Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

Jeremy Corbyn suspended from Labour Party

Former Labour party leader suspended after belittling report on party's response to anti-Semitism under his leadhership.

Jeremy Corbyn suspended from Labour Party

US to allow 'Israel' on passports of people born in Jerusalem

Trump Admin. reportedly to end policy of not listing country of birthplace of passport holders who were born in Jerusalem.

US to allow 'Israel' on passports of people born in Jerusalem

Israel, Lebanon hold second round of maritime negotiations

Lebanon expands area it claims under its maritime borders in latest round of talks.

Israel, Lebanon hold second round of maritime negotiations

Study: US Jews more like to get coronavirus than other Americans

Pew study finds 10% US Jews test positive for coronavirus antibodies compared to just 2% of the general population.

Study: US Jews more like to get coronavirus than other Americans

Congress to consider bill to provide Israel with bunker buster bombs

Bipartisan bill would allow sale of most powerful bombs in US arsenal to Israel in event Iran reaches nuclear breakout point.

Congress to consider bill to provide Israel with bunker buster bombs

Erdan: Now everyone sees Palestinian incitement

Israeli Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to break from old paradigms. recognize new reality in the Middle East.

Erdan: Now everyone sees Palestinian incitement

2 rockets fired from Gaza

Iron Dome intercepts one rocket fired towards Ashkelon.

2 rockets fired from Gaza

IDF uncovers Gaza terror tunnel

IDF announces discovery of attack tunnel leading from southern Gaza Strip into Israel

IDF uncovers Gaza terror tunnel

Trump: Sudan to compensate terror victims, be taken off state sponsors of terror list

Sudanese government to pay $335 million to terror victims and their families in exchange for removal from State Sponsors of terror list.

Trump: Sudan to compensate terror victims, be taken off state sponsors of terror list

Knesset approves peace deal with UAE

Peace agreement approved by a vote of 80-13. Netanyahu: You don't wait for the Palestinians to make peace.

Knesset approves peace deal with UAE

Twitter blocks Trump campaign account

Trump campaign's twitter account locked for attempting to share video calling Joe Biden a liar over New York Post article on his son Hunter.

Twitter blocks Trump campaign account

Report:

US election systems hacked

FBI, DHS say hackers gained access to government systems, including election support systems.

US election systems hacked

San Diego Rabbi attacked outside synagogue

Teen hits rabbi over the head, yells racial slur at him steps from his San Diego synagogue on Shabbat.

San Diego Rabbi attacked outside synagogue

Dutch woman believed to be first to die from coronavirus reinfection

89-year-old woman undergoing cancer treatment believed to be first person to die after getting COVID-19 twice.

Dutch woman believed to be first to die from coronavirus reinfection

Over 3,000 new coronavirus cases diagnosed yesterday

Death toll rises to 2,040 as number of daily coronavirus cases remains above level at which lockdown can be lifted.

Over 3,000 new coronavirus cases diagnosed yesterday

PA prime minister: 'God help us' if Trump wins

PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh hopes a Biden Administration would be more sympathetic to the PA's positions than Trump Administration.

PA prime minister: 'God help us' if Trump wins

Agudath Israel sues Cuomo over NY synagogue closures

Orthodox organization seeks court order declaring New York restrictions on shul attendance unconstitutional.

Agudath Israel sues Cuomo over NY synagogue closures

Plot to kidnap Michigan governor foiled

6 charged in plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home.

Plot to kidnap Michigan governor foiled

Supreme Court shuts door on demolishing house of terrorist who murdered Amit Ben Yigal

Court refuses to hold another hearing after banning IDF from demolishing home of terrorist who murdered soldier in May.

Supreme Court shuts door on demolishing house of terrorist who murdered Amit Ben Yigal

Brooklyn: Anti-lockdown mob beats fellow hasidic Jew

Protesters call Jewish man filming protest a "snitch," beat him and leave him in critical condition during protest against NY restrictions.

Brooklyn: Anti-lockdown mob beats fellow hasidic Jew

Trump declassifies documents on 'Russia hoax,' Clinton emails

US President orders full declassification of documents related to start of investigation into alleged ties between his campaign and Russia.

