Gary Willig

Gary Willig

News writer. Immigrated from the US in 2012

News by Gary Willig

'Hamas truck' menaces Jewish residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Pickup truck adorned with blood paint, image of bloody hands, PLO flag, and picture of Yasser Arafat often seen outside local Chabad center in what has been called an intimidation tactic against Jewish residents.

'Hamas truck' menaces Jewish residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Col. Richard Kemp:

Col. Richard Kemp: 'Hamas is on its knees, Haniyeh's replacement may be more reasonable'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr are 'very significant,' calls for US to pay $5 million bounty on Fuad Shukr to families of the 12 Druze children he murdered.

Col. Richard Kemp: 'Hamas is on its knees, Haniyeh's replacement may be more reasonable'

Times Square:

Anti-Israel protesters wave portrait of Ismail Haniyeh in Times Square

Protesters wave Hamas flags while burning an American flag, mourn killing of Hamas's leader while calling to 'globalize the Intifada' during New York demonstration.

Anti-Israel protesters wave portrait of Ismail Haniyeh in Times Square

Rashida Tlaib condemns killing of terrorist on FBI most wanted list

Anti-Israel Congresswoman criticized for condemning strike in which Fuad Shukr was killed after ignoring the massacre of 12 children he was responsible for. Shukr was also responsible for the 1983 killing of 241 US servicemen.

Rashida Tlaib condemns killing of terrorist on FBI most wanted list

Washington Post apologizes for misleading headline on Majdal Shams massacre

The newspaper was widely criticized for headline focusing on Israeli strikes in Lebanon that failed to mention the massacre of 12 Israeli children despite accompanying a large photograph from the funeral of one of the victims.

Washington Post apologizes for misleading headline on Majdal Shams massacre

Col. Richard Kemp:

Col. Kemp: 'Bureaucrats, timid politicians can't tell Israel how to respond to Hezbollah'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva bureaucrats and politicians in New York, Washington, and London can't determine for Israel how it will respond to the Majdal Shams massacre.

Col. Kemp: 'Bureaucrats, timid politicians can't tell Israel how to respond to Hezbollah'

Our murdered children

There is talk in Washington and London of ensuring that Israel is supplied with defensive but not offensive weaponry. Has all life even tangentially related to Jews become so cheap that this is what passes for morality in the enlightened 21st Century? Opinion.

Our murdered children

Ritchie Torres:

Ritchie Torres: 'Free Palestine movement seeks Final Solution, not freedom'

Rep. Torres reacts to photograph of anti-Israel protester in Washington with sign calling for a 'Final Solution' against 'Zionists,' following violent anti-Israel riot during Netanyahu's address to Congress.

Ritchie Torres: 'Free Palestine movement seeks Final Solution, not freedom'

Human Rights Expert:

Human Rights Expert: HRW report on Hamas crimes a 'despicable anti-Jewish report'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the newly released Human Rights Watch report on Hamas war crimes refuses to acknowledge Hamas's systemic use of rape.

Human Rights Expert: HRW report on Hamas crimes a 'despicable anti-Jewish report'

Outside RNC convention:

Congressman assaulted by anti-Israel activst outside RNC convention

Wisconson Rep. Derrick Van Orden accuses Code Pink activist of assaulting him during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Congressman assaulted by anti-Israel activst outside RNC convention

Report:

Report: SJP chapter claimed Trump assassination attempt was staged to distract from Gaza

Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at University of California San Diego claims the shooting of former President Trump on Saturday was staged to distract from alleged 'massacre' in Khan Yunis.

Report: SJP chapter claimed Trump assassination attempt was staged to distract from Gaza

Whither Unconditional Surrender?

The fact that Israel has not demanded Hamas’s unconditional surrender is a strategic blunder as great as any made before or after the October 7 massacre. Opiniion.

Whither Unconditional Surrender?

Marvel erases identity of Israeli superhero in upcoming movie

Israeli superheroine Sabra's backstory completely rewritten to make her Russian instead of Israeli in upcoming Captain America film as Marvel Studios bows to anti-Israel critics.

Marvel erases identity of Israeli superhero in upcoming movie

Another synagogue targeted:

Violence at anti-Israel protest outside Queens synagogue

3 weeks after the violent riot outside a Los Angeles synagogue, anti-Israel protesters targeted a synagogue in Kew Garden Hills where an Israeli real estate seminar was being held.

Violence at anti-Israel protest outside Queens synagogue

Survey:

Survey: Over 1/3 of Jewish New Yorkers say city not safe for Jews

44% of Jews and 67% of Orthodox Jews say they personally feel unsafe amid rise in antisemitic incidents and hate crimes, new poll finds. 'Five-alarm fire.'

Survey: Over 1/3 of Jewish New Yorkers say city not safe for Jews

Rescued hostage sues US nonprofit that employed his captor

Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued during Operation Arnon, files lawsuit against People Media Project, which employed the man who held Almog and 2 other hostages captive in his Gaza apartment.

Rescued hostage sues US nonprofit that employed his captor

Candace Owens claims:

Candace Owens claims Hitler wasn't the most evil, Mengele experiments 'bizarre propaganda'

Former Daily Wire employee engages in more antisemitic conspiracy theories, claims the allies were worse than Nazis and the Holocaust was 'ethnic cleansing' rather than genocide.

Candace Owens claims Hitler wasn't the most evil, Mengele experiments 'bizarre propaganda'

Kamala Harris doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong

Hate, anger, a complete lack of empathy, extreme narcissism, and utter joy at the suffering and death of Jews are the "emotions" Harris chose to praise.

