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Hadassah hospital consulting with US medics on COVID treatment for Erekat

Hadassah hospital consulting with US medics on COVID treatment for Erekat

Earlier, Erekat said he was experiencing “difficult symptoms resulting from my lack of immunity as a result of lung transplantation.”   Veteran PLO official Saeb… Read More ›

The Ramallah lynching was our warning of what was to come

The Ramallah lynching was our warning of what was to come

Opinion: The dark suspicion, separation and iron hand that categorizes Israel’s relationship with the Palestinians today can all be traced back to the brutal murder… Read More ›

Trump to drop Sudan from terror list in presumed prelude to Israel normalization

Trump to drop Sudan from terror list in presumed prelude to Israel normalization

Northeast African nation, under strong pressure from Washington, would become 3rd Muslim-majority country in two months to formalize ties with Israel   NEW YORK —… Read More ›

Countdown to third lockdown has begun

Countdown to third lockdown has begun

Opinion: Only last week, PM promised us a ‘cautious and gradual’ lockdown exit; days later Netanyahu, along with other ministers, voted to reopen the education… Read More ›

Landing in Bahrain to sign deal, Israeli official stresses ‘genuine peace’ hopes

Landing in Bahrain to sign deal, Israeli official stresses ‘genuine peace’ hopes

In first, El Al plane carries Israeli delegation to Manama to formalize relations: Bahrain FM: ‘I hope this visit marks another step on road to… Read More ›

The moral stain of ignoring pandemic regulations

The moral stain of ignoring pandemic regulations

Opinion: While the legal term ‘moral turpitude’ may not include violations of the coronavirus mitigation directives, those harming the public effort to beat the outbreak… Read More ›

As Lockdown Eases, Israelis Again Gather Against Netanyahu

As Lockdown Eases, Israelis Again Gather Against Netanyahu

  JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night, resuming the weekly protest against… Read More ›

Israel’s preschools resume on Sunday. What will classrooms look like?

Israel’s preschools resume on Sunday. What will classrooms look like?

Teachers will wear masks and be screened for coronavirus * After school programs will resume   The Health and Education ministries met late into the… Read More ›

‘Renegade’ Haredi communities need to be brought to heel, rabbi says

‘Renegade’ Haredi communities need to be brought to heel, rabbi says

Rabbi Uri Regev, who leads Israel-based NPO promoting religious freedom and equality across denominational lines, calls for stricter law enforcement after head of Belz Hasidic… Read More ›

Experts fear fresh virus outbreaks if ‘red zones’ not kept under lockdown

Experts fear fresh virus outbreaks if ‘red zones’ not kept under lockdown

Adviser to coronavirus czar expresses concern as make-or-break question left hanging, says maintaining restrictions in cities with high infection rates key to fighting virus  … Read More ›

Tel Aviv employees call elderly to curb loneliness during COVID lockdown

Tel Aviv employees call elderly to curb loneliness during COVID lockdown

Workers from all municipal departments are participating in the effort, conducting more than 37,000 phone calls to date and receiving responses from senior residents.  … Read More ›

Israel approves first new settler homes since UAE peace deal

Israel approves first new settler homes since UAE peace deal

Planning council greenlights construction of 1,800 new housing units in West Bank, expected to approve 4,000 in total; settlement watchdog says ‘PM pokes finger in… Read More ›

Probe ordered after violent clash as police break up wedding over lockdown rules

Probe ordered after violent clash as police break up wedding over lockdown rules

Outcry as police filmed leading bloody, dazed brother of the bride out of Givat Ze’ev event amid screams and cries of family and guests; police… Read More ›

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 ›