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

Jewish-American journalist:

Nate Friedman: 'Jews love Trump and Trump's been nothing but great for Jews'

After interviewing over 350 everyday Americans, independent journalist Nate Friedman speaks with Arutz Sheva about the American people's feelings ahead of the election and why he, as an American, pro-Israel, Jew will be voting for Trump.

Nate Friedman: 'Jews love Trump and Trump's been nothing but great for Jews'

Rudy Giuliani at Trump rally:

Giuliani at Trump rally: 'We have to be there for Israel because they're there for us!'

The former NYC Mayor addressed the rally at Madison Square Garden and warned: 'Hamas is not there for us, Iran is not there for us, they want to kill us. And the Palestinians are taught to kill us at two years old.'

Giuliani at Trump rally: 'We have to be there for Israel because they're there for us!'

Pentagon:

Pentagon: Deployment of advanced missile defense system in Israel approved

Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of a THAAD battery and US military personnel to Israel to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1.

Pentagon: Deployment of advanced missile defense system in Israel approved

US Senators:

US Senators: 'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell penned a letter to the President listing the delayed equipment and condemning their delay. 'Further delays will endanger Israeli lives.'

US Senators: 'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Pizzas for Palestine:

Pizzas for Palestine: Anti-Israel students harass Israeli professor, steal pizzas

Anti-Israel students at MIT disrupted a lecture by Professor Shahar Kvatinsky, verbally assaulting the lecture and audience and taking pizzas that were meant for attendees.

Pizzas for Palestine: Anti-Israel students harass Israeli professor, steal pizzas

Meta Oversight Board:

Meta Oversight Board: 'From the river to the sea' does not violate hate speech rules

The Meta Oversight Board has upheld Facebook's decision not to remove posts with the phrase, claiming it could have different meanings and does not necessarily call for the destruction of Israel.

Meta Oversight Board: 'From the river to the sea' does not violate hate speech rules

AOC:

AOC: 'DNC must honor Palestinians' humanity as it honors hostages'

In her criticism of the DNC for not including Palestinian Arab speakers, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) cites Hamas causality numbers.

AOC: 'DNC must honor Palestinians' humanity as it honors hostages'

Candace Owens:

Candace Owens: 'If you criticize Israel you have to be afraid they'll kill you'

Political commentator Candace Owens implies Jews were behind JFK assassination in new anti-semitic rant

Candace Owens: 'If you criticize Israel you have to be afraid they'll kill you'

After anti-Israel vandalism

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition after being targeted with vandalism

The Israeli U-17 ultimate frisbee team was banned from the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium after the venue where they were scheduled to play was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition after being targeted with vandalism

'Outrageous and inexcusable'

Speaker Johnson slams VP Harris's decision to boycott Netanyahu's speech

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that it was 'unconscionable' for Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Senators to not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech and to 'make political calculations when our ally is in such dire straits.'

Speaker Johnson slams VP Harris's decision to boycott Netanyahu's speech

Arutz Sheva exclusive

British Jews see uncertain future as Labour expected to win big | Arutz Sheva exclusive

Chaim, a young Jew from London, tells Arutz Sheva that while Jews are not too worried about the current leader of the projected ruling party, there is a fear of who may replace him as the party is thought to still have anti-semitic elements.

British Jews see uncertain future as Labour expected to win big | Arutz Sheva exclusive

Chaotic scenes

Chaotic scenes as anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles

Violent clashes ensued as anti-Israel protesters surrounded the building and prevented Jews from entering.

Chaotic scenes as anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles

Anti-Hezbollah journalist assaulted in Beirut

Rami Naim, a vocal critic of Hezbollah, was sitting at a Beirut Starbucks when he was roughed up by a group of men who he claims identified themselves as being from Hezbollah.

Anti-Hezbollah journalist assaulted in Beirut

Mecca:

Mecca: 14 Jordanians dead, 17 missing at annual pilgrimage

According to the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs, the pilgrims died as a result of heatstroke as temperatures in the Saudi city are expected to reach 116 F.

Mecca: 14 Jordanians dead, 17 missing at annual pilgrimage

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

Counter Terrorism Policing received a public referral about online posts allegedly showing support for Hamas. A 43-year-old man was arrested in west London on suspicion of showing support to a terrorist organization

London police arrest man for online posts supporting Hamas

After its writer held hostages

Senator Rubio calls on Biden to revoke Al Jazeera's press credentials

US Senator Marco Rubio noted in a letter to the President that the Qatari-funded network 'actively promotes Islamic terrorism worldwide, including by backing Hamas and inciting violence.'

