Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

Thousands of children voluntarily learn to pray

Between 2,000 and 3,000 children in Samaria participated in project to learn to pray the afternoon and evening prayers this past summer.

Thousands of children voluntarily learn to pray

Samsung's new phone a fire hazard

Samsung halts production of flagship smartphone and tells customers to turn phones off to prevent the phones from catching fire.

Samsung's new phone a fire hazard

No Jewish mother left behind

'Birthright for Mothers' organization begins new campaign to bring women from countries with high levels of anti-Semitism to Israel.

No Jewish mother left behind

'Foreign funding is behind pro-migrant lawsuits'

Im Tirtzu report claims organizations behind petitions against the government are funded by foreign governments.

'Foreign funding is behind pro-migrant lawsuits'

'UN High Commissioner pushing peace farther away'

Mayor of Efrat says UNHCR High Commissioner doesn't understand the harm he causes when calling for boycotts of Judea and Samaria.

'UN High Commissioner pushing peace farther away'

Goldin family: Don't return terrorist's body

Family of slain soldier says government should keep body of terrorist until Hamas releases body of their son.

Goldin family: Don't return terrorist's body

'Many Palestinians sanctify death and murder'

Internal Security Minister denies police were negligent during yesterday's shooting attack, claims that terrorism has declined.

'Many Palestinians sanctify death and murder'

'Bennett right to call for Azaria pardon'

Famed journalist and Holocaust survivor, Noah Klieger, endorses Education Minister's call to pardon Elor Azariya.

'Bennett right to call for Azaria pardon'

'Netanyahu laying a trap for Bennett'

Former MK and head of National Union says Netanyahu hopes to discredit Bennett by associating him with the destruction of Amona.

'Netanyahu laying a trap for Bennett'

Massive Selichot service - in Shechem

1,200 people attend Selichot services at Joseph's Tomb on the anniversary of the day the government abandoned the holy site.

Massive Selichot service - in Shechem

Glick: Judge has blood on her hands after attack

Likud MK slams judge who agreed to delay the prison term of the terrorist who killed two people on Sunday.

Glick: Judge has blood on her hands after attack

'Jews in danger every day'

A witness to terror shooting describes the fear the attack caused and wonders why the state can't provide security.

'Jews in danger every day'

MK Lavie: State responsible for wounded soldier

MK Lavie calls on Defense Ministry to cut red tape and build ramp so that wounded soldier can finally go home.

MK Lavie: State responsible for wounded soldier

'Every day they shoot at Jews'

Protesters demonstrate at site of terrorist attack. 'Every day Jews are under fire. It's time for action, not to talk.'

'Every day they shoot at Jews'

'No religious Jews on Channel 10 board'

Rami Sadan claims anti-religious agenda is the real reason he was removed from post as head of Board of Directors for Channel 10.

'No religious Jews on Channel 10 board'

'Terror can never win - the Jewish heart beats on'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein gives moving eulogy for terror-victim Levana Malichi: Terrorism can never win.

'Terror can never win - the Jewish heart beats on'

'I begged Lapid to give up on forced conscription'

Lapid and Shaked exchange barbs on Facebook. Shaked says Lapid's policies pushed haredim away from army service.

'I begged Lapid to give up on forced conscription'

Delay Amona destruction to stop Obama at UN

Yesha leader warns that if destruction of Amona is not delayed, Obama will have a pretext to betray Israel at UN after US elections.

Delay Amona destruction to stop Obama at UN

'Terrorist pulled trigger, Facebook fired shots'

Head of Shurat Hadin says Facebook bears responsibility for incitement that led to today's attack

'Terrorist pulled trigger, Facebook fired shots'

'Trump still has a chance'

INSS official says election hinges on who Americans think will provide jobs, not scandals. Vicious campaign cycle a bad sign for America.

