Yitz Goldberg

Yitz Goldberg

Editor and writer at Israel National News-Arutz Sheva

Editor and writer with a background in Middle Eastern affairs, religious Zionist politics, and US domestic affairs.

News by Yitz Goldberg

'Crossed the line'

'Crossed the line': Ambassador Leiter blasts Minister Golan on Reform remarks

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter condemned Minister May Golan’s remarks about Reform Judaism, calling them 'disgusting and reprehensible.'

'Crossed the line': Ambassador Leiter blasts Minister Golan on Reform remarks

'Whooped the Zios'

'Whooped the Zios' | Man who attacked Jew near LA synagogue charged with federal crime

Federal prosecutors charged a California man with a hate crime after he allegedly assaulted a Jewish man during an anti-Israel protest in Los Angeles.

'Whooped the Zios' | Man who attacked Jew near LA synagogue charged with federal crime

Not all leftists:

Not all leftists: Austrian left-wing group takes stand against antisemitism at Eurovision

Austria’s Young Greens released videos condemning antisemitism and defending Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026.

Not all leftists: Austrian left-wing group takes stand against antisemitism at Eurovision

Qassem warns Israel: We will turn the battlefield into hell

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed continued attacks on Israel, rejected surrender, and called for indirect negotiations through Lebanon.

Qassem warns Israel: We will turn the battlefield into hell

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

Anti-Israel demonstrators and pro-Israel counterprotesters clashed outside a Brooklyn synagogue as police detained several people.

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

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Watch: IDF soldiers celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in the snow

Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon celebrating a white Lag Ba'Omer with a warm bonfire after a rare May cold front brought snow to Israel's highest peak.

Watch: IDF soldiers celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in the snow

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Watch: Heckler claims 'Islamophobia' - Conservative leader shoots back

Kemi Badenoch faces a tense audience clash while warning of rising antisemitism in Britain, rejecting comparisons, and calling the situation a national emergency.

Watch: Heckler claims 'Islamophobia' - Conservative leader shoots back

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, found on synagogues and homes in Queens, as officials warn of rising hate crimes targeting Jews.

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

Tensions in the Dahieh:

Lebanese troops deployed to Hezbollah Beirut stronghold following heavy weapon fire

Lebanese army deploys in Beirut’s Dahieh after masked gunmen fire weapons at a Hezbollah funeral, with forces pursuing suspects as supporters shout anti-government slogans.

Lebanese troops deployed to Hezbollah Beirut stronghold following heavy weapon fire

US probe links more UNRWA staff to Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

USAID watchdog links additional UNRWA staff to Hamas and Oct. 7 attacks, referring them for bans from US-funded aid programs.

US probe links more UNRWA staff to Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

Zelenskyy blasts Israel over alleged 'stolen' grain shipment

Zelenskyy accuses Israel of allowing “stolen" Ukrainian grain shipments, warns of sanctions as Kyiv protests arrival of vessel in Haifa.

Zelenskyy blasts Israel over alleged 'stolen' grain shipment

Lebanese President, Hezbollah leader accuse each other of treason

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defends negotiations with Israel, accusing Hezbollah of dragging the country into war and rejecting claims of treason.

Lebanese President, Hezbollah leader accuse each other of treason

Is he really still alive?

Is he really still alive? Mural of dead Iranian leaders depicts Mojtaba Khamenei

A new mural in Mashhad depicting Mojtaba Khamenei among deceased figures fuels speculation about his condition amid reports of severe injuries and isolation.

Is he really still alive? Mural of dead Iranian leaders depicts Mojtaba Khamenei

'Strengthens Trump and Bibi'

'Strengthens Trump and Bibi' | Thomas Friedman's Iran dilemma

NYT columnist says that while he supports the downfall of the Iranian regime, he would not want to see it politically strengthen the leaders of the US and Israel, who he called 'terrible, terrible people.'

'Strengthens Trump and Bibi' | Thomas Friedman's Iran dilemma

Just hours in:

Just hours in: Ceasefire showing signs of collapse

Iranian parliament speaker accused the US of violating key ceasefire terms before negotiations, raising doubts about further talks. Israel believes Iran may strike, as Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz.

Just hours in: Ceasefire showing signs of collapse

Trump vs. Segal

Trump vs. Segal | Will the top Israeli political correspondent go to American jail?

Trump threatens jail for leak as Israeli journalist claims role in report on missing US airman, later denies certainty but vows to protect source.

Trump vs. Segal | Will the top Israeli political correspondent go to American jail?

Awkward moment:

Awkward moment: Syrian President battles water bottle

Syrian president draws attention after awkward on-stage moment goes viral, as he discusses Iran, Israel ties and Syria’s post-war future.

Awkward moment: Syrian President battles water bottle

Diplomatic incident:

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter Holy Sepulchre despite wartime restrictions

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa stopped en route to Holy Sepulchre after attempting entry despite wartime restrictions, Israel cites missile threat

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter Holy Sepulchre despite wartime restrictions

Report:

Report: Lebanon tracking presence of Iranian nationals in the country

Lebanon launches sweeping probe into Iranian nationals amid fears of hidden IRGC activity, as diplomats flee and tensions surge across the country.

