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

Another flotilla sets sail for Gaza

Freedom Flotilla Coalition's Handala sets sail from Italy in an attempt to break Israel's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Another flotilla sets sail for Gaza

US Embassy:

US Embassy: Houthis abducted crew members of ship attack near Yemen

The US Mission to Yemen condemns Houthi kidnappings of Eternity C crew members, calling for their immediate release. The attack killed four and left 15 crew members missing.

US Embassy: Houthis abducted crew members of ship attack near Yemen

Mossad page teases identity of secret Iranian general

The Mossad Farsi page on X claims to have uncovered the identity of the new commander of Iran's unified combatant command, revealing Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi as the leader.

Mossad page teases identity of secret Iranian general

Glastonbury Festival:

Glastonbury: Jewish attendee advocates for proud presence amid controversy

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Jewish Glastonbury attendee Romy Pikoos reflects on the anti-Israel chants, urging fellow Jews to return proudly and engage in dialogue.

Glastonbury: Jewish attendee advocates for proud presence amid controversy

Maduro Grants Prize to Iranian anchor after Israeli strike on broadcaster

Venezuelan regime honors Sahar Emami for returning to air moments after IDF strike hit Iran’s state media center, calling her actions courageous and defiant.

Maduro Grants Prize to Iranian anchor after Israeli strike on broadcaster

Mossad trolls Iranian officials:

Mossad trolls Iranian officials: We see you follow us on social media, we follow you, too

Israeli intelligence agency mocks top Iranian officials for secretly following its updates, amid regime panic and mass arrests over alleged espionage ties.

Mossad trolls Iranian officials: We see you follow us on social media, we follow you, too

Iran is the new Gaza

As a ceasefire begins with deadly missile barrages and is broken within hours, Israelis can’t help but to be reminded of the rounds of fighting in Gaza. Opinion.

Iran is the new Gaza

'Pathetic loser':

'Pathetic loser': President condemns GOP holdout on Iran operation

President denounces GOP lawmaker's opposition to Iran strike as disloyal and harmful.

'Pathetic loser': President condemns GOP holdout on Iran operation

'Rise up! This is your moment'

Hackers take control of Iranian state media, broadcast anti-regime messages

Hackers reportedly hijack Iranian state TV, airing footage of anti-regime protests and urging citizens to rise up. The attack follows an Israeli airstrike on the broadcaster's headquarters earlier in the week.

Hackers take control of Iranian state media, broadcast anti-regime messages

Trump:

Trump: 'Iran is not winning this war. They should talk immediately before it's too late'

At G-7 Summit, President Trump urges Iran to negotiate “before it’s too late,” citing Tehran’s failure to act during 60-day deadline amid war with Israel.

Trump: 'Iran is not winning this war. They should talk immediately before it's too late'

Despite hostility to Israel:

Despite hostility to Israel: Starmer refuses to call Gaza war 'genocide'

UK Prime Minister rebuffs genocide claims in Parliament and backs sanctions against Israeli ministers.

Despite hostility to Israel: Starmer refuses to call Gaza war 'genocide'

After port strikes

Houthi chief warns of broad retaliation after Israeli port strikes

Houthi chief warns foreign embassies in Tel Aviv to relocate from areas near 'legitimate targets,' threatening further missile attacks following Israeli strikes.

Houthi chief warns of broad retaliation after Israeli port strikes

US acts against sham charities backing Hamas, PFLP

Treasury targets fraudulent non-profits used to funnel funds to designated terrorist groups under guise of humanitarian aid.

US acts against sham charities backing Hamas, PFLP

CENTCOM Chief:

CENTCOM Chief: Strike plans ready if Iran nuclear talks collapse

CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla briefs Senate on proxy wars, nuclear risk, and strike readiness.

CENTCOM Chief: Strike plans ready if Iran nuclear talks collapse

NYC mayoral candidate cites Olmert to justify anti-Israel views

During a mayoral debate in New York, Zohran Mamdani pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, citing international law and comparing his stance to past defiance of US policy.

NYC mayoral candidate cites Olmert to justify anti-Israel views

Report:

Report: Israel, Syria cooperate to prevent escalation in southern border region

Security forces return to towns near buffer zone under conditional agreement to prevent further attacks on Israeli territory, after recent rocket fire prompted Israeli airstrikes.

Report: Israel, Syria cooperate to prevent escalation in southern border region

Watch:

Watch: IAF intercepts Houthi drone on Egyptian border

IDF footage shows the interception of an unmanned aircraft that was launched toward Israel from Yemen near the Egyptian border.

Watch: IAF intercepts Houthi drone on Egyptian border

Boulder attack:

USA Today piece drums up sympathy for Boulder terrorist's daughter

Critics say media outlet downplayed the victims of the Boulder terror attack by spotlighting the academic aspirations of the suspect’s daughter.

USA Today piece drums up sympathy for Boulder terrorist's daughter

First time since 2012:

US envoy opens ambassador’s residence in Damascus, meets Syrian President

Envoy Tom Barrack raises US flag in Damascus, urges Syria-Israel non-aggression pact and border agreement

US envoy opens ambassador’s residence in Damascus, meets Syrian President

Hungary:

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán appoints envoy to combat antisemitism

Minister Bóka János tasked with coordinating EU-wide efforts and developing strategic proposals to address rising antisemitism.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán appoints envoy to combat antisemitism

Report:

Report: US pushes Lebanon toward Israel-aligned bloc

Lebanese report reveals American demands linking aid to political shifts, Hezbollah disarmament, and regional normalization.