'Trump still has a chance'

Israelis pray for well-being of Syrian civilians

Shivi Froman spearheads campaign for Israeli Jews to pray for the well-being of Syrian civilians on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

Israelis pray for well-being of Syrian civilians

Republican voters stand by their man afterscandal

Under attack for a leaked video in which he makes lewd comments about women, Donald Trump sees only a small drop in overall support.

Republican voters stand by their man afterscandal

Settlement Division resumes

WZO Settlement Division to return to full activity

The cabinet will meet to decide to restore the WZO settlement division to full functioning after 2 years of inactivity.

WZO Settlement Division to return to full activity

Housing Minister: I love Samaria

Yoav Galant says he loves Samaria and wishes to see Immanuel built up and flourishing.

Housing Minister: I love Samaria

Liberman sends message to Hamas

Defense Minister says Israel not looking for escalation - but will respond harshly to any rocket attacks from Gaza.

Liberman sends message to Hamas

Obama declares state of emergency in Florida

As Hurricane Matthew strengthens, Florida governor calls on 1.5 million people to evacuate and Obama declares state of emergency in Florida.

Obama declares state of emergency in Florida

'Is Minister an authority on Jewish law?'

Haredi MK criticizes Ministry of Agriculture for its campaign to get people to use money instead of chickens for kaparot ritual.

'Is Minister an authority on Jewish law?'

Yachimovich: Shaked delegitimizing all of Israel

Shelly Yachimovich accuses Justice Minister Shaked of delegitimizing the whole nation in article saying that Israel should be more Jewish.

Yachimovich: Shaked delegitimizing all of Israel

Father of terror victim speaks

Father of murdered rabbi: Israel not intimidated

Memorial plaque dedicated to memory of terror victims Rabbi Nechemia Levy and Aaron Bennet.

Father of murdered rabbi: Israel not intimidated

EU pressures UK to conceal Islamic terrorism

EU report wants UK media to omit any mention of Islam when Muslim individuals are involved in terrorism.

EU pressures UK to conceal Islamic terrorism

Regev takes aim at 'Palestine, Year Zero'

Culture Minister and Acre Mayor to review play accused of supporting terrorism and incitement.

Regev takes aim at 'Palestine, Year Zero'

Jewish and Democratic

Shaked: Democracy strengthens Jewish identity

In a policy article, the Justice Minster lays out her philosophy of how Israel's Jewishness and democracy complement each other.

Shaked: Democracy strengthens Jewish identity

'Government abandoning citizens to Arab pollution'

Knesset committee discusses air pollution in Samaria caused by illegal Arab burning of trees. 'Every day is like breathing on Lag Ba'Omer'.

'Government abandoning citizens to Arab pollution'

MK declares war on anti-Sephardic discrimination

MK Margi calls to set up investigations into schools that refuse to admit Sephardic girls and fire recalcitrant principals.

MK declares war on anti-Sephardic discrimination

Public transportation strike after Yom Kippur?

Bus strike in offing as Histadrut declares labor dispute after government refuses to renew subsidies.

Public transportation strike after Yom Kippur?

ACRI petitions against anti-boycott regulation

ACRI in Israel petitions Supreme Court to revoke regulations protecting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria from boycotts.

ACRI petitions against anti-boycott regulation

Haaretz attacks on Ovadia Yosef stir controversy

Shas chairman blasts left-wing newspaper over 'disgraceful' portrayal of late rabbinic leader.

Haaretz attacks on Ovadia Yosef stir controversy

Elbit lands deal with US army

Israeli firm lands major deal with US army

Israeli arms producer lands multi-million dollar deal to supply tank parts to US army.

Israeli firm lands major deal with US army

Netanyahu stopped Peres from forming PA state

Shimon Peres and Abbas reportedly set up program to allow Jews to remain in Palestine, only to have Netanyahu pull the plug.

Netanyahu stopped Peres from forming PA state

Reform movement launches campaign against Israel

Reform, Conservative movements launch campaign after bids to gain recognition in Israel fail. Foreign Ministry calls to 'pacify' tension.

Reform movement launches campaign against Israel