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Israeli zealots of any stripe cannot have the upper hand

Israeli zealots of any stripe cannot have the upper hand

Opinion: The weeks of protests against the prime minister have not succeeded in bringing about a change and organizers should not allow radicals among them… Read More ›

Rabbis ponder coronavirus queries of ultra-Orthodox Jewish life

Rabbis ponder coronavirus queries of ultra-Orthodox Jewish life

Months into the pandemic, religious leaders in Israel are finally addressing questions on how to maintain proper Jewish observance under the restrictions of the outbreak,… Read More ›

Prepare for 1,500 seriously ill COVID-19 patients by week’s end, warns Netanyahu

Prepare for 1,500 seriously ill COVID-19 patients by week’s end, warns Netanyahu

PM reportedly believes national lockdown could last a month; premier to convene coronavirus cabinet Wednesday, discuss goals for emerging from lockdown, enforcement capabilities   Prime… Read More ›

Israel’s modern Yom Kippur debacle

Israel’s modern Yom Kippur debacle

During the first wave of the virus, Israel bought thousands of ventilators because it thought that’s what was needed. Did it recruit or train staff… Read More ›

Israelis mark Yom Kippur under ‘painful’ virus lockdown

Israelis mark Yom Kippur under ‘painful’ virus lockdown

The holiest day in the Jewish calendar has been marred with political battles over openings of synagogues and limits on gatherings as Israel’s quietest day… Read More ›

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 ›