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Liberman urges Sa’ar, Lapid, Bennett to join with him against Netanyahu: reports

Liberman urges Sa’ar, Lapid, Bennett to join with him against Netanyahu: reports

Yisrael Beytenu party head reportedly calls on other opposition leaders to unite against Likud in possible election; polls predict bloc would still fall short of… Read More ›

Israel’s government has again failed the coronavirus test

Israel’s government has again failed the coronavirus test

Opinion: Even though the vaccines are almost here, the pathogen is still all around us, so why are those who run the country allowing thousands… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s strange Mideast legacy

Donald Trump’s strange Mideast legacy

Opinion: In becoming latest Muslim nation to engage diplomatically with Israel, Morocco has revealed its true priority – sovereignty over Western Sahara; but why should… Read More ›

Israel normalizes ties with Bhutan

Israel normalizes ties with Bhutan

“I want to thank the Kingdom of Bhutan and praise the decision to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel,” Ashkenazi said.   Israel established full… Read More ›

Ending the circle of grief

Ending the circle of grief

Opinion: The fact that Israel has been keeping the bodies of 68 Palestinians as a bargaining chip does little to bring closure to the Israeli… Read More ›

Health officials said looking to move up start of COVID vaccine drive to Dec. 20

Health officials said looking to move up start of COVID vaccine drive to Dec. 20

Report says HMOs tell Health Ministry they can begin immunizing Israelis a week earlier than expected; ministry head signals Pfizer’s vaccine will receive Israeli approval… Read More ›

Opinion: An ex-chief of staff isn’t always the answer to Israel’s problems

Opinion: An ex-chief of staff isn’t always the answer to Israel’s problems

The reason people feel an “Eisenkot” is desirable is because they need someone who can compete with Netanyahu for the title of “Mr. Security.”  … Read More ›

Waiting for Gadi

Waiting for Gadi

With elections nearing, the former IDF chief has become hottest new thing in Israeli politics, with multiple parties across the spectrum attempting to court him… Read More ›

Edelstein hails ‘huge’ vaccine news from FDA, as nearly 1,900 more cases found

Edelstein hails ‘huge’ vaccine news from FDA, as nearly 1,900 more cases found

Infections continue to trend upwards while Israel prepares for major inoculation project later this month   Health Minister Yuli Edelstein on Friday hailed a US… Read More ›

Israel to begin giving corona vaccines Dec. 27

Israel to begin giving corona vaccines Dec. 27

First batch of Pfizer vaccine arrives • Goal is to administer 60,000 vaccinations a day • Edelstein: Anyone who innoculates will receive a ‘green passport’… Read More ›

Israel’s politicians should let the scientists handle coronavirus

Israel’s politicians should let the scientists handle coronavirus

Opinion: Ministers seem to believe they are experts in public health, ignore professional advice and bow to their base, while Netanyahu has abandoned his principles… Read More ›

UAE Ambassador: Argument against F-35 sale is political, not substantial

UAE Ambassador: Argument against F-35 sale is political, not substantial

“Through the Abraham Accords, I think we basically prove that we are doubling down on our relationship with the United States.”   WASHINGTON – Yousef… Read More ›

Israel can longer delay its decisions on Iran

Israel can longer delay its decisions on Iran

Analysis: As Tehran moves to reinvigorate its nuclear program and a new U.S. administration taking office in January, Jerusalem must formulate its own red lines… Read More ›

Ex-CIA, MI6, Israeli officials doubt new Iran deal with Biden in 2021

Ex-CIA, MI6, Israeli officials doubt new Iran deal with Biden in 2021

A partial deal is still possible by the spring of 2021.   Top former CIA, MI6, Mossad and other key officials are doubtful that there… Read More ›

Gantz should stop Netanyahu at all costs

Gantz should stop Netanyahu at all costs

Opinion: PM’s worst enemy is time, as his trial is set to resume in February with witness testimonies, limiting his ability to pervert Israel’s judiciary… Read More ›

Israeli Company Launches Pilot Program To Help Solve Problem Of Textile Waste

Israeli Company Launches Pilot Program To Help Solve Problem Of Textile Waste

  JERUSALEM (JNS) – Re-Born Global, Israel’s first platform for a circular economy in textiles, has launched Re-Born Textiles, the first circular management system for… Read More ›

The center-left’s continued infighting risks its very existance

The center-left’s continued infighting risks its very existance

There is no lack of candidates willing to lead the camp, in fact there is suffocating overabundance of them but ego’s do not sway voters… 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 ›

Center-Left rifts mar effort to unseat Netanyahu

Center-Left rifts mar effort to unseat Netanyahu

“There is no room in the election for imaginary parties.”   &Day one of the 2021 election on Thursday featured infighting in the Center-Left camp… Read More ›