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

UK:

UK: Pro-Israel MP forced to leave politics after death threats from Islamists

British MP Mike Freer announced he would not seek reelection following an arson attack on his office and numerous death threats by Islamists.

UK: Pro-Israel MP forced to leave politics after death threats from Islamists

'Serious threat to the peace'

'Serious threat to the peace' |Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

'Serious threat to the peace' |Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

'We live in a Zionist city'

'We live in a Zionist city' | NYU professor denies Hamas atrocities

Amin Husain told a group of students in a pro-Palestinian 'teach-in' that allegations of rape and other atrocities by Hamas were 'not true.'

'We live in a Zionist city' | NYU professor denies Hamas atrocities

Hamas propaganda?

Factual encyclopedia or Hamas propaganda? | Wikipedia's shocking anti-Israel bias

Arutz Sheva found that the Arabic version of the online encyclopedia displays a PLO flag and banner calling to stop the 'genocide.' Arabic versions of articles are biased, with some presenting unconfirmed reports or even blatant lies as facts.

Factual encyclopedia or Hamas propaganda? | Wikipedia's shocking anti-Israel bias

London:

Police foil plot by pro-Palestinian activists to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Six activists from the Palestine Action group allegedly intended to target the London Stock Exchange on Monday morning, causing damage and 'locking on' to prevent the building from opening for trading.

Police foil plot by pro-Palestinian activists to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Mike Pence to IDF soldiers:

Pence to IDF soldiers: 'The American people are with you, whatever Israel needs to do'

The former Vice President toured Kfar Aza and met with IDF soldiers.

Pence to IDF soldiers: 'The American people are with you, whatever Israel needs to do'

White House NSC spokesman:

John Kirby: 'Jerusalem attack another example of the threat Israel faces'

John Kirby says the US hopes to extend ceasefire into into 'an eighth, ninth, and tenth day, and beyond.'

John Kirby: 'Jerusalem attack another example of the threat Israel faces'

London:

London: Pro-Israel right-wing activist removed from march against antisemitism

EDL founder Tommy Robinson was forcibly removed from a pro-Israel rally after organizers said he was unwelcome.

London: Pro-Israel right-wing activist removed from march against antisemitism

French FM to Iranian FM:

French FM to Iranian counterpart: 'Everyone must condemn terrorist attacks against Israel'

Minister Catherine Colonna firmly warned her counterpart against any escalation or extension of the conflict, particularly in Lebanon.

French FM to Iranian counterpart: 'Everyone must condemn terrorist attacks against Israel'

British Labour Party in upheaval over Israel ceasefire vote

SNP's bid to get MPs to call for a ceasefire was knocked down with a 293-125. Nine Labour shadow ministers have resigned.

British Labour Party in upheaval over Israel ceasefire vote

Suella Braverman removed from post as UK Home Secretary

The staunchly pro-Jewish secretary was accused of undermining the operational independence of - and public confidence in - the police.

Suella Braverman removed from post as UK Home Secretary

Beware of fake news:

Beware of fake news: Hamas and supporters promote disinformation about war

X's lax disinformation policies, together with advanced AI and animation technologies, make it easier to spread fake news.

Beware of fake news: Hamas and supporters promote disinformation about war

Reprehensible:

Reprehensible: Congresswoman calls on US to stop funding Israel amid Hamas attack

US Representative Cori Bush says stopping US funding of 'Israeli apartheid' would help calm the situation.

Reprehensible: Congresswoman calls on US to stop funding Israel amid Hamas attack

Celebrating Sukkot in Israel?

Celebrating Sukkot in Israel? Where to party like they did in the temple

Every night, a temple-period celebration is brought to life in countless locations across the country.

Celebrating Sukkot in Israel? Where to party like they did in the temple

Iran claims:

Iran claims: Major ISIS bombing attack in Tehran foiled

According to the regime's intelligence Ministry, it foiled a plot to detonate 30 bombs simultaneously and arrested 28 ISIS members.

Iran claims: Major ISIS bombing attack in Tehran foiled

'You voted to destroy America'

'You voted to destroy America' | Donald Trump's Rosh Hashanah greetings for liberal Jews

The former president wished liberal Jews 'make better choices" and listed several actions taken for Israel and the Jewish people.

'You voted to destroy America' | Donald Trump's Rosh Hashanah greetings for liberal Jews

450 sheep, 60K guests, $1.85M:

450 sheep, 60K guests, $1.85M: A look into the Palestinian Arab wedding of the century

Videos show the massive scope of the wedding reception held for Ahmad, the son of PA businessman Tareq Natsheh.

450 sheep, 60K guests, $1.85M: A look into the Palestinian Arab wedding of the century

Republican candidate wears Israeli flag pin at debate

Former governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, has been a vocal supporter of Israel. He visited the country four times while he was governor.

Republican candidate wears Israeli flag pin at debate

10 months after border deal:

10 months after border deal: Gas rig arrives on Lebanese coast

Transocean Barents offshore drilling platform to begin search for gas in Block 9, which was acquired last October in deal with Israel.

10 months after border deal: Gas rig arrives on Lebanese coast

Arab countries ban travel to Lebanon due to Palestinian violence

The UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and others warn citizens not to travel to Lebanon amid clashes between Palestinian factions in Sidon.

