Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

2 Democratic lawmakers carjacked carjacked within 24 hours

Illinois State Senate Majority Leader and Pennsylvania Congresswoman both have their cars stolen less than a day apart.

2 Democratic lawmakers carjacked carjacked within 24 hours

Police: No evidence for BBC claim attacked Jewish youths used anti-Muslim slur

London police close investigation into claim by BBC that anti-Muslim slurs were heard when a bus of Jewish youths was attacked on Hanukkah.

Police: No evidence for BBC claim attacked Jewish youths used anti-Muslim slur

1st confirmed death from Omicron variant in Britain

New COVID variant which has had much of the world spooked claims its first victim in UK.

1st confirmed death from Omicron variant in Britain

Jewish teen killed in Woodmere car crash

15-year-old girl dies after drunk driver crashes into vehicle while she was returning home from camp reunion.

Jewish teen killed in Woodmere car crash

Bennett offers assistance after deadly US tornadoes

PM says Israel ready to assist after at least 84 killed in tornadoes which swept across 5 US states.

Bennett offers assistance after deadly US tornadoes

Fauci: Omicron variant 'less severe' than Delta

White House infectious disease expert says new COVID variant more infectious but causes less severe influence, more data needed.

Fauci: Omicron variant 'less severe' than Delta

Health Minister: 4th vaccine dose for all Israelis a possibility

Minister Nitzan Horowitz says if data shows drop in efficacy of booster shots, an additional booster shot would be authorized.

Health Minister: 4th vaccine dose for all Israelis a possibility

Sec. of State Blinken not optimistic about Iran nuclear talks

US Secretary of State speaks of resumed nuclear talks in Vienna, says Iran still has a chance to turn things around.

Sec. of State Blinken not optimistic about Iran nuclear talks

World Squash Championship cancelled after Malaysia bans Israeli team

World Squash Federation announces cancelation of 2021 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship in Malaysia, citing visa problems, Omicron.

World Squash Championship cancelled after Malaysia bans Israeli team

Man arrested on suspicion of being suicide bomber at Haifa hospital

PA resident in Israel illegally arrested after saying he will be a 'martyr' at entrance to Rambam hospital. No explosives found.

Man arrested on suspicion of being suicide bomber at Haifa hospital

Verdict: 3 defendants guilty of murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Georgia jury finds all 3 suspects guilty of murder in the death of Ahmaud Arbery.

Verdict: 3 defendants guilty of murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Dov Hikind: Radical Dems care more about criminals than civilians

Former NY Democratic Assemblyman calls out AOC, other far-left Dems for pushing for bail reform right after deadly Wisconsin ramming.

Dov Hikind: Radical Dems care more about criminals than civilians

Algerian judoka who quit rather than face Israeli wants to join Hamas

Fethi Nourine announces his retirement after 10-year suspension for refusing to face Israeli at Olympics, calls for Muslims to support Hamas

Algerian judoka who quit rather than face Israeli wants to join Hamas

Suspect in deadly Wisconsin ramming attack named

Police identify suspect in ramming attack which left 5 dead at a Christmas parade in  Waukesha, Wisonsin.

Suspect in deadly Wisconsin ramming attack named

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