Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

Netanyahu released from hospital

Prime Minister rushed to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital due to high fever and coughing, released after undergoing tests.

Netanyahu released from hospital

Report: Trump will not attend opening of embassy in Jerusalem

US President to miss historic opening of US embassy in Israel's capital.

Report: Trump will not attend opening of embassy in Jerusalem

Excited chimps get matzah for Passover

Apes, elephants at Ramat Gan Safari thrilled to receive rare treat of matzah for Passover instead of bread.

Excited chimps get matzah for Passover

Trump Admin expels 60 Russian diplomats

Russian consulate in Seattle closed, 60 diplomats expelled as US responds to poisoning of ex-spy in the UK.

Trump Admin expels 60 Russian diplomats

IDF warns Gazans: Do not approach security fence

IDF planes drop leaflets warning Gaza residents to stay away from border fence during demonstrations this week.

IDF warns Gazans: Do not approach security fence

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat won't seek reelection

Nir Barkat says he will run for Knesset seat with Likud rather than seek third term as mayor of Israel's capital.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat won't seek reelection

UNRWA gets $100 million in new aid after US cuts

UN 'Palestinian refugee' organization continues to face $350 million budget shortfall.

UNRWA gets $100 million in new aid after US cuts

Tens of thousands to lose jobs as Toys R Us closes all stores

Toy giant to close all stores in the US, affecting toy manufacturers and leaving thousands unemployed.

Tens of thousands to lose jobs as Toys R Us closes all stores

Facebook founder's sister: Shabbat is an amazing gift

Randy Zuckerberg tells haredi entrepreneurs the 'the best way to achieve success' is not to give up the values of Judaism.

Facebook founder's sister: Shabbat is an amazing gift

Israel to provide free broadcast of World Cup to Arab states

Israeli national broadcaster to provide free Arabic coverage across Middle East of world's largest sporting event.

Israel to provide free broadcast of World Cup to Arab states

Comptroller: Israel followed international law in Gaza

State Comptroller finds Cabinet, IDF, were properly concerned with avoiding civilian casualties in Gaza conflict, but criticizes IDF.

Comptroller: Israel followed international law in Gaza

Police reveal case against Jerusalem Deputy Mayor

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Meir Turgeman accused of accepting bribes to advance interests of hotel, events hall owners.

Police reveal case against Jerusalem Deputy Mayor

Polish President: Timing of Holocaust bill 'problematic'

Andrzej Duda says it was 'wrong' to pass legislation banning use of term 'Polish death camps' on eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Polish President: Timing of Holocaust bill 'problematic'

London rabbis plan day of prayer against 'education coercion'

Haredi rabbis calls on community to pray as secular organization attempts to force left-wing curriculum on haredi schools.

London rabbis plan day of prayer against 'education coercion'

Moshe Feiglin: Time has come to annex Judea, Samaria - and Gaza

Ex-Likud MK, Zehut party says Trump admin. open to alternative solutions to conflict, but Netanyahu gov't has failed to propose alternative.

Moshe Feiglin: Time has come to annex Judea, Samaria - and Gaza

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' dies before justice can be served

Oskar Groening dies before beginning prison sentence for role in murder of 300,000 Jews.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' dies before justice can be served

'Russia not living up to ceasefire agreement'

US Ambassador to the UN accuses Russia of failing to abide by humanitarian ceasefire in Syria, resulting in civilian deaths in Ghouta.

'Russia not living up to ceasefire agreement'

Superman comes to the Knesset

Lois and Clark star Dean Cain to visit Knesset in support of Israel this week.

Superman comes to the Knesset

Trump to Netanyahu:

'If Europe won't fix Iran deal, US will nix agreement'

Report: President Trump told Netanyahu that he won't accept Iran deal without substantive modifications, is willing to leave agreement.

'If Europe won't fix Iran deal, US will nix agreement'

IDF Chief of Staff meets US European Command chief

Gen. Gadi Eizenkot meets commander of US military forces in Europe as part of joint Juniper Cobra 2018 exercise.

