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Israeli, Saudi officials discuss Biden’s planned return to Iran nuke deal — TV

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss Biden’s planned return to Iran nuke deal — TV

Israel’s public broadcaster says recent phone calls also touched on Riyadh’s concerns over new US administration’s focus on alleged Saudi rights violations   Senior Israeli… Read More ›

Blinken to Ashkenazi: US opposed to bias against Israel in intern’l forums

Blinken to Ashkenazi: US opposed to bias against Israel in intern’l forums

Blinken pledged his support to a two-state resolution.   America is opposed to the biased treatment Israel receives in international forums, US Secretary of State… Read More ›

Our woman in Damascus

Our woman in Damascus

Opinion: The latest prisoner swap raises the question of how much Israel’s citizens are responsible for their own actions and whether the government should intervene;… Read More ›

Khamenei: If we wanted nukes, nobody, including ‘Zionist clown,’ could stop us

Khamenei: If we wanted nukes, nobody, including ‘Zionist clown,’ could stop us

Iran’s leader also warns it may enrich uranium to 60%, as it steps further away from nuclear deal; top US diplomat says DC willing to… Read More ›

Israeli supply of Pfizer vaccines reportedly coming to an end

Israeli supply of Pfizer vaccines reportedly coming to an end

According to a senior health fund official, the Pfizer deal was for 10 million vaccines – enough to inoculate 5 million people.   The Health… Read More ›

Israel must have a role in new Iran nuclear talks

Israel must have a role in new Iran nuclear talks

Opinion: Despite Netanyahu’s support for his political rivals, Biden does not hold grudges and is a friend to Israel who understands its security concerns and… Read More ›

UN nuclear chief concedes Iran to grant ‘less access’ to inspectors at its sites

UN nuclear chief concedes Iran to grant ‘less access’ to inspectors at its sites

After meeting with officials in Tehran, IAEA head says watchdog will continue necessary monitoring and verification of Iranian program   The head of the United… Read More ›

Itamar Ben-Gvir is neither religious nor a Zionist

Itamar Ben-Gvir is neither religious nor a Zionist

Opinion: Religious Zionists believe one can fight for Jews’ rights to the land while recognizing modern social and universal processes, and comprehend that Jewish faith… Read More ›

‘Green Pass’ site crashes even as Netanyahu urges Israel to adopt reopening plan

‘Green Pass’ site crashes even as Netanyahu urges Israel to adopt reopening plan

Health Ministry site to issue pass remains down hours before new system set to start; pass will give vaccinated and recovered Israelis access to sport,… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Sheba says Pfizer vaccine 75% effective after one dose

Coronavirus: Sheba says Pfizer vaccine 75% effective after one dose

“This is the first study assessing effectiveness of a single vaccine dose in real life conditions and shows early effectiveness, even before the second dose… Read More ›

Relationship between Haredim, non-Haredi Jews at breaking point

Relationship between Haredim, non-Haredi Jews at breaking point

In-depth: Pandemic exacerbates long-existing tensions that, according to one expert, can only be quieted through political resolution with leaders abandoning personal and sectoral interests for… Read More ›

Israeli woman who crossed into Syria returns to Israel on flight from Moscow

Israeli woman who crossed into Syria returns to Israel on flight from Moscow

Civilian who had been held by Syrian regime arrives in Tel Aviv after Israel frees 2 shepherds it nabbed at border; Netanyahu thanks Putin for… Read More ›

Bringing the IDF into the 21st century, at last

Bringing the IDF into the 21st century, at last

Analysis: While the years-long delay in making decisions on military procurement constitutes a security scandal, the hard-won approval for recommendations put forward by the military… Read More ›

Iran’s supreme leader demands ‘action’ from US as condition for nuke deal

Iran’s supreme leader demands ‘action’ from US as condition for nuke deal

IAEA head to visit Tehran, ahead of Iranian intention to end snap inspections; Merkel voices ‘concern’ to Rouhani over Tehran’s non-compliance   Iran’s supreme leader… Read More ›

Muddled Promises On Schools Pose Political Problem For Biden

Muddled Promises On Schools Pose Political Problem For Biden

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is in a political firestorm over how and when to get more schools open amid the coronavirus pandemic,… Read More ›

Let it snow! Jerusalem residents get ready for a winter wonderland

Let it snow! Jerusalem residents get ready for a winter wonderland

It is still unclear exactly how strong the snowfall will be in Jerusalem.   While Jerusalemites may have gotten used to the unseasonable spring-like weather… Read More ›

Israelis need carrot not stick to get COVID vaccinated

Israelis need carrot not stick to get COVID vaccinated

Opinion: After year of dubious laws that have eroded civil rights in the name of fighting the virus, the government must now convince people to… Read More ›

White House: Biden’s first call to Mideast leader will be to Netanyahu

White House: Biden’s first call to Mideast leader will be to Netanyahu

US press secretary says ‘stay tuned,’ conversation will happen ‘soon’; touts ‘important strategic security relationship’ between the countries   US President Joe Biden’s first phone… Read More ›

Netanyahu: In talks to establish Moderna, Pfizer vaccine plants in Israel

Netanyahu: In talks to establish Moderna, Pfizer vaccine plants in Israel

“I am negotiating with them to build two plants in Israel that will turn Israel into an international center in the fight against coronavirus.”  … Read More ›

Have you had your coronavirus vaccine yet?

Have you had your coronavirus vaccine yet?

Opinion: Israel is in a race to vaccinate 5.5 million people before being overrun by the spread of new and more potent COVID-19 strains; public… Read More ›