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.

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‘Zionists not welcome’

March honoring fight against antisemitism marred by antisemitism

A march marking the 1936 stand against fascists in Jewish east London drew chants excluding Zionists, as Jewish groups fought to reclaim their place in its history.

March honoring fight against antisemitism marred by antisemitism

From terror to diplomacy?

From terror to diplomacy? Hamas offers to bring peace to Yemen

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya offers to mediate Yemen's conflict, reveals repeated meetings with US officials, and outlines demands for Gaza's future.

From terror to diplomacy? Hamas offers to bring peace to Yemen

$2.45 billion in six months:

$2.45 billion in six months: Board of Peace unveils Gaza recovery plan

Board of Peace unveils a six-month Gaza recovery program featuring 66 projects costing about $2.45 billion, spanning infrastructure, security and jobs.

$2.45 billion in six months: Board of Peace unveils Gaza recovery plan

‘For the sin of genocide’:

‘For the sin of genocide’: Anti-Israel groups hold Yom Kippur ‘Yizkor’

Over 1,500 activists join a Yom Kippur “Yizkor" event accusing Israel of genocide, before protesters block the Brooklyn Bridge and dozens are arrested.

‘For the sin of genocide’: Anti-Israel groups hold Yom Kippur ‘Yizkor’

Italy eyes burqa ban and cap on foreign students in classrooms

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni announces plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and introduce a cap on the number of foreign students in each class.

Italy eyes burqa ban and cap on foreign students in classrooms

Houthi leader:

Al-Houthi denies Mecca attack, claims ‘Zionist enemy’ is real threat

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi denies Yemeni forces targeted Mecca, calling the claim a “great slander" and alleging Israel is the real threat to Islamic holy sites.

Al-Houthi denies Mecca attack, claims ‘Zionist enemy’ is real threat

Jewish group:

German Jewish group: 'Firewall' against AfD must also apply to extremism on the left

WerteInitiative urges Berlin parties to apply the same standards used to exclude the AfD to antisemitism and extremism from the Left.

German Jewish group: 'Firewall' against AfD must also apply to extremism on the left

Gideon Sa'ar:

Israel's response to UK - closing British Consulate in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Sa’ar announces closure of British Consulate in Jerusalem and other countermeasures against UK sanctions.

Israel's response to UK - closing British Consulate in Jerusalem

‘Immense Pride’

Watch: Flag of Israeli town flies proudly in Paris suburb

Kiryat Malachi’s flag is raised at a new twin cities square near Paris, with an Israeli diplomat hailing the gesture as one of ‘friendship and solidarity.’

Watch: Flag of Israeli town flies proudly in Paris suburb

‘You know who is not starving?’

Waltz challenges Gaza aid narrative: ‘You know who is not starving?’

UN Security Council hears competing visions for Gaza as Mladenov hails Hamas disarmament agreement and Waltz sharply challenges criticism of US-backed plan.

Waltz challenges Gaza aid narrative: ‘You know who is not starving?’

Watch:

Watch: Attempt to shoot down Houthi drones caught on live TV

Al-Arabiya correspondent reports from front line of fighting between the government and Houthi terrorist rebels in eastern Yemen, as government forces fight off drones in the background.

Watch: Attempt to shoot down Houthi drones caught on live TV

US Envoy blames Israel for strikes on Syrian airbase

Arab media reports four airstrikes targeting a military airport near Idlib, with some sources suggesting Israeli aircraft were involved.

US Envoy blames Israel for strikes on Syrian airbase

On anniversary of death:

On anniversary of death: US Ambassador Huckabee visits Rabbi Kook's house

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaCohen Kook’s Jerusalem home and opens an exhibit highlighting Chief Rabbis’ historic White House visits.

On anniversary of death: US Ambassador Huckabee visits Rabbi Kook's house

Haddad vs Groypers

Debate turns physical as anti-Israel activist confronts Yoseph Haddad

A debate between Yoseph Haddad and anti-Israel activists turned physical after a Groyper YouTuber allegedly attacked him in a studio and parking lot.

Debate turns physical as anti-Israel activist confronts Yoseph Haddad

Houthi attack on Yemen forces leaves 45 dead, 80 wounded

Houthi missile and drone strikes on Yemeni military positions killed 45 government forces and wounded about 80 others, according to reports.

Houthi attack on Yemen forces leaves 45 dead, 80 wounded

Another blow to the Democrats' pro-Israel faction: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary

Progressive-backed former public health official defeats AIPAC-supported Rep. Haley Stevens in closely watched race over Israel policy divide

Another blow to the Democrats' pro-Israel faction: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary

Iran, Qatar rabbis meet Emir in rare palace visit

A delegation from the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States, including Iran's chief rabbi, met Qatar's Emir in Doha to offer condolences following the death of his predecessor.

