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Analysis: China has spent 2020 losing friends. But Brussels can’t afford to make an enemy of world’s next hyperpower

Analysis: China has spent 2020 losing friends. But Brussels can’t afford to make an enemy of world’s next hyperpower

  This year has left the European Union very confused over what to do about China. At the start of the year, the two parties… Read More ›

Syrian air defenses thwart Israeli attack on Aleppo

Syrian air defenses thwart Israeli attack on Aleppo

Later, the broadcaster said the army downed several Israeli missiles before they reached their targets in the latest attack Syria said was conducted by Israel.… Read More ›

Ministers opt for two week nationwide lockdown pending government approval

Ministers opt for two week nationwide lockdown pending government approval

After hours of deliberation the ministerial committee on the coronavirus agreed on lockdown to come into effect before the Jewish New Year, Full Cabinet to… Read More ›

Trump says another country could be ‘added into’ Israel-UAE signing ceremony

Trump says another country could be ‘added into’ Israel-UAE signing ceremony

Speaking ahead of September 15 White House event, president doesn’t specify which nation may be next to normalize ties with Jerusalem; says he spoke to… Read More ›

An Insider’s Look at ‘Corona Hotels’ Operated by IDF Home Front Command

An Insider’s Look at ‘Corona Hotels’ Operated by IDF Home Front Command

  JERUSALEM (JNS) – As the Israeli cabinet weighs increasingly stringent steps to deal with the growing numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases, the Israel Defense… Read More ›

Customs and Border Protection paid to access a private company’s network of cameras that spans the US

Customs and Border Protection paid to access a private company’s network of cameras that spans the US

  Customs and Border Protection has paid tens of thousands of dollars for access to a private company’s network of security cameras that spans the… Read More ›

Government approves NIS 11 bilion budget increase after late-night talks

Government approves NIS 11 bilion budget increase after late-night talks

The plan’s approval by the government means it will move to the Knesset plenum, where it must pass in 3 readings before December 23, 2020.… Read More ›

Israel will pay dearly for persecuting its Haredi community

Israel will pay dearly for persecuting its Haredi community

Opinion: Ultra-Orthodox Israelis feel discriminated against and cast out by a government that has failed to persuade religious leaders that new coronavirus measures are necessary;… Read More ›

Kushner: Our plan is bid to save 2-state solution; Israel was eating up the land

Kushner: Our plan is bid to save 2-state solution; Israel was eating up the land

Trump adviser warns Palestinians that if they continue to reject peace plan ‘the situation is just going to get worse and worse for them;’ says… Read More ›

Congress Questions Sale Of US Residence In Israel To Adelson

Congress Questions Sale Of US Residence In Israel To Adelson

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has informally confirmed to Congress that Republican super-donor Sheldon Adelson is the buyer of the U.S. ambassador’s official… Read More ›

‘A magical force’: New Trump-Kim letters provide window into their ‘special friendship’

‘A magical force’: New Trump-Kim letters provide window into their ‘special friendship’

Washington – Bob Woodward’s new book “Rage” provides a fascinating window into one of the strangest diplomatic relationships of the 21st century between President Donald… Read More ›

Curfews fall on 40 cities, infection rate surpasses 3,500 in a single day

Curfews fall on 40 cities, infection rate surpasses 3,500 in a single day

Gamzu, Edelstein enter isolation after staff members test positive   Coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu will spend the next day working on his recommendations for… Read More ›

Coronavirus doctor: I am ashamed of Israeli society

Coronavirus doctor: I am ashamed of Israeli society

In emotional Facebook post, Dr. Gadi Segal, who headed first country’s COVID-19 ward, urges Israelis to take pandemic seriously, warns patients will die due to… Read More ›

1.3 million Israelis locked down as curfew kicks off in 40 virus hotspots

1.3 million Israelis locked down as curfew kicks off in 40 virus hotspots

Residents of ‘red’ towns and neighborhoods must stay close to home from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.; schools and most businesses shuttered in affected areas… Read More ›

CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Praises Trump In Leaked Audio, Wanted To Give Him A Weekly Show

CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Praises Trump In Leaked Audio, Wanted To Give Him A Weekly Show

WASHINGTON — In leaked audio revealed by Tucker Carlson on Tuesday evening, CNN chief Jeff Zucker is heard praising Donald Trump, calling him “The Boss,”… Read More ›

Senate Republicans unveil a stimulus plan that implements $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits but leaves out direct payments

Senate Republicans unveil a stimulus plan that implements $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits but leaves out direct payments

  Senate Republicans rolled out a slimmed-down stimulus plan on Tuesday. It includes a $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit through December, $257 billion in small-business aid, and… Read More ›

Israelis more pessimistic about democracy and the future – poll

Israelis more pessimistic about democracy and the future – poll

The signature of the Abraham Accords this month between Israel and the United Arab Emirates didn’t impact the optimism of Israelis for the future of… Read More ›

Emperor Netanyahu has no clothes

Emperor Netanyahu has no clothes

Opinion: ‘King Bibi’ was exposed in his weakness when under pressure from the ultra-Orthodox politicians opposed to lockdown, proving that to him and his ministers,… Read More ›

Law enforcement said to have covered up conflicts of interest in Netanyahu probe

Law enforcement said to have covered up conflicts of interest in Netanyahu probe

PM calls report ‘shocking’ and an ‘atom bomb’ that proves the corruption cases against him are a conspiracy, right-wing lawmakers call for investigations into allegations… Read More ›

Scorched Earth: Record 2 Million Acres Burned In California

Scorched Earth: Record 2 Million Acres Burned In California

  SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires have burned a record 2 million acres in California this year, and the danger for more destruction is… Read More ›