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Waiting for Gadi

Waiting for Gadi

With elections nearing, the former IDF chief has become hottest new thing in Israeli politics, with multiple parties across the spectrum attempting to court him… Read More ›

Edelstein hails ‘huge’ vaccine news from FDA, as nearly 1,900 more cases found

Edelstein hails ‘huge’ vaccine news from FDA, as nearly 1,900 more cases found

Infections continue to trend upwards while Israel prepares for major inoculation project later this month   Health Minister Yuli Edelstein on Friday hailed a US… Read More ›

Israel to begin giving corona vaccines Dec. 27

Israel to begin giving corona vaccines Dec. 27

First batch of Pfizer vaccine arrives • Goal is to administer 60,000 vaccinations a day • Edelstein: Anyone who innoculates will receive a ‘green passport’… Read More ›

Israel’s politicians should let the scientists handle coronavirus

Israel’s politicians should let the scientists handle coronavirus

Opinion: Ministers seem to believe they are experts in public health, ignore professional advice and bow to their base, while Netanyahu has abandoned his principles… Read More ›

UAE Ambassador: Argument against F-35 sale is political, not substantial

UAE Ambassador: Argument against F-35 sale is political, not substantial

“Through the Abraham Accords, I think we basically prove that we are doubling down on our relationship with the United States.”   WASHINGTON – Yousef… Read More ›

Israel can longer delay its decisions on Iran

Israel can longer delay its decisions on Iran

Analysis: As Tehran moves to reinvigorate its nuclear program and a new U.S. administration taking office in January, Jerusalem must formulate its own red lines… Read More ›

Ex-CIA, MI6, Israeli officials doubt new Iran deal with Biden in 2021

Ex-CIA, MI6, Israeli officials doubt new Iran deal with Biden in 2021

A partial deal is still possible by the spring of 2021.   Top former CIA, MI6, Mossad and other key officials are doubtful that there… Read More ›

Gantz should stop Netanyahu at all costs

Gantz should stop Netanyahu at all costs

Opinion: PM’s worst enemy is time, as his trial is set to resume in February with witness testimonies, limiting his ability to pervert Israel’s judiciary… Read More ›

Israeli Company Launches Pilot Program To Help Solve Problem Of Textile Waste

Israeli Company Launches Pilot Program To Help Solve Problem Of Textile Waste

  JERUSALEM (JNS) – Re-Born Global, Israel’s first platform for a circular economy in textiles, has launched Re-Born Textiles, the first circular management system for… Read More ›

The center-left’s continued infighting risks its very existance

The center-left’s continued infighting risks its very existance

There is no lack of candidates willing to lead the camp, in fact there is suffocating overabundance of them but ego’s do not sway voters… Read More ›

Jonathan Pollard is far from an Israeli hero

Jonathan Pollard is far from an Israeli hero

Opinion: An embarrassing chapter of Israeli-American relations is now over, but if the convicted spy believes the fanfare that will no doubt be await him… Read More ›

Gantz says he’s ‘done believing Netanyahu,’ insists he’s still best alternative

Gantz says he’s ‘done believing Netanyahu,’ insists he’s still best alternative

Blue and White chief calls PM a ‘schemer and liar’; despite poor poll numbers, he asserts his party will win most seats if election held;… Read More ›

Center-Left rifts mar effort to unseat Netanyahu

Center-Left rifts mar effort to unseat Netanyahu

“There is no room in the election for imaginary parties.”   &Day one of the 2021 election on Thursday featured infighting in the Center-Left camp… Read More ›

The PA’s codependence problem

The PA’s codependence problem

Analysis: Its six-month suspension of coordination with Jerusalem taught the Palestinian Authority that it needs to achieve economic autonomy as well as security if it… Read More ›

Israel may get 4 million COVID shots this month, start vaccinating — reports

Israel may get 4 million COVID shots this month, start vaccinating — reports

Health officials said preparing to inoculate 80,000 a day, weighing local approval without FDA; Health Ministry chief warns of new restrictions as infections rise   Israel… Read More ›

Republicans on key panel ‘uneasy’ about F-35 sale to UAE — congressional aides

Republicans on key panel ‘uneasy’ about F-35 sale to UAE — congressional aides

After White House officials brief Senate Foreign Relations Committee on planned $23 billion arms deal, lawmakers gear up for long-shot vote to block it  … Read More ›

Will Trump leave Biden a war in the Middle East?

Will Trump leave Biden a war in the Middle East?

Fear of a possible war with Iran is growing after the assassination of the man believed to be responsible for Iran’s nuclear weapons program.  … Read More ›

Israel’s oft-repeated sin of pride

Israel’s oft-repeated sin of pride

Opinion: From the botched false flag operation of 1950s in Egypt, to the existential threat of the Yom Kippur War and the disastrous handling of… Read More ›

Ministers rein in mall crowding as active virus cases hit highest level in month

Ministers rein in mall crowding as active virus cases hit highest level in month

Cabinet approves rules to limit customer numbers inside stores, after over 1,000 new cases confirmed on Sunday, pushing active infection figure to 10,232   The… Read More ›

Israel and Iran’s atomic two-step

Israel and Iran’s atomic two-step

Analysis: While Tehran probably does not want to start Mideast war before Biden takes office, the tendency of some Israeli officials to brag about even… Read More ›