Iran, Qatar rabbis meet Emir in rare palace visit

'Bless G-d for the bad'

Haunting: Havat Gilad residents recite blessing on flames that destroyed their business

After wildfire destroys their carpentry business, the owners recite Havdalah at the burned site, expressing faith despite their devastating loss.

Haunting: Havat Gilad residents recite blessing on flames that destroyed their business

From the Knesset:

From the Knesset: Former French MP throws support behind Argentina

Meyer Habib joins Argentina's ambassador in Israel to back the Albiceleste against Spain, saying France is now cheering for Argentina.

From the Knesset: Former French MP throws support behind Argentina

Syria blocks major Hezbollah arms shipment from Iraq

Syrian authorities seize long-range missiles, anti-tank weapons and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah after foiling a cross-border smuggling attempt.

Syria blocks major Hezbollah arms shipment from Iraq

'Which of them?'

‘Which of Them?’: Mossad trolls Iran leaders with cryptic post

The Mossad’s Farsi-language X account posted a cryptic image targeting Iranian officials after reports of alleged Ahmadinejad contacts.

‘Which of Them?’: Mossad trolls Iran leaders with cryptic post

Jewish world up in arms

Clavicular's Israel trip ignited the Jewish World, but he claims it's apolitical

Controversial influencer Clavicular's Israel visit divides Jewish social media, as his antisemitic past clashes with his positive portrayal of Israel. He claims that he's in the country for the clicks.

Clavicular's Israel trip ignited the Jewish World, but he claims it's apolitical

Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 until handing power to his son in 2013, has died, the country's Amiri Diwan announces.

Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

50 killed

Deadliest Yemen fighting since 2022 truce leaves 50 Houthis dead

More than 50 Houthi operatives were reportedly killed as Yemeni government forces repelled a major assault in western Yemen.

Deadliest Yemen fighting since 2022 truce leaves 50 Houthis dead

Khamenei funeral speaker vows revenge, calls for Trump's death

Video from Khamenei's funeral shows a speaker urging Trump's assassination as millions attend ceremonies marked by anti-US and anti-Israel chants.

Khamenei funeral speaker vows revenge, calls for Trump's death

US Amb Waltz joins Jordanian Royal Family at World Cup match

US Ambassador Mike Waltz watched Jordan's World Cup match alongside King Abdullah and Queen Rania, who have repeatedly criticized Israel and refuse to extradite a most-wanted terrorist.

US Amb Waltz joins Jordanian Royal Family at World Cup match

As IDF chief visits nearby

Lebanese military chief tours southern Lebanon as IDF chief visits nearby

Lebanese Army chief Rodolphe Haykal toured southern Lebanon as IDF Chief Eyal Zamir visited nearby forces.

Lebanese military chief tours southern Lebanon as IDF chief visits nearby

'Jews lose'

Antisemites, Iran shills, and isolationists celebrate Iran deal: 'Jews lose'

Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, Trita Parsi, and Hasan Piker among those to praise the Trump-Iran memorandum, portraying it as a victory for Iran and a setback for Israel.

Antisemites, Iran shills, and isolationists celebrate Iran deal: 'Jews lose'

Aoun insists Lebanon-Israel talks are separate from Iran deal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said talks with Israel are being conducted independently and are not tied to Iran’s negotiations with the US.

Aoun insists Lebanon-Israel talks are separate from Iran deal

Slovenian government reverses previous administration's anti-Israel measures

Government cancels sanctions-related decisions, restores political dialogue with Israel, and repeals restrictions on arms trade.

Slovenian government reverses previous administration's anti-Israel measures

3 Indians killed in US strike on ship violating Iran blockade

India confirmed three sailors were killed after a US strike disabled an oil tanker accused of violating the blockade on Iran.

3 Indians killed in US strike on ship violating Iran blockade

GCC warns Iran: Aggression will lead to greater isolation

GCC ministers condemn Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, pledge collective defense and urge global action.

GCC warns Iran: Aggression will lead to greater isolation

London:

London: Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

Firefighters worked to combat a blaze at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green. Police have ruled out foul play, believing it was caused by an electrical malfunction.

London: Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

$100k bounty

Disturbing: Iranian hackers post info, $100k bounty on 'Israeli naval officers'

Iranian-linked hackers published alleged details of 69 supposed Shayetet 13 members and threatened Israeli officials following the Gaza flotilla raid.

Disturbing: Iranian hackers post info, $100k bounty on 'Israeli naval officers'

'Trump's war'

'Trump's war': Democratic Party's cynical Memorial Day post

The Democratic Party drew criticism after posting a Memorial Day message using the images of fallen servicemembers to oppose the war with Iran.

'Trump's war': Democratic Party's cynical Memorial Day post

'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