Trump declassifies documents on 'Russia hoax,' Clinton emails

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial participants report serious side effects

All participants from two COVID-19 vaccine trials who reported intense side effects say they still support getting the vaccine.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial participants report serious side effects

World Health Organization: COVID-19 vaccine may arrive by end of 2020

WHO Director-General Ghebreyesus says organization has "hope" there will be a vaccine for the coronavirus by year's end.

World Health Organization: COVID-19 vaccine may arrive by end of 2020

Trump to leave hospital, says "Don’t be afraid of Covid"

President to be released at 6:30 PM after being hospitalized for coronavirus treatment.

Trump to leave hospital, says "Don’t be afraid of Covid"

2 Secret Service agents face quarantine after Trump leaves hospital

President Trump faces criticism after leaving hospital with a motorcade while having coronavirus.

2 Secret Service agents face quarantine after Trump leaves hospital

Iranian asylum seeker reveals Jewish ancestry

Iranian chess referee forced to seek asylum after being photographed wearing hijab improperly talks about her Jewish ancestry.

Iranian asylum seeker reveals Jewish ancestry

Netanyahu at UN reveals Hezbollah weapons depot near Beirut Airport

Israeli PM addresses 75th annual UN General Assembly via video address, calls on international community to act against Iran, Hezbollah.

Netanyahu at UN reveals Hezbollah weapons depot near Beirut Airport

Grim milestone:

Number of patients in serious condition passes 800

Number of COVID-19 patients in serious condition surpasses point at which officials warned health system could collapse.

Number of patients in serious condition passes 800

33 COVID-19 deaths over Yom Kippur

Death toll from coronavirus now just below 1,500, 763 patients are in serious condition and 208 are on ventilators.

33 COVID-19 deaths over Yom Kippur

Jared Kushner addresses AIPAC for the first time

Senior White House adviser and architect of the Abraham Accords finally speaks to AIPAC members.

Jared Kushner addresses AIPAC for the first time

Trump at UN blames China for coronavirus

US President delivers address to UN General Assembly as body holds its first virtual gathering due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump at UN blames China for coronavirus

Netanyahu leaves Cabinet meeting for 'call of national importance'

Last time PM Netanyahu left a Cabinet meeting for a 'matter of national importance,' a peace agreement with the UAE was announced.

Netanyahu leaves Cabinet meeting for 'call of national importance'

Trump to announce SCOTUS nominee this week

US President says he hopes to name nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court this Friday or Saturday.

Trump to announce SCOTUS nominee this week

7,000 police, soldiers to enforce lockdown

Head of police operations division explains how police will enforce High Holidays lockdown.

7,000 police, soldiers to enforce lockdown

Italian lawmaker nominates Netanyahu for Nobel Peace Prize

Netanyahu receives nomination for Nobel Peace Prize for signing peace deal with UAE and Bahrain, cultivating ties with Saudi Arabia.

Italian lawmaker nominates Netanyahu for Nobel Peace Prize

Historic day:

Watch: Signing of the Abraham Accords

Israel enters into peace agreement with Gulf states UAE and Bahrain in historic ceremony at the White House.'

Watch: Signing of the Abraham Accords

History in the making

Trump: Other countries want to make peace with Israel

US President meets PM Netanyahu at the White House shortly before signing of historic peace agreement with UAE, Bahrain.

Trump: Other countries want to make peace with Israel

13-year-old boy killed while trying to save grandmother from Oregon wildfire

Teenager in Oregon attempting to evacuate before wildfire hits goes back to save grandmother, both burned to death in family car.

13-year-old boy killed while trying to save grandmother from Oregon wildfire

2 LA cops shot in ambush

Sheriff's deputies in critical condition after gunman walks up to patrol car, shoots them in head at close range.

2 LA cops shot in ambush

EU Advocate General: Shechita bans are unlawful

Jewish groups praise Advocate General Gerard Hogan for telling court bans on ritual slaughter are illegal.

EU Advocate General: Shechita bans are unlawful