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As world scrambles for COVID-19 vaccines, Palestinians pin hopes on WHO program

As world scrambles for COVID-19 vaccines, Palestinians pin hopes on WHO program

UN-backed initiative Covax is set to provide 20% of Palestinians’ inoculations for free, but the timeline is uncertain — and the rest of the needed… Read More ›

Jonathan Pollard is far from an Israeli hero

Jonathan Pollard is far from an Israeli hero

Opinion: An embarrassing chapter of Israeli-American relations is now over, but if the convicted spy believes the fanfare that will no doubt be await him… Read More ›

Gantz says he’s ‘done believing Netanyahu,’ insists he’s still best alternative

Gantz says he’s ‘done believing Netanyahu,’ insists he’s still best alternative

Blue and White chief calls PM a ‘schemer and liar’; despite poor poll numbers, he asserts his party will win most seats if election held;… Read More ›

Ministers rein in mall crowding as active virus cases hit highest level in month

Ministers rein in mall crowding as active virus cases hit highest level in month

Cabinet approves rules to limit customer numbers inside stores, after over 1,000 new cases confirmed on Sunday, pushing active infection figure to 10,232   The… Read More ›

Venezuela Judge Convicts 6 American Oil Execs, Orders Prison

Venezuela Judge Convicts 6 American Oil Execs, Orders Prison

  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Six American oil executives held for three years in Venezuela were found guilty of corruption charges by a judge Thursday… Read More ›

Trump says for first time he’ll leave office if Electoral College votes for Biden

Trump says for first time he’ll leave office if Electoral College votes for Biden

Washington – President Donald Trump said for the first time Thursday he will leave office if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden but… Read More ›

Victims of air force plane crash named: Maj. Itay Zayden, Cpl. Lihu Ben-Bassa

Victims of air force plane crash named: Maj. Itay Zayden, Cpl. Lihu Ben-Bassa

Military investigating what caused fatal accident, the first of its kind since 2008, which claimed the life of 42-year-old reserve officer and 19-year-old cadet  … Read More ›

Rules About Police Wearing Masks Vary Widely Across US

Rules About Police Wearing Masks Vary Widely Across US

  LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — Although authorities have been encouraging people to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many police departments leave… Read More ›

Analysis: Donald Trump has left the world stage. Few will miss him

Analysis: Donald Trump has left the world stage. Few will miss him

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – As stage exits go Donald Trump’s departure was something of a whimper, the US President leaving the top table of global… Read More ›

IDF launches airstrikes against Iranian Quds Force in Syria

IDF launches airstrikes against Iranian Quds Force in Syria

Israeli military claims credit for attack immediately, says it’s in response to explosives placed on border; Syrian media says strike is near Damascus, 3 soldiers… Read More ›

As Deaths Spiral, South Dakota Governor Opposes Mask Rules

As Deaths Spiral, South Dakota Governor Opposes Mask Rules

  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday showed no sign of budging from her hands-off approach to the pandemic,… Read More ›

Trump aims to undermine Biden’s legitimacy even as legal challenges fizzle

Trump aims to undermine Biden’s legitimacy even as legal challenges fizzle

When President Donald Trump learned at the end of last week that his lawyers were dropping their lawsuit seeking a review of ballots in Arizona,… Read More ›

Another Jewish holiday, another Israeli lockdown

Another Jewish holiday, another Israeli lockdown

Opinion: A clear lack of policy and selective enforcement gave rise to whispers of third closure at Hanukkah, which will further erode mental resilience of… Read More ›

Commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass – WATCH LIVE

Commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass – WATCH LIVE

Leaders share messages against antisemitism, hatred and intolerance.   Thousands of people around the world are taking part today in March of the Living’s global… Read More ›

Armenian official likens Israel to Nazi Germany amid Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Armenian official likens Israel to Nazi Germany amid Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Senior military advisor sends scathing message to Jerusalem after reports of arms deals with Azerbaijan surface and vows to take revenge as fighting in Caucus… Read More ›

Biden foresees victory in U.S. election: It’s clear we’re winning enough states

Biden foresees victory in U.S. election: It’s clear we’re winning enough states

‘I’m not here to declare that we’ve won. But I am here to report that when the count is finished we believe will be the… Read More ›

Twitter flags Trump tweets on election fraud as battle spills onto social media

Twitter flags Trump tweets on election fraud as battle spills onto social media

Online platforms limit reach of president’s ‘misleading’ claim of ballot irregularities during vote-counting process   WASHINGTON (AFP) — Twitter labeled three of US President Donald… Read More ›

Iran media: Biden may not bring hope, Trump won’t bring war

Iran media: Biden may not bring hope, Trump won’t bring war

A vote for Biden is thus an end to “maximum pressure” on Iran, while Trump will bring war.   Iran’s Tasnim News has created a… Read More ›

Supreme Court Issues Flurry Of Last-Minute Election Orders

Supreme Court Issues Flurry Of Last-Minute Election Orders

  WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina, yes. Pennsylvania, yes. Wisconsin, no. That’s how the Supreme Court has answered questions in recent days about an extended… Read More ›

Republicans are narrowing the early voting gap in these states

Republicans are narrowing the early voting gap in these states

In four key states — Florida, North Carolina, Nevada and Iowa — Republicans are beginning to narrow the Democratic advantage in pre-Election Day voting. More… Read More ›