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PM on US ties: Whoever endangers us, on Iran nukes for example, I oppose that

PM on US ties: Whoever endangers us, on Iran nukes for example, I oppose that

Netanyahu says he’s not bothered by lack of phone call from Biden, touts ‘wonderful ties’ with Democrats; calls graft trial ‘absurd,’ acknowledges speaking with key… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Where are Israel’s Moderna vaccines?

Coronavirus: Where are Israel’s Moderna vaccines?

Originally, the Moderna vaccine was intended to be used to inoculate Israel’s homebound community, but now the effort proves to be too complicated.   Israel… Read More ›

Israel’s leaders have a responsibility to the vaccinated

Israel’s leaders have a responsibility to the vaccinated

Opinion: Elected officials must put vaccine refusers in their place, despite the possible legal objections; those who refuse to aid the battle against the pandemic… Read More ›

Jewish settlers set fire to Palestinian vehicle, stone homes – Yesh Din

Jewish settlers set fire to Palestinian vehicle, stone homes – Yesh Din

“Before setting fire to the vehicle, the settlers stole agricultural equipment from the village.” Jewish settler extremists set fire to a vehicle and stoned homes… Read More ›

The coronavirus is here to stay

The coronavirus is here to stay

Opinion: The government must stop lifting restrictions while the pandemic is surging and the numbers of daily new infections are so high that any other… Read More ›

Israel Makes Top 10 (Again) In Ranking Of World’s Most Innovative Countries

Israel Makes Top 10 (Again) In Ranking Of World’s Most Innovative Countries

  JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israel was ranked seventh among the world’s 60 most innovative economies, according to the Bloomberg Innovation Index published last week. The… Read More ›

US: It’s critical to refrain from settlement activity, terror payments

US: It’s critical to refrain from settlement activity, terror payments

“We believe it is critical to refrain from unilateral steps that exacerbate tensions and that undercut efforts to advance a negotiated two state solution.”  … Read More ›

Israel is waging war on coronavirus conspiracies

Israel is waging war on coronavirus conspiracies

Opinion: While countless COVID-19 patients leave this world in great pain and agony, Israel is fighting a growing sector who choose to listen to pseudo-scientists… Read More ›

Netanyahu, Bennett trade fire in battle for right-wing voters

Netanyahu, Bennett trade fire in battle for right-wing voters

Premier accuses Yamina of siding with Lapid and left-wing parties; Bennett slam’s PM’s handling on pandemic and challenges him to a debate   Prime Minister… Read More ›

Hezbollah-like groups surged when Iran Deal lifted sanctions, study finds

Hezbollah-like groups surged when Iran Deal lifted sanctions, study finds

The paramilitary groups have a doctrine “designed to outlive the Islamic Republic,” the report explained.   The number of militia proxies for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary… Read More ›

Israel’s Teva Pharm in talks to co-produce COVID-19 vaccines, CEO says

Israel’s Teva Pharm in talks to co-produce COVID-19 vaccines, CEO says

Drugmaker’s CEO says company both approached and was approached by vaccine manufacturers to bolster limited supplies due to production constraints as world governments scramble to… Read More ›

Coronavirus cabinet approves some schools opening on Thursday

Coronavirus cabinet approves some schools opening on Thursday

Preschools and grades 1-4 to open in areas with lower infection rates. Eleventh and 12th grades to stay home.   The first group of Israeli… Read More ›

Israel’s government cannot keep its coronavirus debates secret

Israel’s government cannot keep its coronavirus debates secret

Opinion: An archaic law that permits ministers to bury discussions how they have handled the pandemic has no place in the midst of the most… Read More ›

Blinken stops short of endorsing Trump recognition of Golan Heights

Blinken stops short of endorsing Trump recognition of Golan Heights

When asked whether he regards Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Blinken replied “I do, yes. And, more importantly, we do.”   US Secretary of State Antony… Read More ›

Israel needs herd immunity not herd insanity

Israel needs herd immunity not herd insanity

Opinion: With the lockdown proving ineffective and coronavirus’ more infectious variants running wild, Israelis must meet their moral obligations to help ensure that their fellow… Read More ›

Blinken says US returning to ‘flawed’ UN Human Rights Council

Blinken says US returning to ‘flawed’ UN Human Rights Council

Secretary of state says council ‘needs reform, but walking away won’t fix it’; Trump withdrew from organization over anti-Israel bias   US Secretary of State… Read More ›

Rep. Ro Khanna Backtracks After Accusing Israel of Burning Palestinian Villages

Rep. Ro Khanna Backtracks After Accusing Israel of Burning Palestinian Villages

  WASHINGTON (JNS) – A California Democratic congressman has backtracked on a statement accusing Israel of “burning down” Palestinian villages, saying he was only referring… Read More ›

Israel has been given a warning by the ICC

Israel has been given a warning by the ICC

In-depth: The decision by the Hague on Friday at the moment only a psychological impact and is a public relations blow to the country, but… Read More ›

ICC war is far from over – analysis

ICC war is far from over – analysis

February 5, 2021 was another major loss for Israel’s six-year war crimes struggle with the ICC, but it was not the end of the line… Read More ›

Small Haredi network is offering COVID-19 treatment to all

Small Haredi network is offering COVID-19 treatment to all

With just 12 volunteers, Chasdei Amram started as local endeavor in ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim; now it has helped more than 5,000 patients… Read More ›