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Kochavi signals to Biden: Netanyahu, top security agree on Iran this time

Kochavi signals to Biden: Netanyahu, top security agree on Iran this time

“Going back to the Iran deal from 2015, or even to a similar deal with a few improvements, is a bad, wrong thing. It is… Read More ›

Israel expands coronavirus vaccine drive to over-35s

Israel expands coronavirus vaccine drive to over-35s

Country’s world-leading campaign has already been opened to 11th and 12th graders taking exams, pregnant women who may be at greater risk from new strains;… Read More ›

No one is thinking of the children

No one is thinking of the children

Opinion: 45% of new infections since start of 2021 have been among under-17s, despite schools being closed; with UK coronavirus strain showing alarming spread in… Read More ›

At UN, PA slams Israel for not giving COVID-19 vaccines to Palestinians

At UN, PA slams Israel for not giving COVID-19 vaccines to Palestinians

Palestinian Authority foreign minister claims Israel is obligated to inoculate population; Israeli envoy retorts that Oslo Accords charge PA with providing immunizations   In a… Read More ›

Israeli intelligence minister visits Sudan

Israeli intelligence minister visits Sudan

There was no immediate comment from Sudanese officials.   An Israeli cabinet minister visited Sudan on Monday, Israel’s Walla news site said, as the countries… Read More ›

Israel’s Dubai joy flights were state-sponsored mass infection

Israel’s Dubai joy flights were state-sponsored mass infection

Opinion: The government chose to allow flights to the UAE resort city out of diplomatic considerations and ignored the frantic warnings of health experts who… Read More ›

Israel halts all commercial flights in bid to keep virus variants at bay

Israel halts all commercial flights in bid to keep virus variants at bay

The order, in effect until January 31, marks the first time since the start of the pandemic the Jewish state is barring entry to its… Read More ›

Israel’s airport closure: Drastic but understandable

Israel’s airport closure: Drastic but understandable

It is impossible to hermetically seal the country – but that doesn’t mean that an effort shouldn’t be made to stop the spread of the… Read More ›

Biden will not wait for Israel to make moves on Iran

Biden will not wait for Israel to make moves on Iran

Analysis: The new U.S. administration is nothing like its predecessor and Netanyahu’s insistence on sidelining the defense establishment could leave Jerusalem with little to no… Read More ›

Hasidic rabbi calls for reopening ultra-Orthodox schools, then backtracks

Hasidic rabbi calls for reopening ultra-Orthodox schools, then backtracks

Following outcry, Rabbi Yisroel Hager, leader of the Vizhnitz sect, says all must follow the health rules, opposes violence against police   The head of… Read More ›

Netanyahu might miss Trump as Israel goes to the polls again

Netanyahu might miss Trump as Israel goes to the polls again

In-depth: Unlike his predecessor, Joe Biden will not interfere in Israel’s Knesset elections, something that could pose a problem for a prime minister used to… Read More ›

Cabinet to okay Morocco normalization, debate travel ban to curb virus variants

Cabinet to okay Morocco normalization, debate travel ban to curb virus variants

Ministers set to approve the establishment of ties with Rabat; separately, Netanyahu pushing to halt flights for 2 weeks to prevent import of coronavirus mutations… Read More ›

Israel must kick its Trump-era habits

Israel must kick its Trump-era habits

Analysis: Jerusalem must accept that the new occupant of the White House won’t have long, unscheduled telephone calls with Netanyahu and the Mideast conflict will… Read More ›

Netanyahu vows action after ultra-Orthodox mob protesting lockdown injures cop

Netanyahu vows action after ultra-Orthodox mob protesting lockdown injures cop

PM says ‘we will act with a heavy hand’ after policewoman hurt in Bnei Brak; incident comes amid near-daily clashes over enforcement of virus rules… Read More ›

Pregnant women with COVID complications had UK variant, Health Ministry says

Pregnant women with COVID complications had UK variant, Health Ministry says

Preliminary DNA sequencing of samples shows presence of mutation; meanwhile, healthcare providers to expand national vaccination drive soon to include pregnant women as coronavirus hospitalizations… Read More ›

Biden’s State pick: We’ll consult with Israel, allies before return to Iran deal

Biden’s State pick: We’ll consult with Israel, allies before return to Iran deal

Tony Blinken says in confirmation hearing that US commitment to Israel’s security is ‘sacrosanct,’ backs two-state solution but doubts it will happen in near future… Read More ›

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

Opinion: The deal between the two nations has already halted annexation and can further strengthen the position of Palestinians, foster an atmosphere of peace and… Read More ›

Netanyahu says Israel may need to extend lockdown, pleads with Haredim to comply

Netanyahu says Israel may need to extend lockdown, pleads with Haredim to comply

PM reportedly favors extending lockdown by 10-14 days; official overseeing outbreak in Haredi community says it accounts for 30% of all cases   Prime Minister… Read More ›

Time to take Mideast peace process out of deep freeze

Time to take Mideast peace process out of deep freeze

Opinion: Normalization with Israel will advance because it responds to Arab state interests; Palestinians have already seen they cannot stop it, and it presents both… Read More ›

As Israel surpasses 4,000 dead, ministers set to extend lockdown to a third week

As Israel surpasses 4,000 dead, ministers set to extend lockdown to a third week

Health experts reported to tell cabinet infections rates will stay high even after another week of lockdown; cabinet orders all arrivals from UAE to quarantine… Read More ›