IDF Chief of Staff meets US European Command chief

Air India confirms: Flights to Tel Aviv over Saudi Arabia

For the first time, Saudi Arabia allows direct flights to and from Israel over its territory, shaving hours off flight time.

Air India confirms: Flights to Tel Aviv over Saudi Arabia

Russian plane crashes in Syria, killing all 32 aboard

Military transport aircraft crashes at Russian airbase in Syria. Cause of crash unknown.

Russian plane crashes in Syria, killing all 32 aboard

Israel wins 2 gold medals at Abu Dhabi ju-jitsu competition

Israeli team takes home medals as country erased from map, national anthem not played at international competition.

Israel wins 2 gold medals at Abu Dhabi ju-jitsu competition

'We blocked the terrorist's jeep'

Witness to Akko attack recounts harrowing moments as terrorist ran down soldiers, attempts by civilians and soldiers to stop the carnage.

'We blocked the terrorist's jeep'

Israeli company looks to reunite adoptees with birth parents

MyHeritage brings program which reunites Israeli Yemenite children with their biological families to the US.

Israeli company looks to reunite adoptees with birth parents

Haredi MK: We will force early elections if Draft Law not passed

Finance Committee head Moshe Gafni says left-wing government would have been better for haredim amid push for permanent IDF exemptions.

Haredi MK: We will force early elections if Draft Law not passed

Ambassador Dermer: Iran threatens the entire world

Israeli Ambassador to US warns Iran is continuing nuclear program, buildup in Syria in order to threaten Israel and the rest of the world.

Ambassador Dermer: Iran threatens the entire world

After 3 children, couple has sextuplets

Alabama couple overjoyed following birth of six healthy new babies.

After 3 children, couple has sextuplets

Large earthquakes strike Japan, New Guinea

3 killed in New Guinea, earthquake strikes near center of 2011 quake which caused deadly tsunami.

Large earthquakes strike Japan, New Guinea

Bezeq owner: Interrogators are killing me

After presiding judge accused of collusion with investigator, defendant says: I will not lie and say I committed a crime- even if I die.

Bezeq owner: Interrogators are killing me

WH: Europe knows it can't replace US

White House official says PA knows US can't be replaced in peace process despite running to Europe for support.

WH: Europe knows it can't replace US

Knesset Speaker: 'Memory of the Holocaust in question'

In Brussels, Speaker notes that the Belgian winner of Iranian award for anti-Semitic cartoon was named 'cultural ambassador' of Belgian town

Knesset Speaker: 'Memory of the Holocaust in question'

Watch: What did VP Pence write at the Western Wall?

US Vice President Mike Pence writes note in guestbook during historic visit to Jerusalem holy site.

Watch: What did VP Pence write at the Western Wall?

PLO: UNRWA remains crucial

PLO official says organization's budgetary problems part of plot to bring it down and not due to economic factors.

PLO: UNRWA remains crucial

Amb. Haley: No rewarding UNRWA, PA for bad behavior

US ambassador to the UN says UNRWA must reform, PA must embrace peace if they are to continue receiving US aid.

Amb. Haley: No rewarding UNRWA, PA for bad behavior

Liberman: Better Netanyahu than Lapid

Yisrael Beytenu leader vows to support Netanyahu as PM in next Knesset.

Liberman: Better Netanyahu than Lapid

Hunt continues for rabbi's killers

Hamas vows more terror attacks after security forces break up terror cell responsible for murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

Hunt continues for rabbi's killers

Liberman: We'll get everyone involved in murder of Rabbi Shevach

DM says all members of terror cell which murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach have been identified, would soon be brought to justice.

Liberman: We'll get everyone involved in murder of Rabbi Shevach

'Time to end UNRWA absurdity'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon praises US withholding $65 million from UNRWA.

'Time to end UNRWA absurdity'

El Al plane carrying Dep. Minister makes emergency landing

Plane forced to make emergency landing at frozen Canadian airbase with Israeli politician on board. Replacement plane sent.

El Al plane carrying Dep. Minister makes emergency landing