Barney Breen-Portnoy
ARTICLES BY: Barney Breen-Portnoy
Two Americans Honored by Israel for Helping Police Officer During Jerusalem Terror Attack
Two American men were honored at a ceremony at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on Thursday for the aid they provided to a police...
With Gas Set to Flow From Leviathan Field by End of Year, Israeli PM Extols Energy Independence as ‘Great Revolution’
Israel is set to become an “energy power” after the flow of natural gas from the Leviathan field under the Mediterranean Sea begins later this...
Democrats Launch Fresh Initiative to Stop Trend of Growing Partisanship Surrounding US-Israel Ties
Amid rising concerns over the growing partisanship surrounding US-Israel ties, a number of well-known Democrats launched a fresh initiative on Monday aimed at dealing with...
After Syria Pullout, Middle East Leaders Fear Reduced US Role in Region, Top American Jewish Official Says
Many leaders in the Middle East are watching developments in their neighborhood with "increasing trepidation" after President Donald Trump’s sudden decision last month to withdraw...
UK and Israel Agree ‘in Principle’ on Post-Brexit Free Trade Deal
The United Kingdom and Israel agreed “in principle” on Wednesday on a post-Brexit free trade agreement. The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum in...
After Gaza Border Flare-Up, Israel’s Netanyahu Vows ‘Lethal’ Response to Any Further Violence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed a “lethal and very painful” response to any further violence emanating from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Netanyahu’s warning...
Central Synagogue in Bulgarian Capital Vandalized by Rock-Throwing Assailant
Rocks were thrown through the windows of the Great Prayer Hall of the Central Synagogue in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia on Saturday by an...
Israel and Chad Officially Reestablish Diplomatic Ties, as Netanyahu Visits N’Djamena
Israel and Chad officially reestablished diplomatic ties on Sunday, nearly five decades after they were severed. The announcement was made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
European Parliament Urges Action to Recover Nazi-Looted Art
The European Parliament passed a resolution on Thursday urging EU member states to take steps to identify and recover art and other cultural items looted...
Israel’s Netanyahu Praises US Pullout From Iran Nuclear Deal as ‘Most Important Thing’ to Occur in Middle East in Past Year
US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal was the “most important thing that happened in the last year” in the...
Elie Wiesel’s Family Welcomes Signing of Anti-Genocide Act Named After Late Nobel Laureate
The signing on Monday of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act by President Donald Trump was welcomed by the late Holocaust survivor and...
Israeli PM Netanyahu Warns Iran on Syria Presence, Telling It to ‘Get Out of There Quickly’ or Face Further Military Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran on Tuesday over its presence in Syria, telling it to “get out of there...
Israeli Divers to Search Danube River in Budapest for Remains of Hungarian Jews Murdered in Holocaust
An Israeli search-and-rescue group will begin scouring the waters of the Danube River in the Hungarian capital of Budapest this week for the remains of...
Poll: 58% of Israelis Feel Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Harmed Their Country’s Security Interests
A majority of Israelis -- 58% -- believe that US President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to withdraw American troops from Syria harmed their country’s security...