Report: US pushes Lebanon toward Israel-aligned bloc

Ceasefire or else

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel: Ceasefire or else

Leaders demand immediate halt to IDF operations in Gaza, threaten sanctions, and call for recognition of Palestinian state as part of two-state solution.

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel: Ceasefire or else

Edan Alexander speaks with President Trump

Steve Witkoff and Adam Boehler meet Alexander at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Medical Center, Witkoff praises his resilience and reaffirms US commitment to bring all hostages home.

Edan Alexander speaks with President Trump

No longer afraid:

No longer afraid: UNIFIL reportedly take down Hezbollah flags in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL patrol accused of tearing down Hezbollah flags and posters in southern Lebanon town; incident caught on video sparks confrontation with locals.

No longer afraid: UNIFIL reportedly take down Hezbollah flags in southern Lebanon

London:

London: Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

Demonstration by anti-Zionist group banned from Swiss Cottage amid fears over rising antisemitic tensions and public order disturbances.

London: Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

Watch:

Watch: Syria's new leader shows off skills on the basketball court

Apparently, when he is not busy sending militants to shoot ethnic and religious minorities, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa likes to shoot hoops. A video circulating on social media shows him doing so with his FM, Asaad al-Shaibani.

Watch: Syria's new leader shows off skills on the basketball court

Dave Portnoy's 'punishment' for those who ordered an antisemitic sign at his bar

Barstool President Dave Portnoy was infuriated at a group of young customers who ordered a sign cursing the Jews. At first, he wanted to ruin their lives, but decided to turn the incident into a learning experience.

Dave Portnoy's 'punishment' for those who ordered an antisemitic sign at his bar

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Fears Syrian sectarian clashes may cross the border

As the new Syrian regime continues to attack the Druze community, many in Lebanon fear clashes between supporters of the regime and Lebanese Druze.

Lebanon: Fears Syrian sectarian clashes may cross the border

Members of Congress call on Wikipedia to curb its antisemitism

A bipartisan letter to Wikimedia CEO Maryana Iskander seeks answers on how it will prevent antisemitism and pro-terrorist content from infiltrating Wikipedia pages.

Members of Congress call on Wikipedia to curb its antisemitism

Body of former Syrian President reportedly dug up

Footage shows what appears to be the mausoleum of Hafez al-Assad with a hole in the center where the grave marker once stood. It is unknown what befell the former leader's remains.

Body of former Syrian President reportedly dug up

Report:

Report: Lebanon working to arrest Hamas terrorists who launched rockets at Israel

The Lebanese Military Intelligence Directorate has demanded that Hamas turn in its members who launched rockets at Israel, which, according to the organization, was done without its knowledge.

Report: Lebanon working to arrest Hamas terrorists who launched rockets at Israel

New interactive map shows locations of Gaza's terror tunnels

Ben-Tzion Macales, an open-source intelligence analyst who worked on the project, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the process and the importance of mapping out Hamas's tunnel network.

New interactive map shows locations of Gaza's terror tunnels

UK:

Anti-Israel organizations submit request to UK to arrest Foreign Minister Sa'ar

Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and the Hind Rajab Foundation submitted a request to the UK Attorney General to issue an arrest warrant for Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who is visiting the country.

Anti-Israel organizations submit request to UK to arrest Foreign Minister Sa'ar

Noa Argamani chosen as one of TIME Magazine's top 100 most influential people of 2025

Noa Argamani, who was abducted by terrorists on October 7th, 2023, freed in a daring military operation, and has since become one of the more vocal activists for the hostages' release, was chosen as one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025.

Noa Argamani chosen as one of TIME Magazine's top 100 most influential people of 2025

Hitler-praising UFC fighter choked out

Bryce Mitchelle was choked into submission by Jean Silva, losing his first match since going on a rant calling Hitler a 'good guy' and denying the Holocaust.

Hitler-praising UFC fighter choked out

US sanctions Iranian entities and individual for nuclear program support

Sanctions target Iranian companies and an individual for supporting nuclear activities linked to AEOI and TESA.

US sanctions Iranian entities and individual for nuclear program support

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Iranian Foreign Minister: 'If the US has the necessary will, an agreement can be reached'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shed light on the upcoming talks between him and the US and made clear that he rejects the plan supported by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Iranian Foreign Minister: 'If the US has the necessary will, an agreement can be reached'

Report:

Report: Envoy of Sudanese military ruler pays covert visit to Israel

Sudanese media is reporting that an envoy for interem leader Abdel Fattah al-Burha conveyed several messages to PM Netanyahu, including Sudan's intention to finalize the normalization process.

Report: Envoy of Sudanese military ruler pays covert visit to Israel

Haaretz columnist appears on podcast with extremist known for praising terrorists

Jackson Hinke, who praises terrorists daily and even recently visited Yemen to meet with Houthis leaders, interviewed Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy, who attacked Israel and its government to Hinkle's delight.

Haaretz columnist appears on podcast with extremist known for praising terrorists

US Senator Graham calls on Netanyahu not to appoint Eli Sharvit as ISA Chief

US Senator Lindsey Graham published a post calling on Israel to reconsider the appointment of VADM Eli Sharvit, who recently wrote a column criticizing President Trump's policies.

US Senator Graham calls on Netanyahu not to appoint Eli Sharvit as ISA Chief