Israel News

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 ›

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 ›