Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

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

Bennett to announce political future after Knesset dissolves

Outgoing PM to wait until dissolution of the Knesset is finalized before announcing whether he will retire or run in the next election.

Bennett to announce political future after Knesset dissolves

Sweden: Doctor harassed, fired from hospital for being Jewish

Swedish Medical Association supports Jewish doctor in lawsuit against Karolinska University Hospital over antisemitic environment.

Sweden: Doctor harassed, fired from hospital for being Jewish

Report: Bennett to retire from political life

Outgoing PM reportedly decides to retire after fall of his coalition after 1 year.

Report: Bennett to retire from political life

Knesset dissolves: Lapid to become PM

After numerous crises and efforts to preserve it, coalition to be dissolved. New elections to be held in October.

Knesset dissolves: Lapid to become PM

New York Times:

New York Times says IDF shot Shireen Abu Aqleh

Growing number of foreign news organizations publish results of investigations claiming bullet which killed journalist came from IDF gun.

New York Times says IDF shot Shireen Abu Aqleh

Bennett:

Bennett: Govt. is finished if Judea and Samaria law not passed

PM tells Yamina members "the story is over" if Judea and Samaria law is not passed in the next 2 weeks.

Bennett: Govt. is finished if Judea and Samaria law not passed

Israel, EU, Egypt sign MOU to supply natural gas to Europe

Historic agreement will see Israel help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian energy together with Egypt.

Israel, EU, Egypt sign MOU to supply natural gas to Europe

Bennett: A clear warning light to Iran

The IAEA has passed a resolution calling on Iran to cooperate with the investigation against it.

Bennett: A clear warning light to Iran

Ukrainian Ambassador demands Israel give Ukraine Iron Dome

Ukraine Amb. to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk says Israel's words of support during Russian invasion of his country not backed up by actions.

Ukrainian Ambassador demands Israel give Ukraine Iron Dome