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

Arab Reports:

Arab Reports: Lebanon blocking flight from Tehran due to cash for Hezbollah

The Lebanese government is blocking an Iranian civilian airplane from landing in Tehran reportedly to meet an Israeli demand to prevent Iran from using flights to fund Hezbollah.

Arab Reports: Lebanon blocking flight from Tehran due to cash for Hezbollah

US imposes sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Following President Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC, the Treasury has added the court's prosecutor to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.

US imposes sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

New York City:

New York City councilwoman quits Women's Caucus over silence on Hamas treatment of women

Councilwoman Inna Vernikov left the NYC Council's Women's Caucus after it failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas's actions against Israeli women.

New York City councilwoman quits Women's Caucus over silence on Hamas treatment of women

With Trump’s ideas, tone down the excitement-avoid disappointment

While Trump’s plan for Gaza is great, there is a long way to go before it can be implemented, so let us not get our hopes too high. Opinion.

With Trump’s ideas, tone down the excitement-avoid disappointment

Speaker Johnson:

Speaker Johnson: Trump's plan for Gaza 'a bold move to ensure peace'

Speaker Johnson on President Trump's statement on the US taking over Gaza: "There'll be more details forthcoming...he's taking bold decisive action to try to ensure the peace of that region. It's a bold move. Far bolder than wh

Speaker Johnson: Trump's plan for Gaza 'a bold move to ensure peace'

'Ethnic cleansing'

'Ethnic cleansing' | Democratic lawmaker seeks to impeach Trump over Gaza plan

Rep. Al Green says he would bring articles of impeachment against President Trump for 'dastardly deeds proposed and dastardly deeds done.'

'Ethnic cleansing' | Democratic lawmaker seeks to impeach Trump over Gaza plan

After over a year at war:

After over a year at war: Givati Brigade withdraws from Gaza Strip

After a year and three months of intensive battles in which it lost 86 soldiers, the Givati Brigade left the Gaza Strip to prepare for its next mission.

After over a year at war: Givati Brigade withdraws from Gaza Strip

'Why aren't you in the Hague?'

'Why aren't you in the Hague?' Anti-Israel hecklers disrupt Blinken's final press briefing

During his final press conference as Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heckled twice by anti-Israel protesters. 'You waved the white flag before Israeli fascism.'

'Why aren't you in the Hague?' Anti-Israel hecklers disrupt Blinken's final press briefing

Nahal Brigade Commander:

Nahal Brigade Commander: 'We lost 16 of the Brigade's finest soldiers'

In recent days, the Nahal Brigade’s troops have been engaging in intense combat in the area, during which both commanders and soldiers have fallen.

Nahal Brigade Commander: 'We lost 16 of the Brigade's finest soldiers'

Anti-Israel organization files complaint against Israeli citizen in Sweden

Anti-Israel Hind Rajab Foundation says it filed a complaint against an IDF soldier who is visiting Sweden, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Anti-Israel organization files complaint against Israeli citizen in Sweden

London:

London: Police prevent anti-Israel protest near synagogue

Met. Police make clear that it will prevent the Palestine Solidarity Campaign from gathering outside the BBC headquarters, down the street from the Central London Synagogue.

London: Police prevent anti-Israel protest near synagogue

Following backlash:

Following backlash: Organizers reverse decision to ban Israelis from competition

The World Bowls Tour reversed its decision to ban three Israeli athletes from its upcoming competition in the UK after it says significant additional security measures have been put in place.

Following backlash: Organizers reverse decision to ban Israelis from competition

After anti-Israel pressure

After anti-Israel pressure: Israeli athletes banned from international bowls competition

Three Israeli competitors were banned from the World Indoor Championships in Norfolk after the planned participation of an Israeli competitor in a recent competition was met with severe protests.

After anti-Israel pressure: Israeli athletes banned from international bowls competition

WHO chief was in Sanaa airport during Israeli strike

Tedros Ghebreyesus claims he was meters away from the location struck by Israeli jets in the Sanaa International Airport.

WHO chief was in Sanaa airport during Israeli strike

Erdoğan:

Erdoğan: 'Turkey is bigger than Turkey, we can't limit ourselves'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that history assigned Turkey a mission to expand its borders.

Erdoğan: 'Turkey is bigger than Turkey, we can't limit ourselves'

New Syrian government representatives meet with Druze leaders

Representatives of Syria's transitional government met with leaders in Sweida, the capital of the Jabal Druze region to discuss government services and the need to show that the new government is tolerant towards religious minorities.

New Syrian government representatives meet with Druze leaders

Iran:

Watch: Iranian school principal's attempts at 'Death to Israel' chant fail hilariously

A viral video shows a high school principal in Iran trying to get his students to chant 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America,' the students instead reply 'Death to Palestine.'

Watch: Iranian school principal's attempts at 'Death to Israel' chant fail hilariously

Staunchly Pro-Israel Rep. Brian Mast picked to lead House Foreign Affairs Committee

Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), who has volunteered with the IDF and has spoken out firmly for Israel, was selected to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Staunchly Pro-Israel Rep. Brian Mast picked to lead House Foreign Affairs Committee

As Assad regime nears collapse:

As Assad regime nears collapse: IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

Amid the developments in Syria and concerns that the Assad regime may be close to collapsing the Israeli Security Cabinet will meet on both Saturday and Sunday evening.

As Assad regime nears collapse: IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

Trump picks Adam Boehler as Envoy for Hostage Affairs

During Trump's previous term, Boehler worked as a lead negotiator on the Abraham Accords team, Trump noting: 'Adam will work tirelessly to bring our great American citizens home.'

Trump picks Adam Boehler as Envoy for Hostage Affairs

Trump taps Jewish astronaut and businessman to lead NASA

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a businessman, pilot, and astronaut who has commanded two space missions, to serve as administrator of NASA.

Trump taps Jewish astronaut and businessman to lead NASA

IRGC general killed in clashes with rebels in Syria

Fighting between rebels and government forces reignited in the northwest Aleppo province.

IRGC general killed in clashes with rebels in Syria

Watch:

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters reenact Sinwar's last moments

During an anti-Israel rally in the Toronto suburb of North York, a masked protester sat in a chair and reenacted the final moments of the Hamas leader and October 7th Massacre orchestrator.

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters reenact Sinwar's last moments

UAE Interior Ministry:

UAE Interior Ministry: Murderers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan arrested

The Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates says that three suspects were arrested for the murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan. The Ministry did not mention the identity or the nationality of the suspects.

UAE Interior Ministry: Murderers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan arrested

After antisemitism charges:

After antisemitism charges: TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fiona Rayan, who just last week was handed a delayed prison sentence for 'grossly offensive antisemitic posts' called on her followers to 'make Christmas Palestinian as much as we possibly can.

After antisemitism charges: TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Senators propose act to cut off UN agencies that exclude Israel

The Stand with Israel Act, which is backed by over two dozen senators, would prohibit the US from funding UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.

Senators propose act to cut off UN agencies that exclude Israel

Trump officially nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump officially announced Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State. 'Marco is a highly respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom.'

Trump officially nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Watch:

Watch: Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The IDF released rare footage of the Israeli Navy intercepting a Hezbollah UAV and striking the terror organization's central naval base in Beirut.

Watch: Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

36-year low in Jewish support for Democratic candidate

While a majority of Jewish voters voted for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, it was only 66%, the lowest since 1988. In New York, the Vice President won only 55% of the Jewish vote.

36-year low in Jewish support for Democratic candidate

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