Tziki Brandwine

Tziki Brandwine

Former Arutz Sheva editor and reporter

Arutz Sheva editor and reporter

News by Tziki Brandwine

Biden:

Biden: I really thought I had the best chance of beating Trump

US President says he believes he could have won reelection had he remained in the White House race, but acknowledges uncertainty about whether he would have completed another full term.

Biden: I really thought I had the best chance of beating Trump

Watch:

Watch: Protesters destroy statue of Netanyahu in Mexico

The destruction was accompanied by shouts of 'Long Live Palestine' from the onlookers.

Watch: Protesters destroy statue of Netanyahu in Mexico

South Korean president builds fortress to avoid arrest

The presidential guard of South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol is strengthening defenses at his official residence to prevent his arrest.

South Korean president builds fortress to avoid arrest

Israeli killed in ski accident in Romania

Israeli man killed in snowmobile accident at Azuga ski resort in central Romania.

Israeli killed in ski accident in Romania

Japanese fisherman sells bluefin tuna fish for 1.3 million dollars

Masahiro Takeuchi, a 73-year-old Japanese fisherman, sold a bluefin tuna at a Tokyo fish market for 1.3 million dollars.

Japanese fisherman sells bluefin tuna fish for 1.3 million dollars

After many hours:

After many hours: Three Israelis rescued from Mount Hakuba in Japan

Three Israelis who went snowboarding rescued from Japan's Mount Hakuba, after being trapped there for hours.

After many hours: Three Israelis rescued from Mount Hakuba in Japan

'Tried to topple the gov't'

Israeli arrested in Venezuela for 'trying to topple the government'

125 people arrested by the Venezuelan regime on charges of working to topple it. Among those arrested is an Israeli citizen.

Israeli arrested in Venezuela for 'trying to topple the government'

Donald Trump:

Donald Trump: 'If the hostages aren't returned, there will be hell to pay—not ‘don’t’

Donald Trump reiterated his threat, stating "there will be hell to pay" if the hostages are not released by the time he assumes office.

Donald Trump: 'If the hostages aren't returned, there will be hell to pay—not ‘don’t’

Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister of Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party and as PM earlier today.

Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister of Canada

Drama in Austria:

Drama in Austria: Chancellor resigns after political stalemate

Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced his resignation after failing to form a unity government despite the far-right party's electoral gains.

Drama in Austria: Chancellor resigns after political stalemate

Suspect identified

15 dead, dozens wounded, in New Orleans ramming attack

Two police officers shot after vehicle rams dozens of New Year's partygoers in New Orleans. At least 15 reported dead.

15 dead, dozens wounded, in New Orleans ramming attack

European elections shifting to the right

The upcoming German elections are poised to bring the conservative CDU back to power, signaling a shift in Europe towards right-leaning governments.

European elections shifting to the right

Financial Times:

Financial Times: Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

The Financial Times released a report for the end of 2024 correcting several previous suppositions that proved incorrect.

Financial Times: Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

Nazi hunter calls to stop putting Nazis on trial

Thomas Walther, a German lawyer known for his involvement in prosecuting Nazis, has called for an end to the prosecution of Nazi criminals.

Nazi hunter calls to stop putting Nazis on trial

Azerbaijan demands Russia apologize for shooting down plane

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan called on Russia to apologize and compensate for the downing of an Azerbaijani plane over Kazakhstan last week, which led to numerous casualties.

Azerbaijan demands Russia apologize for shooting down plane

Kazakhstan plane crash caused by Russian AA missile

A Russian antiaircraft missile reportedly caused yesterday's plane crash in Kazakhstan, which claimed at least 38 lives.

Kazakhstan plane crash caused by Russian AA missile

Report:

Report: Assad's wife critically ill with leukemia

The Telegraph reports that Asma Al-Assad's chances of survival are 50/50, and she has been placed in isolation by her doctors to minimize the risk of infection due to her weakened immune system.

Report: Assad's wife critically ill with leukemia

-15 Celcius:

Massive chanukiyot built in freezing Russia

In preparation for the lighting of the first candle of Hanukah, Jews in Tyumen in Siberia, and Samara in Russia build large and spectacular chanukiyot from ice.

Massive chanukiyot built in freezing Russia

Footage: Plane with 72 aboard crashes en route to Russia

Plane carrying dozens of passengers from Baku to Grozny crashes in Kazakhstan, at least 27 survive.

Footage: Plane with 72 aboard crashes en route to Russia

Haniyeh elimination

Iran responds to Katz's claim of responsibility for Haniyeh's elimination

Iran's ambassador to the UN writes to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says Iranian attack on Israel in October should be recognized as legitimate after Defense Minister Katz claimed responsibility for the elimination of Hamas leader.

Iran responds to Katz's claim of responsibility for Haniyeh's elimination

After commuting 37 sentences

After commuting 37 sentences | Man who murdered 11 Jews to be executed

Despite record-breaking commutation, outgoing President Biden refuses to pardon three, including the murderer of 11 congregants at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018.

