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Republicans pitch Trump as an empathetic leader protecting the country from Democrats on convention’s first night

Republicans pitch Trump as an empathetic leader protecting the country from Democrats on convention’s first night

Republicans tried to cast President Donald Trump on Monday as a caring, empathetic leader who worked to halt the spread of the coronavirus and created… Read More ›

Ministers to discuss restrictions, potential lockdown over High Holidays

Ministers to discuss restrictions, potential lockdown over High Holidays

Health Ministry confirms 1,554 new cases in 24 hours, 10 deaths; Netanyahu said to be pushing for full closure, but coronavirus czar Gamzu and other… Read More ›

Elections Panel Staff: Keep Kanye West Off Wisconsin Ballot

Elections Panel Staff: Keep Kanye West Off Wisconsin Ballot

  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Staff for the Wisconsin Elections Commission recommended Tuesday that rapper Kanye West be kept off the battleground state’s presidential ballot… Read More ›

Joe Biden has officially been nominated as the Democratic Party’s candidate for president

Joe Biden has officially been nominated as the Democratic Party’s candidate for president

  Joe Biden is now the Democratic Party’s official candidate for president. The former vice president received the news, remotely, while surrounded by balloons and… Read More ›

Apple just removed ‘Fortnite’ from the App Store, and the company behind the game hit back with a scathing video that roasts the iPhone maker’s most iconic ad

Apple just removed ‘Fortnite’ from the App Store, and the company behind the game hit back with a scathing video that roasts the iPhone maker’s most iconic ad

  Epic Games, the company behind “Fortnite,” aired a video on Thursday roasting Apple and its iconic “1984” television ad after Apple yanked the game… Read More ›

Dr. Bibi and Mr. Netanyahu

Dr. Bibi and Mr. Netanyahu

Opinion: The prime minister is motivated only by his need to save his own skin and avoid a criminal trial and perhaps even a jail… Read More ›

Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza amid spate of balloon-borne arson attacks

Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza amid spate of balloon-borne arson attacks

IDF says warplanes, tanks, helicopters hit terror sites after airborne devices spark over 80 fires in recent days; Gaza media says Israel bars fuel imports… Read More ›

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: A Life

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: A Life

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com He was said to be a descendant of one of the leading Chassidic Rabbis of the 19th century, Rav Avrohom… Read More ›

Beirut’s tragedy may befall Israel as well

Beirut’s tragedy may befall Israel as well

Opinion: The circumstances which led to the accident in Beirut bear a terrifying similarity to the situation in Haifa, since our politicians will never let… Read More ›

Lebanon’s leaders face rage, reform calls after blast; 16 port staffers detained

Lebanon’s leaders face rage, reform calls after blast; 16 port staffers detained

Grief turns to anger as Lebanese fume over negligence, corruption; France’s Macron in Beirut vows support for public; investigators hold workers, officials for questioning  … Read More ›

Israel’s pandemic awareness campaign spreads nothing but fear

Israel’s pandemic awareness campaign spreads nothing but fear

Opinion: The government has failed in its COVID-19 awareness campaign, perpetuating hopelessness instead of explaining to the public that even the harshest restrictions won’t be… Read More ›

Health Ministry reports 1,358 new coronavirus cases

Health Ministry reports 1,358 new coronavirus cases

Country’s number of active virus carriers stands at 26,542, including 757 hospitalizations; 328 patients in serious condition, at least 95 patients receiving respiratory support from… Read More ›

In largest protest yet, over 10,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

In largest protest yet, over 10,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Demonstrators flood Paris Square and much of city center as thousands of others gather at various junctions throughout country, calling on premier to resign  … Read More ›

Over the red line: Hospitals report over 100% capacity

Over the red line: Hospitals report over 100% capacity

Number of coronavirus patients continues to rise, almost 9% screened in last day test positive   Hospitals are straining under the weight of the novel… Read More ›

Sinclair Pulls Show Where Fauci Conspiracy Theory Is Aired

Sinclair Pulls Show Where Fauci Conspiracy Theory Is Aired

  NEW YORK (AP) — The Sinclair Broadcast Group said Saturday it is pulling from the air an edition of its “America This Week” program… Read More ›

Analysis: Trump is calling protesters who disagree with him terrorists. That puts him in the company of the world’s autocrats

Analysis: Trump is calling protesters who disagree with him terrorists. That puts him in the company of the world’s autocrats

Heavily armed, unidentifiable security agents dressed in camouflage have been snatching anti-racism protesters off the streets of Portland, Oregon, and bundling them into unmarked cars,… Read More ›

Netanyahu, Edelstein make Gamzu coronavirus ‘czar’

Netanyahu, Edelstein make Gamzu coronavirus ‘czar’

Prof. Gabriel Barbash refused role after ultimatum not met   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein appointed Sourasky Medical Center CEO Ronni… Read More ›

Iran’s bid for splendid isolation

Iran’s bid for splendid isolation

Analysis: Tehran is trying to convince the world of catastrophic scale of its coronavirus pandemic, hoping to persuade U.S. to ease the pressure until the… Read More ›

Censorship in a time of coronavirus

Censorship in a time of coronavirus

Opinion: PM opts to fire Likud head of Knesset coronavirus committee for daring to question uninformed decisions and the finance minister reprimands his ministry DG… Read More ›

John Lewis and the Jews: 6 moments that showcase an enduring alliance

John Lewis and the Jews: 6 moments that showcase an enduring alliance

From helping found the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition to protesting for the release of Soviet Jews, the US civil rights icon was a powerful friend of… Read More ›