Kamala Harris doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong

5th-grade graduation attack:

Jewish woman's family sues NYC for $100 million after assault at 5th-grade graduation

Family who were beaten by Muslim family shouting 'free Palestine at Brooklyn elementary school graduation accuses school of allowing antisemitic incitement, leading to attack.

Jewish woman's family sues NYC for $100 million after assault at 5th-grade graduation

NYC:

NYC: Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags on July 4

Anti-Israel activists gather in Washington Square Park, burn American flags on America's Independence Day while waving Palestinian flags.

NYC: Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags on July 4

Op-ed:

To an antisemite, nothing is more painful than the truth

News organizations are supposed to provide their audiences with the truth. But when it comes to Israel, ideology always seems to trump the truth. Op-ed.

To an antisemite, nothing is more painful than the truth

NYC Dyke March deletes, apologizes for post saying Jews welcome

Organizers of 'Dykes Against Genocide' march apologize for post that accused Israel of genocide but also acknowledged October 7 massacre, says it is fully committed to 'Palestinian liberation.'

NYC Dyke March deletes, apologizes for post saying Jews welcome

Victim of LA synagogue attack says mayor refused to meet him

Man who was beaten during a violent antisemitic protest outside a Los Angeles synagogue says he was barred from press conference held by LA Mayor Bass to prevent him from making her look bad.

Victim of LA synagogue attack says mayor refused to meet him

Anti-Israel activist who took over NY subway car turns himself in

Activist who chanted "Raise your hands if you're a Zionist! This is your chance to get out!" on subway car turns himself in. The activist had not covered his face like other protesters had.

Anti-Israel activist who took over NY subway car turns himself in

LA leading race to the bottom as America's Antisemitism Capital

The pogrom outside a synagogue is the latest event giving Los Angeles the lead in the race to bottom as America’s Antisemitism Capital.

LA leading race to the bottom as America's Antisemitism Capital

Counter-terror expert:

Counter-terror expert: How 'cornered rat' Yahya Sinwar survived 8 months of war

US counter-terror experts say Hamas leader, October 7 mastermind avoiding using electronic communication, likely surrounded by hostages in tunnel in Khan Yunis.

Counter-terror expert: How 'cornered rat' Yahya Sinwar survived 8 months of war

Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation

Jewish woman, her husband, and teenage son assaulted by Arabic-speaking family at 5th-grade graduation ceremony. NYPD refuses to investigate assault as a hate crime.

Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation

Anti-Israel protestors target California synagogue, Jewish school

Activists gather outside Shaarey Zedek Congregation in Valley Village, California to protest Israel, angering parents of children attending the school there.

Anti-Israel protestors target California synagogue, Jewish school

Masked man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car identified

Masked activist who threatened Jewish man on NYC subway car identified as 36-year-old man who lives in his parents' $1.8 million California home.

Masked man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car identified

New York must ban masks before someone gets killed

We cannot count on the Jew-haters’ cowardice continuing forever, especially when they are allowed to hide their identities by covering their faces. Op-ed.

New York must ban masks before someone gets killed

Human rights expert:

Human rights expert: UNHRC report a 'case-study in antisemitism'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, criticizes UN Human Rights Council for report that attacks Israel and whitewashes Hamas atrocities.

Human rights expert: UNHRC report a 'case-study in antisemitism'

'US held hostage by Israel'

Candace Owens claims Israel holds US hostage, suggests AIPAC killed JFK

Former Daily Wire employee engages in more antisemitic conspiracy theories while interviewing Briahna Joy Gray, who was fired after disrespecting the sibling of a Hamas hostage.

Candace Owens claims Israel holds US hostage, suggests AIPAC killed JFK

Columbia University:

Columbia University professor told students to avoid 'Jew-controlled' media

Antisemitism task force reveals multiple antisemitic incidents at Columbia University, targeting of Jewish students following October 7 massacre.

Columbia University professor told students to avoid 'Jew-controlled' media

Elderly Jewish man spat on in antisemitic incident in New York

Man tearing down posters of Israeli hostages charges at 74-year-old Jewish man, spits at him, and says 'Free Palestine.'

Elderly Jewish man spat on in antisemitic incident in New York

Ex-KKK leader David Duke sides with anti-Israel protests

White supremacist and antisemite says he supports anyone working against 'Jewish supremacy,' claims 'we're being genocided like the Palestinians.'

Ex-KKK leader David Duke sides with anti-Israel protests

On the frontlines of the home front volunteer effort

Arutz Sheva sits down with Jerusalem resident Arye Dobuler, who has been volunteering with the civilians evacuated from the north and south since October 7, to discuss the volunteer efforts and how best to help the evacuees.

On the frontlines of the home front volunteer effort

'Palestine' painted on Park Avenue Synagogue

'Palestine' written on wall of one of New York's largest synagogues as city continues to reel from spate of serious antisemitic incidents last week.

'Palestine' painted on Park Avenue Synagogue

ADL calls for anti-mask laws to combat antisemites in New York

Following rise in antisemitic incidents in New York, ADL calls for revival of anti-mask laws that were used against the KKK before being repealed during the COVID pandemic.

ADL calls for anti-mask laws to combat antisemites in New York

Brooklyn Museum

Homes of Brooklyn Museum director, Jewish officials hit with antisemitic graffiti

Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitic graffiti, vandalism, on homes of museum director and Jewish board members, including inverted red triangle used as a Hamas symbol.

Homes of Brooklyn Museum director, Jewish officials hit with antisemitic graffiti

'Zionists raise you hands'

'Zionists raise you hands:' Masked anti-Israel activists take over NY subway car

Large group of anti-Israel activists demand to know if there are any 'Zionists' aboard subway car, warn 'this is your chance to get out.'

'Zionists raise you hands:' Masked anti-Israel activists take over NY subway car