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Gantz to IDF: ICC war crimes ruling ‘a tool of our enemies’; we will defend you

Gantz to IDF: ICC war crimes ruling ‘a tool of our enemies’; we will defend you

Defense minister says court’s pretrial order claiming jurisdiction to open war crimes probe ‘has no basis in international law’; military vows to defend citizens, service… Read More ›

COVID: Just 0.06% Israelis sick after two shots, no one serious – study

COVID: Just 0.06% Israelis sick after two shots, no one serious – study

According to a study conducted by the Maccabi Healthcare Services, immunity appears to further strengthen even after seven days from the second injection.   New… Read More ›

To beat coronavirus, every Israeli must get inoculated

To beat coronavirus, every Israeli must get inoculated

Opinion: In a unique plea, the heads of Israel’s seven largest hospitals urge everyone to be vaccinated against COVID-19, arguing that while the virus has… Read More ›

After tumultuous vote, Israel extends lockdown until Sunday; death toll at 5,000

After tumultuous vote, Israel extends lockdown until Sunday; death toll at 5,000

An initial decision, opposed by Blue and White, was ruled invalid by AG Mandelblit, leading Netanyahu to accuse Gantz of ‘condemning many to terrible death’;… Read More ›

It’s not Haredi blackmail, but the bedrock of our democracy

It’s not Haredi blackmail, but the bedrock of our democracy

Opinion: Ultra-Orthodox leaders never stationed tanks in front of a secular prime minister or presented him with an instrument of surrender, they’re simply carrying out… Read More ›

Far-right parties led by Smotrich and Ben Gvir, a Kahane disciple, join forces

Far-right parties led by Smotrich and Ben Gvir, a Kahane disciple, join forces

As in past elections, Netanyahu, anxious to avoid votes going to waste, pushed alliance that could see disciple of racist rabbi elected; slate includes anti-LGBT… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Cabinet to convene Wednesday on lockdown extension

Coronavirus: Cabinet to convene Wednesday on lockdown extension

Prime minister: Goal is to vaccinate 90% of people over the age of 50 in the next two weeks   The government will convene today… Read More ›

Israel is far from out of the woods

Israel is far from out of the woods

Opinion: The public is frustrated by the lockdown and the still soaring infection rate that seems unchanged by the vaccine drive; with Israel’s leaders solely… Read More ›

In shot at Trump, Biden official says cutting aid to Palestinians ineffective

In shot at Trump, Biden official says cutting aid to Palestinians ineffective

State Dept. spokesman says previous administration’s decision to end assistance, after PA refused to engage with peace efforts, didn’t produce political progress or concessions  … Read More ›

Israel has to stop riding the Haredi tiger

Israel has to stop riding the Haredi tiger

Opinion: The ultra-Orthodox community, which flooded the streets of Jerusalem not once but twice on Sunday, is telling the rest of the country that they… Read More ›

Green passport hope dashed? Israel weighs post-flight isolation for vaccinees

Green passport hope dashed? Israel weighs post-flight isolation for vaccinees

Israel had started to exempt immunized people from quarantine, but as part of all-out bid to stop the spread of virus variants, government is now… Read More ›

Peace between Iran and Israel is inevitable – opinion

Peace between Iran and Israel is inevitable – opinion

The US should be ready to provide the bridge between these two great peoples and lead the Middle East into a new Cyrus Accords-like era.… Read More ›

‘Dubai syndrome’ hampers Israel’s efforts to fight coronavirus

‘Dubai syndrome’ hampers Israel’s efforts to fight coronavirus

Opinion: The battle against COVID-19 is being undermined constantly by so-called opinion leaders, who first told us about the wonders of the magical, virus-hit Dubai… Read More ›

For 2nd time in day, thousands attend funeral of rabbi, flouting lockdown rules

For 2nd time in day, thousands attend funeral of rabbi, flouting lockdown rules

TV news estimates 8,000 attend Jerusalem burial of Rabbi Yitzhok Scheiner, hours after 10,000 joined procession for Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik; both died of COVID… Read More ›

Israel Extends Its Lockdown For At Least 5 Days

Israel Extends Its Lockdown For At Least 5 Days

  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli Cabinet has voted to extend a nationwide lockdown for at least five more days as it struggles to bring… Read More ›

For Israel’s sake, Haredi parties must be kept out power

For Israel’s sake, Haredi parties must be kept out power

Opinion: The recent violence is but the tip of the iceberg as the ultra-Orthodox community that is poor, uneducated and accustomed to handouts will lead… Read More ›

Lawmakers to okay fines hike, paving way for lockdown extension

Lawmakers to okay fines hike, paving way for lockdown extension

Blue and White has conditioned its support for nationwide closure on passage of a law that will crack down on violators; ministers also expected to… Read More ›

Kosovo to establish diplomatic relations with Israel on Monday

Kosovo to establish diplomatic relations with Israel on Monday

Kosovo assured Israel it means to open an embassy in Jerusalem.   Israel and Kosovo will establish mutual diplomatic relations on Monday, Kosovo’s Minister of… Read More ›

Kochavi’s Iran saber-rattling is another Netanyahu maneuver

Kochavi’s Iran saber-rattling is another Netanyahu maneuver

Analysis: Empty threats of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities during the Obama era gave the U.S. added incentive to reach a deal and… Read More ›

Israeli expats weigh returning home for vaccine, but few will give it a shot

Israeli expats weigh returning home for vaccine, but few will give it a shot

Israel’s surge in vaccinations means recent emigrants could get immunized sooner by flying home than staying put, but logistical hurdles make it near-impossible to achieve… Read More ›