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Lockdown extended until Sunday at midnight – Gantz and Netanyahu agree

Lockdown extended until Sunday at midnight – Gantz and Netanyahu agree

Gamzu: ‘Great concern’ over level of infection   Israel will remain in a state of lockdown at least until Sunday at midnight, the coronavirus cabinet… Read More ›

Local authorities are key to winning coronavirus war

Local authorities are key to winning coronavirus war

Opinion: The IDF Home Front Command brings manpower, organizational skills and money to municipalities as they move to control the outbreaks in their areas –… Read More ›

This Is A Revolution’: Israeli Drone Company Plans For Worldwide Aerial-Supply Networks

This Is A Revolution’: Israeli Drone Company Plans For Worldwide Aerial-Supply Networks

  JERUSALEM (JNS) –  Israel’s Gadfin UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and drone producer was the first company in the world to receive the Israeli Civil… Read More ›

Majority of Israelis prefer Donald Trump over Joe Biden – poll

Majority of Israelis prefer Donald Trump over Joe Biden – poll

Israeli perspectives on American Jewry’s voting patterns were also assessed in the poll.   A new poll published by I24News and conducted by the Direct… Read More ›

Israel must shift strategy in its fight against coronavirus

Israel must shift strategy in its fight against coronavirus

Opinion: The government must adopt a policy based on the assumption that there will be no immediate solution to the pandemic and avoid more harm… Read More ›

Ex-Defense Ministry chief’s testimony ties Netanyahu to submarine graft case

Ex-Defense Ministry chief’s testimony ties Netanyahu to submarine graft case

In leaked affidavit attached to petition demanding probe of PM’s role in huge submarine scandal, Dan Harel says Netanyahu heavily pressured him to buy vessel… Read More ›

Cabinet to vote on UAE peace agreement today

Cabinet to vote on UAE peace agreement today

Monday’s vote will only be on peace with the UAE because the peace treaty with Bahrain has yet to be written.   The cabinet is… Read More ›

Israel’s leaders must win back public trust

Israel’s leaders must win back public trust

Opinion: The key to beating the pandemic is to differentiate between localities, businesses and activities; this requires faith of citizens in the government, but this… Read More ›

Gal Gadot to star as Cleopatra sparking outcry as Israeli cast as Queen of Egypt

Gal Gadot to star as Cleopatra sparking outcry as Israeli cast as Queen of Egypt

Actress to team up again with Wonder Women director Patty Jenkins; internet quick to squash calls for Arab or Black actress to be cast in… Read More ›

Opinion: Covid-19 Hit My Orthodox Israeli Town Early And Hard. Coming Together Helped Us Stop The Spread.

Opinion: Covid-19 Hit My Orthodox Israeli Town Early And Hard. Coming Together Helped Us Stop The Spread.

  KIRYAT YEARIM, ISRAEL (JTA/CAROL UNGAR) — Lately, the media has been flooded with stories of Orthodox Jews who are derelict in following pandemic protocols.… Read More ›

Hospital staff infected with coronavirus in air released from ventilator

Hospital staff infected with coronavirus in air released from ventilator

“Infection in the coronavirus ward is something we are very afraid of.”   A doctor and two nurses at Sourasky Medical Center may have been… Read More ›

Israel can be Jewish and democratic

Israel can be Jewish and democratic

Opinion: We must not let the distorted interpretation of the Jewish faith and nationalism by anti-liberal elements disconnect us from the values of liberal Zionism,… Read More ›

Director Of Laniado’s ICU Dances In Front Of Patient Successfully Taken Off Respirator

Director Of Laniado’s ICU Dances In Front Of Patient Successfully Taken Off Respirator

JERUSALEM — In this moving clip (published by Ariel Elcharar), the director of the Laniado Hospital in Netanya’s ICU is seen here dancing with a… Read More ›

Cabinet to vote on UAE peace agreement next week

Cabinet to vote on UAE peace agreement next week

The seven-page deal avoids any topics that may be controversial, such as a Palestinian state or American weapons sales to Abu Dhabi.   The cabinet… Read More ›

Bnei Brak rabbis call to celebrate Simchat Torah at synagogues depsite virus rules

Bnei Brak rabbis call to celebrate Simchat Torah at synagogues depsite virus rules

City’s top spiritual leaders say outdoor prayers are preferable but allow parishioners to gather in synagogue courts as well as within the buildings themselves; PM… Read More ›

To hell with public trust and personal example

To hell with public trust and personal example

Opinion: The prime minister’s complete silence over Likud minister Gila Gamliel’s lockdown breach and her lies about it prove once again that Benjamin Netanyahu is… Read More ›

Cabinet approves extending limit on demos as protests surge

Cabinet approves extending limit on demos as protests surge

A source in Blue and White said that if coronavirus numbers go down in the upcoming week, the party’s ministers may oppose renewing the limitations… Read More ›

Poll shows Bennett’s Yamina pulling 23 seats, Likud dropping to 26

Poll shows Bennett’s Yamina pulling 23 seats, Likud dropping to 26

Channel 12’s survey shows majority of Israelis support snap elections, despite vote taking place only 6 months ago, and want Gamliel to be fired as… Read More ›

Ministers approve 1-week extension for restrictions on protests, prayers

Ministers approve 1-week extension for restrictions on protests, prayers

Law limiting demonstrators to 1 kilometer from home extended to October 13; march held in Tel Aviv in violation of police orders; ultra-Orthodox scuffle with… Read More ›

Easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions not likely before October 18

Easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions not likely before October 18

Netanyahu: No decision on changes until at least Monday   Israel is set to remain under lockdown for at least another two weeks, according to… Read More ›