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Rivlin slams gov’t: Did not develop theory to fight coronavirus

Rivlin slams gov’t: Did not develop theory to fight coronavirus

Cabinet to declare red zones in nine cities • Gantz enters quarantine   President Reuven Rivlin said on Wednesday afternoon that “the State of Israel… Read More ›

IDF strikes Hamas targets following Gaza rocket fire

IDF strikes Hamas targets following Gaza rocket fire

Rocket fire comes a week after last barrage from the Hamas-ruled coastal enclave.   Israeli aircraft struck Hamas positions in Gaza after three rockets were… Read More ›

Russia, Turkey and Iran coordinate anti-US Syria policy, slamming Israel

Russia, Turkey and Iran coordinate anti-US Syria policy, slamming Israel

Today, the US says it guards “oil” in eastern Syria and has a base at Tanf near the Jordanian border.   Russia, Turkey and Iran… Read More ›

AIPAC opposes a letter against annexation spearheaded by AOC

AIPAC opposes a letter against annexation spearheaded by AOC

According to AIPAC, the letter, which is yet to be released, “explicitly threatens the US-Israel relationship in ways that would damage American interests.”   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Palestinians say ready for direct talks with Israel

Palestinians say ready for direct talks with Israel

Palestinian PM tells Mideast Quartet (U.S., U.N., E.U and Russia) will agree to state with a limited number of weapons and an international force to… Read More ›

Israel’s muddled virus strategy sows confusion

Israel’s muddled virus strategy sows confusion

Opinion: Israel has neglected to use of the early months of the pandemic and the reduction in COVID-19 cases to put in place a comprehensive… Read More ›

Saudi Arabia to hold ‘very limited’ hajj due to virus

Saudi Arabia to hold ‘very limited’ hajj due to virus

Kingdom’s ministry for annual Islamic event says only those already residing in country will be allowed to perform large pilgrimage, set to begin at end… Read More ›

Florida Gov. DeSantis Hits Back at NY Gov. Cuomo

Florida Gov. DeSantis Hits Back at NY Gov. Cuomo

  TALLAHASSEE (Newsmax) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a shot at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a press conference over the weekend, referring… Read More ›

COVID-19 is weakening, could die out without vaccine, specialist claims

COVID-19 is weakening, could die out without vaccine, specialist claims

“I think the virus has mutated because our immune system reacts to the virus, and we have a lower viral load now due to the… Read More ›

Fauci: I Haven’t Spoken to Trump ‘in Weeks’

Fauci: I Haven’t Spoken to Trump ‘in Weeks’

  WASHINGTON (Newsmax) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a radio interview he has not… Read More ›

AT&T is laying off thousands of workers and shutting down at least 250 stores

AT&T is laying off thousands of workers and shutting down at least 250 stores

  AT&T is cutting 3,400 jobs and shutting down more than 250 stores, a union representing the company’s workers said on Tuesday. The job cuts… Read More ›

UNHRC members call for annual updates to settlement black list

UNHRC members call for annual updates to settlement black list

The list was presented to the UNHCR on Monday, following a delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic.   The UN database of companies doing business… Read More ›

Knesset approves so-called Norwegian Law in second and third reading

Knesset approves so-called Norwegian Law in second and third reading

Sixty-six members of parliament vote in favor of bill while 43 vote against; Netanyahu absent from plenary vote, much to the chagrin of Blue &… Read More ›

Meet the Jewish Day School Teacher Who Wagered $18 on ‘Jeopardy!’ and Won $50,000

Meet the Jewish Day School Teacher Who Wagered $18 on ‘Jeopardy!’ and Won $50,000

  NEW YORK (JTA) – Astute viewers could find plenty of signs during the recent “Jeopardy!” Teachers Tournament that one leading contestant had some Jewish… Read More ›

Trump opposes efforts to remove Confederate commanders’ names from military bases

Trump opposes efforts to remove Confederate commanders’ names from military bases

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he opposes any effort by the US military to rename the nearly one dozen major bases and installations that bear… Read More ›

Nissenkorn moves forward with new coronavirus emergency powers bill

Nissenkorn moves forward with new coronavirus emergency powers bill

Critics note that 93% of those sent into quarantine due to Shin Bet warnings were not infected and that the technology is not as useful… Read More ›

Annexation now, perhaps peace later

Annexation now, perhaps peace later

Opinion: Even if Israel only controls 30% of the West Bank, it is a message to the world – both allies and enemies – that… Read More ›

Iran nuclear deal will still be a problem for next U.S. president

Iran nuclear deal will still be a problem for next U.S. president

Analysis: There is slim chance of a an agreement between Washington and Tehran before the November elections, and both Biden and Trump must prepare a… Read More ›

In abrupt reversal, US defense chief to keep active-duty troops based outside DC

In abrupt reversal, US defense chief to keep active-duty troops based outside DC

Confusion highlights growing tensions with White House as Pentagon leaders continue to insist they do not want to use military forces to help quell protests… Read More ›

Due to COVID-19: AIPAC cancels its 2021 policy conference

Due to COVID-19: AIPAC cancels its 2021 policy conference

“The impact of COVID-19 will make this a different and challenging year. But we are confident that the AIPAC community will continue to overcome any… Read More ›