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

Hezbollah vows to keep arms

Hezbollah vows to keep arms as Qassem slams Lebanese government plan

Speaking at a memorial, Qassem accused the Lebanese government of following US-Israeli orders and warned of civil war if Hezbollah is forced to surrender its weapons.

Hezbollah vows to keep arms as Qassem slams Lebanese government plan

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

Turkish FM urges Islamic bloc to campaign for Israel’s exclusion from UN body, citing Gaza conflict and UN Charter violations.

Turkey calls for Israel’s suspension from UN General Assembly

In the face of hostile policies:

In the face of hostile policies: Record number of young Jews leave UK for Israel

35 members and alumni of Bnei Akiva UK have chosen to leave Britain for Israel this year, citing a desire to fulfill a Zionist dream and live Jewish destiny in its homeland.

In the face of hostile policies: Record number of young Jews leave UK for Israel

NYC:

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff in New York

Anti-Israel group Within Our Lifetime claims staff dragged, choked, and beat activists—including a minor—during a protest outside Egypt’s UN Mission in Manhattan.

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff in New York

Tel Aviv:

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv to call for release of hostages

Over 400,000 people gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, demanding the release of Hamas-held captives, with organizers warning: 'Don’t let them turn to ash.'

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv to call for release of hostages

Hezbollah leader threatens:

Hezbollah leader threatens: We will not hand over weapons

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem warned that disarming the group could spark internal conflict, vowing to keep its weapons 'as long as the occupation exists and aggression continues.'

Hezbollah leader threatens: We will not hand over weapons

Lebanon:

Aoun confronts Iran’s envoy over interference, urges balanced ties

During a high-level meeting in Beirut, President Aoun told Iran's top security envoy that Lebanon's stability requires respect for sovereignty and rejection of sectarian ties.

Aoun confronts Iran’s envoy over interference, urges balanced ties

Shiite ministers walk out as cabinet votes to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanese cabinet backs US disarmament roadmap despite Hezbollah and Amal ministers storming out, tasking army with plan to centralize weapons under state authority by year’s end.

Shiite ministers walk out as cabinet votes to disarm Hezbollah

Humanizing Hezbollah?

Humanizing Hezbollah? AP profiles paint terrorists as victims

AP feature presents profiles of six wounded Lebanese linked to Hezbollah, focusing on their injuries and personal stories with limited strategic context.

Humanizing Hezbollah? AP profiles paint terrorists as victims

Hamas applauds statehood push, rejects disarmament demands

Hamas affirms armed resistance and statehood demands as world powers push for Palestinian Authority control and Hamas' exclusion from future governance

Hamas applauds statehood push, rejects disarmament demands

London Mayor pushes for immediate UK recognition of Palestine

Mayor Sadiq Khan says UK must act urgently to support Palestinian statehood amid worsening conditions in Gaza.

London Mayor pushes for immediate UK recognition of Palestine

Good eats or colonial conspiracy?

PA slams 'colonial' Jerusalem food festival as 'cultural Judaization'

Palestinian Authority accuses Israeli event of distorting Jerusalem’s identity and promoting a colonial agenda through culinary and cultural initiatives.

PA slams 'colonial' Jerusalem food festival as 'cultural Judaization'

Persona non grata

Slovenia sanctions Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, declares them persona non grata

Slovenia becomes the first EU country to impose sanctions and declare Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich persona non grata over alleged incitement and human rights violations.

Slovenia sanctions Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, declares them persona non grata

Iranian weapons shipment to Houthis intercepted in Yemen

The Yemeni National Resistance Forces intercepted over 750 tons of Iranian-made weapons bound for the Houthis, including missiles, drones, radar systems, and military manuals.

Iranian weapons shipment to Houthis intercepted in Yemen

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