Senator Rubio calls on Biden to revoke Al Jazeera's press credentials

Liverpool

Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester in Liverpool

A 15-year-old Jewish boy stood in front of an anti-Israel march holding a 'Bring them home' sign and was assaulted by marchers who grabbed the sign and accosted him.

Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester in Liverpool

EU elections:

EU elections: Right projected to win big

In response to the projected results, President Macron has dissolved France's National Assembly and called a snap election.

EU elections: Right projected to win big

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

#Helikotlet

#Helikotlet | Iranians celebrate President's demise

Iranian opponents of the Islamic Republic regime took to the streets and social media to celebrate the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.

#Helikotlet | Iranians celebrate President's demise

Following suit

Following suit | Canada imposes sanctions on four Israelis

Global Affairs Canada announced sanctions against four Israeli citizens accused of being extremist Israeli settlers.

Following suit | Canada imposes sanctions on four Israelis

Slovakian PM injured in assassination attempt

Pro-Russia Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded outside a government meeting at the House of Culture in the town of Handlova.

Slovakian PM injured in assassination attempt

'We're all here for one reason'

Israeli contestant's answer to a journalist's shameful question

A Polish journalist asked Israeli Eurovision entry Eden Golan if she thought that her participation in the contest endangered other participants.

Israeli contestant's answer to a journalist's shameful question

Iran sanctions 12 US entities and citizens connected to Israel

Among those sanctioned are Lockheed Martin, Chevron, fmr. Trump advisor Jason Greenblatt, and US military generals.

Iran sanctions 12 US entities and citizens connected to Israel

'Little Gazas'

'Little Gazas' | Senate Republicans condemn campus anti-Israel protests

Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Tom Cotton, called on government agencies to act against the violent, antisemitic protesters and accused Biden of instead putting pressure on Israel.

'Little Gazas' | Senate Republicans condemn campus anti-Israel protests

'A proud moment'

'A proud moment' | NYPD regains control of CCNY campus, raises US flag

Approximately 300 were arrested overnight at CCNY and Columbia after the NYPD was called on to clear out anti-Israel protesters who had been occupying the campuses.

'A proud moment' | NYPD regains control of CCNY campus, raises US flag

London:

Four men attempt to kidnap Orthodox Jew in London

Four, currently unidentified, individuals approached the Jewish man, threatened him, and demanded he get into the truck of their car.

Four men attempt to kidnap Orthodox Jew in London

GW University:

Sign at anti-Israel protest calls for 'Final Solution'

A protester at an anti-Israel demonstration at George Washington University was seen holding a sign with the name of the Nazi plan to exterminate the Jews.

Sign at anti-Israel protest calls for 'Final Solution'

Biden signs $95 billion in aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan into law

The package includes $14 billion in military assistance to Israel and $4 billion in weapons funding for Taiwan and the US's other Indo-Pacific allies.

Biden signs $95 billion in aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan into law

Sydney

Assailant stabs bishop, worshipers at church in Sydney

One of the victims, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, is the leader of an ultra-conservative sect of the Assyrian Orthodox faith.

Assailant stabs bishop, worshipers at church in Sydney

UK:

UK: 3 charged for pro-Palestinian protest outside Labour head's home

Three activists were charged with public order offenses after they demonstrated outside the home of Sir Keir Starmer calling for an arms embargo on Israel. PM Sunak: 'No MP should be harassed at their own home.'

UK: 3 charged for pro-Palestinian protest outside Labour head's home

Jewish-British comedian to make aliyah to Israel

Writer and comedian Lee Kern announces he will be moving to the Jewish State, Minister of Immigration and Absorption congratulates: 'No doubt that the thousands of olim since October 7 give Israel a backbone to defeat our enemy!'

Jewish-British comedian to make aliyah to Israel

Poll:

Poll: 71% of Palestinian Arabs support October 7th attack

A Palestinian-run survey found that 71% of Palestinians see the decision to attack Israel on October 7th as a good one. 93% do not believe terror organization committed war crimes.

Poll: 71% of Palestinian Arabs support October 7th attack

Watch:

Watch: Arabs enter Israeli territory using ladders and ropes

Border Police caught infiltrators crossing the security fence and entering a vehicle in southern Israel. Three illegal infiltrators and the driver have been indicted.

Watch: Arabs enter Israeli territory using ladders and ropes

'I'm just a yid'

'I'm just a yid' | Punk rock parody explores Jewish feelings post October 7th

In a parody of the song 'I'm Just a Kid' The Groggers' frontman Eli (Doug) Staiman laments the Jew-hatred from all directions: 'It's like the newest past time's committing hate crimes.' But ends with a message of hope: 'You're not alone in the world'

'I'm just a yid' | Punk rock parody explores Jewish feelings post October 7th

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