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Op-Ed: Who by plague? Far fewer, if we can rediscover a spirit of mutual responsibility

Op-Ed: Who by plague? Far fewer, if we can rediscover a spirit of mutual responsibility

COVID doesn’t distinguish between Orthodox and secular, left and right, Jew and Arab. But it does have its limits. Whatever our leaders’ failures, we, the… Read More ›

Tens of thousands protest against Netanyahu as fines issued for violations

Tens of thousands protest against Netanyahu as fines issued for violations

Fines issues to demonstrators for violating social distancing rules * Knesset to reconvene to limit protests following failure to pass bills   Tens of thousands… Read More ›

Feeling snubbed over Israel deals, Abbas seeks extremist allies

Feeling snubbed over Israel deals, Abbas seeks extremist allies

Analysis: With Arab League refusing to condemn UAE, Bahrain agreements with Israel, the Palestinian president has decided to strengthen relations with Hamas and Islamic Jihad… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Do health experts think the lockdown will work?

Coronavirus: Do health experts think the lockdown will work?

The lockdown is a ‘disaster for the country and the economy’   A total lockdown is death for the economy and was not necessary, according… Read More ›

Protests are important, but now is time to stop

Protests are important, but now is time to stop

Opinion: Israelis who wish to express their disappointment at the failure of our leaders to lead must shoulder their own share of the national responsibility… Read More ›

US Ambassador to UN: Another normalization accord will come in next days

US Ambassador to UN: Another normalization accord will come in next days

A potential third Israel-Arab state accord comes following the recent normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.   United States Ambassador to the… Read More ›

This pandemic is a war like no other

This pandemic is a war like no other

Opinion: Unlike during military conflicts, Israel’s leaders have been found to be unprepared for the coronavirus outbreak, unable to recognize its danger and adapt, and… Read More ›

Ministers said to agree on full lockdown, more severe than Israel’s first

Ministers said to agree on full lockdown, more severe than Israel’s first

Reports: Measure will last until October 10; demonstrations limited to 1km from home; synagogues to shutter except for limited prayers on Yom Kippur; cabinet convenes… Read More ›

Coronavirus in Israel: 6,782 new cases on Tuesday, 11.4% of those tested

Coronavirus in Israel: 6,782 new cases on Tuesday, 11.4% of those tested

More restrictions expected Wednesday as coronavirus cabinet meets to decide outlines for protests and prayers.   The country is expected to be handed its latest… Read More ›

Israeli society, heal thyself

Israeli society, heal thyself

Opinion: Despite the lack of trust in the government, the people of this country must work together to reinvigorate a sense of mutual responsibility and… Read More ›

Cabinet approves coronavirus economic relief package

Cabinet approves coronavirus economic relief package

The cost of the approved plan is estimated at NIS 10.5 billion.   After a lengthy debate, the government on Monday night approved the plan… Read More ›

Anti-Netanyahu protests have shot themselves in the foot

Anti-Netanyahu protests have shot themselves in the foot

Opinion: Holding what are essentially beach parties and packed holiday feasts while the rest of the country is locked down with either their nuclear families… Read More ›

Palestinians: Qatar first Arab country to endorse Trump peace plan

Palestinians: Qatar first Arab country to endorse Trump peace plan

A senior State Department official told reporters that Washington sees Qatar as another Gulf country potentially prepared to normalize relations with Israel after the UAE… Read More ›

Sale of F-35s to UAE was missed opportunity for Israel

Sale of F-35s to UAE was missed opportunity for Israel

Opinion: Instead of denying that the sale was going ahead, Netanyahu should have used it as leverage for more American defenes aid and access to… Read More ›

11 arrested at first major anti-Netanyahu protest since start of new lockdown

11 arrested at first major anti-Netanyahu protest since start of new lockdown

Thousands gather outside premier’s Jerusalem residence for weekly demonstration against corruption, government handling of pandemic; 1 detained for speeding car toward barricades   Police arrested… Read More ›

Israel’s leaders must pull themselves together or resign

Israel’s leaders must pull themselves together or resign

Opinion: Imposing a second closure is an admittance of failure on part of the politicians who have thus far torpedoed any practical suggestion from our… Read More ›

The ‘Netanyahu lockdown’ is dangerous sham

The ‘Netanyahu lockdown’ is dangerous sham

Opinion: Imprisoning the Israeli public, who have lost all trust in the prime minister, brings with it all the health and psychological risks that surfaced… Read More ›

One-Third Of Netanyahu’s Voters Believe COVID-19 Was Sent By God

One-Third Of Netanyahu’s Voters Believe COVID-19 Was Sent By God

  JERUSALEM (JTA) — One quarter of Jewish Israelis, and more than one-third of Jews who voted for Benjamin Netanyahu, believes the coronavirus was sent… Read More ›

First Chadian military cargo plane to land in Israel for humanitarian aid

First Chadian military cargo plane to land in Israel for humanitarian aid

  The first military cargo plane from Chad is set to land in Israel late Wednesday night to pick up humanitarian aid from a private… Read More ›

Israel-UAE-Bahrain peace deal is the new Middle East

Israel-UAE-Bahrain peace deal is the new Middle East

Opinion: The peace treaty, alongside the rocket fired from Gaza to Israel during the signing ceremony, symbolizes the shift taking place in the Arab world… Read More ›