Sydney Dennen

Sydney Dennen is a former breaking news editor, social media content specialist, and freelance reporter at The Jerusalem Post. She has a BA in Political Science with an emphasis in Foreign Affairs and Broadcast Journalism degree from The University of Arizona and is currently obtaining her MA in Conflict Resolution with an emphasis on Middle East Conflict from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya.

WILL TOURISTS fill the beach beds?

When will tourists return to Tel Aviv?

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a statement at the White House following reports that U.S. forces attacked Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northern Syria, in Washington, U.S., October 27, 2019.

Donald Trump to speak at IAC National Summit

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar (D-MN) takes part in a discussion on "Impacts of Phobia in Our Civic and Political Discourse" during the Muslim Caucus Education Collective’s conference in Washington, U.S., July 23, 2019

Ilhan Omar calls Peter King 'Islamophobe'


UN Mideast envoy Mladenov: Palestinian's death today is shocking

According to the reports, the clash began when several Palestinians threw rocks and Molotov cocktails at an IDF post at the entrance to the refugee camp.

Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General.

FBI: Michigan engineer sent confidential tech data to Iran

The FBI complaint accused the Iranian national of stealing confidential information and technical data from an unidentified company January 2015 through June 2016.

A view shows railway packages for containers with uranium hexafluoride salt, raw material for nuclear reactors, similar to the one be used for the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank

Former LGBTs 'repent on behalf of nation for sin of homosexuality'

The "formers" are lobbying against two House bills: H.R. 5, the Equality Act - and H.R. 3570, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

AOC says 'sorry' for blocking former New York assemblyman on Twitter

In a statement AOC said, "I have reconsidered my decision to block Dov Hikind from my Twitter account."

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks to members of the media following a televised town hall event on the “Green New Deal” in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 29, 2019

Lebanese 'protest DJ' provides beats for the crowd

On Monday protesters blocked roads in Beirut and throughout Lebanon, and schools were canceled for the third straight week.

Demonstrators carry national flags and gesture during an anti-government protest along a highway in Jal el-Dib, Lebanon October 21, 2019

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah: New Lebanon government must be transparent

Nasrallah said he wants to address the positives of the current political uprising in Lebanon - that the Lebanese were able to avoid internal clashes and domestic infighting.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addresses his supporters during a public appearance at a religious procession

Nikki Haley slams Bernie Sanders: He 'outdid himself'

In a speech at the J Street conference, Sanders said some of the $3.8 billion should go to humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Nikki Haley speaks during a news conference at U.N. headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 20, 2018

Pittsburgh Steelers to hold moment of silence for Tree of Life victims

They also edited their team logo to include a Star of David and the words "Stronger than Hate." The team then donated $70,000 to the victims of the shooting.

A detailed view of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's cleats during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, November 2018

Could solar panels power all of Israel?

One team is lobbying for legislation that could make the entire country 100% solar-energy-reliant by 2030, at least during daytime hours.

Solar panel 300

Rashida Tlaib becomes the latest 'squad' member to endorse Sanders

“We deserve someone who writes the damn bill,” Tlaib said, echoing a Sanders' catchphrase about his Medicare for All legislation. “We deserve Bernie Sanders.”

Democratic US congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib before Election Day in Michigan, 2018.