-Hamas reconciliation efforts

Las Vegas shooter's father was on FBI's most-wanted list

Father of ;murderer who committed worst mass shooting in US history was notorious bank robber, one of FBI's 10 most wanted men.

Las Vegas shooter's father was on FBI's most-wanted list

Israel sends condolences after Las Vegas massacre

Israeli PM prays for families of 58 victims, speedy recovery to more than 500 wounded in deadliest mass shooting in US history.

Israel sends condolences after Las Vegas massacre

FBI: No connection between Las Vegas shooter and terror groups

US intelligence proves ISIS lied in claiming responsibility for worst mass shooting in US history.

FBI: No connection between Las Vegas shooter and terror groups

Brother of Las Vegas shooter: He just snapped

Brother of man who committed worst mass shooting in US history says shooter was a 'normal guy' who gave indication he could commit murder.

Brother of Las Vegas shooter: He just snapped

ISIS claims responsibility for Las Vegas massacre

Terror group claims responsibility for deadliest shooting in US history, claims shooter converted to Islam. US officials dismiss claim.

ISIS claims responsibility for Las Vegas massacre

Las Vegas shooter killed himself

Police report man who carried out worse mass shooting in US history committed suicide before SWAT team could reach him.

Las Vegas shooter killed himself

Watch: OJ Simpson released from prison

Former NFL superstar released on parole after 9 years in prison for hotel room heist.

Watch: OJ Simpson released from prison

Trump: 'Waste of time' to negotiate with North Korea

US President tells Secretary of State to 'save his energy' in face of North Korean intransigence, vows to do 'what is necessary.'

Trump: 'Waste of time' to negotiate with North Korea

Abbas: I will continue terrorist payments

PA chairman reiterates his supports for Arabs who committed terrorist attacks against Israelis.

Abbas: I will continue terrorist payments

Rivlin examining 'special pardon' for 70th Independence day

President visits prisons, rehabilitation facilities. 'The power to pardon is a great privilege, but it is also a heavy responsibility.'

Rivlin examining 'special pardon' for 70th Independence day

'Now Europe understands what Israelis live through'

Norwegian immigration minister tells Israelis that recent terror wave in Europe shows Europeans the Islamist terrorism Israelis deal with.

'Now Europe understands what Israelis live through'

Rivlin: Interpol decision harms fight against terrorism

Israeli president speaks with Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations about range of issues facing Jewish world.

Rivlin: Interpol decision harms fight against terrorism

PM to US envoys:

'PA diplomatic war against Israel will not go unanswered'

PM Netanyahu tells US special envoy and Ambassador to Israel about PA refusal to condemn deadly terror attack and violations of agreements.

'PA diplomatic war against Israel will not go unanswered'

European Jewish Congress decries PA acceptance into Interpol

'PA must cease incitement and support for terror before being allowed to join international police organization.'

European Jewish Congress decries PA acceptance into Interpol

'What does political bias smell like, Ms. Chief Justice?'

Supreme Court Chief Justice defends refusal to attend official state ceremony in Gush Etzion celebrating 50 years since liberation of Judea.

'What does political bias smell like, Ms. Chief Justice?'

Fatah praises Har Adar terrorist

Facebook page of Abbas' Fatah movement praises terrorist who murdered 3 Israelis, calls terrorist a 'Martyr.'

Fatah praises Har Adar terrorist

British Labour Party to adopt new anti-Semitism rules

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn warned party must solve anti-Semitism problem or be unable to win elections.

British Labour Party to adopt new anti-Semitism rules

Danon: Deadly attack result of Abbas' payments to terrorists

Israel's Ambassador to the UN slams PA policy to pay salaries to terrorists as motivating deadly attack in which 3 Israelis were murdered.

Danon: Deadly attack result of Abbas' payments to terrorists

US envoy: Shame on Hamas for praising terror attack

Jason Greenblatt condemns terror attack that killed 3 Israelis, calls out those who support and praise deadly attack.

US envoy: Shame on Hamas for praising terror attack

Otto Warmbier's parents speak for first time since son's murder

Otto Warmbier's parents give first interview since the death of their son, describe terrible condition in which he returned.

Otto Warmbier's parents speak for first time since son's murder

Report: Ivanka Trump also used private email account

Daughter of US president reportedly used private account for government work. Report follows similar report that Jared Kushner did the same.

Report: Ivanka Trump also used private email account

Kurdish independence referendum ends peacefully

80% of eligible voters cast ballots in referendum for independence. 'This is the best day of my life.'

Kurdish independence referendum ends peacefully

$800,000 for security for conservative speaker on campus

Milo Yiannopoulos event requires $800,000 for protection at UC Berkeley soon after Ben Shapiro security costs $600,000 at same university.

$800,000 for security for conservative speaker on campus

John McCain: Very poor prognosis on brain cancer

Former Republican presidential candidate and Arizona senator says doctors not optimistic about fight with brain tumor.

John McCain: Very poor prognosis on brain cancer

PA bid to join Interpol likely to succeed

International Police Organization allows PA bid for membership to go to vote which could allow PA to issue arrest warrants for Israelis.

PA bid to join Interpol likely to succeed