Arab countries ban travel to Lebanon due to Palestinian violence

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman: 'Why would Gov't proceed with Judicial Reform? Bad timing'

Statement seems to be change of course for the former ambassador, who until recently voiced opposition to American criticism of the bill.

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman: 'Why would Gov't proceed with Judicial Reform? Bad timing'

Western Wall:

German abbot asked to cover cross to respect Jewish holy site, attacks government

A Western Wall usher asked Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel to cover the large cross around his neck to respect the Jewish holy site.

German abbot asked to cover cross to respect Jewish holy site, attacks government

White House:

White House: 'Herzog visit to highlight enduring partnership and friendship'

President Herzog and his counterpart will discuss opportunities to deepen Israel’s regional integration and more.

White House: 'Herzog visit to highlight enduring partnership and friendship'

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Pittsburgh synagogue attack: Gunman who murdered 11 eligible for death penalty

The jury found that Robert Bowers, who spent six months planning the attack, had formed the requisite legal intent to kill.

Pittsburgh synagogue attack: Gunman who murdered 11 eligible for death penalty

Simcha Rothman:

Simcha Rothman: Is Bernie Sanders a surprise supporter of Israel's judicial reform?

As the conservative-leaning Supreme Court passes rulings, the American left is increasingly critical of it, calling for reform.

Simcha Rothman: Is Bernie Sanders a surprise supporter of Israel's judicial reform?

Netanyahu to IDF cadets:

Netanyahu to IDF cadets: 'There are no grounds for refusal to serve, on any side'

Netanyahu discussed the current rift in the nation. 'Our enemies don't differentiate between this or that camp, between the Right and Left.

Netanyahu to IDF cadets: 'There are no grounds for refusal to serve, on any side'

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: An Officer cannot stand by as an Israeli firebombs an Arab house

During the IDF officer course graduation, LTG Herzi Halevi addressed recent violent incidents in Judea and Samaria.

IDF Chief of Staff: An Officer cannot stand by as an Israeli firebombs an Arab house

Senator Ted Cruz:

Senator Ted Cruz: 'Joe Biden is pathologically obsessed with undermining Israel'

The Republican Senator criticized the Biden Admin's decision to stop funding and participating in research in Judea and Samaria.

Senator Ted Cruz: 'Joe Biden is pathologically obsessed with undermining Israel'

Following harsh remarks:

Following harsh remarks: Israeli Foreign Minister summons Ukrainian ambassador for rebuke

FM Eli Cohen clarified that 'despite the complex situation with Russia, Israel stood beside Ukraine since the beginning of the war.'

Following harsh remarks: Israeli Foreign Minister summons Ukrainian ambassador for rebuke

German woman convicted for joining ISIS, enslaving Yazidi woman

A German court convicted a woman known as Nadine K., who joined ISIS and abused a Yazidi woman, together with her husband.

German woman convicted for joining ISIS, enslaving Yazidi woman

Team Israel first baseman gets first MLB hit

Spencer Horwitz hit his major league first base hit during his first MLB start with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Team Israel first baseman gets first MLB hit

Second time in a month:

Second time in a month: Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

Less than a month after an explosion worried civilians in southern Israel, northern residents concerned by heavy fighter jet traffic.

Second time in a month: Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

In two weekend operations:

Police work to nab illegal PA Arab infiltrators in two weekend operations

According to the police, 284 illegal aliens were arrested over the past week, along with 53 Israeli accomplices.

Police work to nab illegal PA Arab infiltrators in two weekend operations

Secretary of State Blinken:

Secretary of State Blinken: 'We will discuss normalization during Saudi Arabia trip'

Secretary Blinken told AIPAC: 'The US has a real national security interest in promoting normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia'

Secretary of State Blinken: 'We will discuss normalization during Saudi Arabia trip'

Oil tanker suffers engine failure in Suez Canal

Three Egyptian tugboats were deployed to tow the SEAVIGOUR, a Malta-flagged ship, out of the canal.

Oil tanker suffers engine failure in Suez Canal

Pentagon official outlines new US Middle East strategy

Despite a paradigm shift, Assistant Secretary of Defense Mara Karlin says commitment to the region is unshakable.

Pentagon official outlines new US Middle East strategy

Report:

Report: IDF changed interception protocols due to Jewish holiday

Due to Lag BaOmer bonfires in open areas, IDF changed its policy that states not to intercept missiles in such areas.

Report: IDF changed interception protocols due to Jewish holiday

Fruit Roll-ups mania:

Fruit Roll-ups mania: Why are Israelis lining up to buy an American candy?

In the past week, customs officers caught over 600Lb of Fruit Roll-ups, and consumers are ready to pay 40 NIS for just one.

Fruit Roll-ups mania: Why are Israelis lining up to buy an American candy?

'Open to heresy and heathenry'

Hassidic sect bans AI tools: 'Open to all abominations, heresy, and heathenry'

Rabbinical leaders of the Skver Hassidic sect issued a letter prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT.

Hassidic sect bans AI tools: 'Open to all abominations, heresy, and heathenry'

US legislators introduce bill for coin commemorating Israeli PM Golda Meir

The bill, introduced by Senators Cruz and Cardin, calls on the Treasury Department to mint a coin commemorating Israel's Prime Minister.

US legislators introduce bill for coin commemorating Israeli PM Golda Meir