Report: Lebanon tracking presence of Iranian nationals in the country

'Go back to Qatar'

'Go back to Qatar': Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Al Jazeera camera crew faced confrontation from local Jewish community members at the scene of an arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

'Go back to Qatar': Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Lebanon PM: We will not back down against Hezbollah

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam blames Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into war, signals openness to negotiations with Israel and limiting weapons.

Lebanon PM: We will not back down against Hezbollah

Anti-Israel coalitions join forces for ‘largest’ Gaza flotilla

Anti-Israel activist groups announced plans for a unified flotilla of over 100 vessels to Gaza, aiming to deliver aid and challenge the blockade.

Anti-Israel coalitions join forces for ‘largest’ Gaza flotilla

Reza Pahlavi to Iranians:

Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to mark ancient festival in defiance of regime

Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to mark Charshanbeh Suri in defiance of the Islamic Republic and called for protests outside regime embassies.

Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to mark ancient festival in defiance of regime

Norway:

Norway: Man arrested after suspicious activity near Trondheim synagogue

Norwegian police arrest suspect after incident near synagogue in Trondheim; second person sought following vehicle chase from city

Norway: Man arrested after suspicious activity near Trondheim synagogue

US to Iranian civilians:

US to Iranian civilians: Avoid ports along the Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM warns that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations, forfeiting their protected status and making them valid targets.

US to Iranian civilians: Avoid ports along the Strait of Hormuz

For second time:

For second time since war began: NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkey

Iranian ballistic missile entered Turkish airspace and was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense elements. This is the second time NATO intercepted an Iranian missile since the war began.

For second time since war began: NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkey

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Watch: Emirati aircraft intercept Iranian drones

UAE's Ministry of Defense publishes footage showing the its air defences intercepting and destroying Iranian UAVs that attempted to target the country.

Watch: Emirati aircraft intercept Iranian drones

Macron to Netanyahu:

Macron to Netanyahu: Refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon

French president urges Hezbollah to halt attacks, calls on Israel to avoid ground offensive and return to ceasefire agreement.

Macron to Netanyahu: Refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon

White House:

WH Press Sec.: Full control will soon be gained over entire Iranian airspace

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs the press for the first time since the operation against Iran began.

WH Press Sec.: Full control will soon be gained over entire Iranian airspace

First since World War II

Watch: US submarine sinks Iranian ship in Indian Ocean

Footage shows the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena being hit by a US Navy torpedo, the first ship sunk by a US torpedo since World War II.

Watch: US submarine sinks Iranian ship in Indian Ocean

Lebanese government issues immediate ban on Hezbollah's armed activity

Lebanse cabinet demands Hezbollah disarm, orders army to enforce weapons restrictions north of Litani River amid regional tensions and ceasefire demands.

Lebanese government issues immediate ban on Hezbollah's armed activity

Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel graffiti, one arrested

Met Police arrest suspect after anti-Israel slogans sprayed on Parliament Square monument; Downing Street condemns vandalism as abhorrent.

Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel graffiti, one arrested

Iran-US nuclear meeting ends, Omani FM claims 'significant progress'

Oman reports progress after Geneva talks as US and Iran prepare for consultations and technical discussions in Vienna next week.

Iran-US nuclear meeting ends, Omani FM claims 'significant progress'

Report: Just half of UK Jews celebrate Purim

A JPR survey of 4,822 UK Jews finds 49% celebrated Purim in 2025, with observance closely tied to age, children at home and synagogue ties.

Report: Just half of UK Jews celebrate Purim

US pulls out of largest northeast Syria base amid shift

US convoy departs Qasrak base as officials signal a phased drawdown, with up to 1,000 troops reportedly set to leave Syria in the coming weeks.

US pulls out of largest northeast Syria base amid shift

Europe’s last Jewish haven?

Europe’s last Jewish haven? Inside a 1,000-year-old community’s fight to survive

In historic Prague, young Jewish leaders speak with Arutz Sheva about battling rising antisemitism and a shrinking community, vowing to rebuild pride and secure their future.

Europe’s last Jewish haven? Inside a 1,000-year-old community’s fight to survive

As sides meet

Khamenei as sides meet: US warships can be sent “to the bottom of the sea"

As renewed negotiations with the US continue, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted threats online, warning American military forces and rejecting limits on Iran’s missiles.

Khamenei as sides meet: US warships can be sent “to the bottom of the sea"

Swiss commentator’s anti-Israel rant erupts at Winter Olympics

Stefan Renna questions Israeli bobsled captain's Olympic eligibility on air, sparking sharp responses.

Swiss commentator’s anti-Israel rant erupts at Winter Olympics

5,700 detained ISIS fighters moved to Iraq in secretive night operation

US and coalition forces complete 23-day operation transferring more than 5,700 ISIS fighters from Syria to Iraqi custody to bolster regional security.

5,700 detained ISIS fighters moved to Iraq in secretive night operation

Smoke over Iranian capital:

Massive fire erupts in Tehran market

A massive fire broke out in Jannat Abbad market in western Tehran, footage shows large plume of smoke over the city.

Massive fire erupts in Tehran market