After commuting 37 sentences | Man who murdered 11 Jews to be executed

Britain considering lowering voting age to 16

Lucy Powell, a senior Labour government member, indicated that the UK may introduce legislation to lower the voting age to 16 this spring.

Britain considering lowering voting age to 16

Teacher Discovers:

Teacher Discovers: Vanished student became Syrian foreign minister

As'ad al-Shaybani, who was appointed Foreign Minister of Syria after the fall of the regime, had been a student in Turkey until recently. His teacher had been looking for him for two weeks before he learned of his new post.

Teacher Discovers: Vanished student became Syrian foreign minister

Report:

Report: New investigation accuses Israelis of instigating Amsterdam riot

A Washington Post article disputes claims of one-sided violence against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam, citing footage showing that both sides engaged in aggression.

Report: New investigation accuses Israelis of instigating Amsterdam riot

Israel and US voice security suspicions about Elon Musk

Nine countries in Europe and the Middle East, including Israel, are questioning the credibility of entrepreneur Elon Musk, and fear sharing of sensitive information.

Israel and US voice security suspicions about Elon Musk

CNN blunder:

Prisoner CNN helped release found to be notorious Assad regime torturer

CNN admits prisoner it helped free from Syrian prison was actually notorious lieutenant for Assad regime, not civilian as he claimed.

Prisoner CNN helped release found to be notorious Assad regime torturer

PMO denies Netanyahu headed to Cairo for ceasefire talks

Prime Minister's Office issues denial after Reuters report of a dramatic development in hostage and ceasefire talks could signal that a deal may be signed in the coming days.

PMO denies Netanyahu headed to Cairo for ceasefire talks

London:

London: Venue cancels Jewish concert

Just one day before Benny Friedman's concert in London, England, the secured venue pulled out citing 'security concerns.'

London: Venue cancels Jewish concert

High school shooting:

Teen kills teacher and another student in Wisconsin high school shooting

17-year-old female student opens fire at private Christian school in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and another teenage student before committing suicide. The motive is unknown.

Teen kills teacher and another student in Wisconsin high school shooting

Report:

Report: Canadian govt. on verge of collapse; PM Trudeau to resign

Following weakening of the ruling party in Canada, Minister of Finance announces her resignation, and it is anticipated that the Prime Minister will also resign later today.

Report: Canadian govt. on verge of collapse; PM Trudeau to resign

South Korean President denies attempting a coup

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea addressed the failed coup attempts and ongoing investigation against him, dismissing claims that the imposition of martial law was a coup attempt.

South Korean President denies attempting a coup

Former Pres. Rivlin:

Former Pres. Rivlin: Queen Elizabeth believed every Israeli is a terrorist

Former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin speaks at London event, says the late Queen Elizabeth 'believed that every one of us is a terrorist or the son of a terrorist.'

Former Pres. Rivlin: Queen Elizabeth believed every Israeli is a terrorist

Russia:

Russia: Lengthy jail sentences for rioters who targeted Jews at Dagestan airport

Sentences of 8 and 9 years in prison were handed down to nine of the participants in the attempted lynching at the Dagestan airport shortly after the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

Russia: Lengthy jail sentences for rioters who targeted Jews at Dagestan airport

Best airline companies:

List of best airlines in the world shows El Al in fourth place - from the bottom

Belgian airline, Brussels Airlines, takes first place in AirHelp's list of best airline companies. El Al fourth from last.

List of best airlines in the world shows El Al in fourth place - from the bottom

Khamenei: US and Zionist regime planned Assad's downfall

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims the main reason for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's downfall was US, Israeli planning in 'dark rooms.'

Khamenei: US and Zionist regime planned Assad's downfall

Report:

Report: Hamas provides list of hostages it holds

According to Saudi reports, Hamas provided mediators a list of hostages it holds.

Report: Hamas provides list of hostages it holds

Reports:

Reports: Israeli tanks are about 20 km from Damascus

In the wake of the toppling of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Israel has struck more than 250 targets across Syria. Reports say the IDF has taken control of nine villages in the southern suburbs of Damascus.

Reports: Israeli tanks are about 20 km from Damascus

European countries freeze asylum requests from Syrian citizens

After fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Germany and Austria announce freeze of applications from Syrians for asylum.

European countries freeze asylum requests from Syrian citizens

Trump, Musk, or Netanyahu:

Trump, Musk, or Netanyahu? Who will be Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year?'

Israeli PM joins both US Presidential candidates, Mexico's first female president, podcaster Joe Rogan, and more as Time Magazine's nominees for 2024's Person of the Year.

Trump, Musk, or Netanyahu? Who will be Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year?'

Where's Assad? Did his plane crash?

Rumors abound as to the Syrian president's whereabouts following the fall of his government. Senior Syrian army officers claim he fled the country, but Israeli sources are uncertain.

Where's Assad? Did his plane crash?