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Coronavirus cabinet approves renewal of train services, cultural events

Coronavirus cabinet approves renewal of train services, cultural events

288 people test positive for virus in last 24 hours • Jaffa neighborhood, Rahat, Arara designated ‘red zones’   Trains will finally return to Israel’s… Read More ›

Is Netanyahu really good for the Jews?

Is Netanyahu really good for the Jews?

Opinion: The cost of unilateral annexation in the West Bank, which would mean alienating allies and partners around the world, outweighs the benefits of diminishing… Read More ›

Israel’s class system in a coronavirus world

Israel’s class system in a coronavirus world

Opinion: When one child in school tests positive for COVID-19 hundreds of students and teachers are told to quarantine but a confirmed case in the… Read More ›

Jordan’s King says Israeli annexation plans threaten regional stability

Jordan’s King says Israeli annexation plans threaten regional stability

Monarch tells US lawmakers plans to annex settlements and Jordan Valley are ‘unacceptable’ and he remains full committed to establishment of an independent Palestinian state… Read More ›

UNHRC members call for annual updates to settlement black list

UNHRC members call for annual updates to settlement black list

The list was presented to the UNHCR on Monday, following a delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic.   The UN database of companies doing business… Read More ›

Knesset approves so-called Norwegian Law in second and third reading

Knesset approves so-called Norwegian Law in second and third reading

Sixty-six members of parliament vote in favor of bill while 43 vote against; Netanyahu absent from plenary vote, much to the chagrin of Blue &… Read More ›

Gaza rocket strikes field in Israel as Hamas urges ‘resistance’ to annexation

Gaza rocket strikes field in Israel as Hamas urges ‘resistance’ to annexation

IDF retaliates with strikes in southern Gaza after projectile lands in open area in Eshkol region; terror groups threaten to step up clashes along the… Read More ›

Fire in Rehovot hostel for the mentally ill claims life of 45-year-old man

Fire in Rehovot hostel for the mentally ill claims life of 45-year-old man

“While searching the building, we found a man with burns, breathless and without a pulse.”   A fire that broke out on Sunday night in… Read More ›

Netanyahu says Israel to begin building Golan Heights community bearing Trump’s name

Netanyahu says Israel to begin building Golan Heights community bearing Trump’s name

In May 2019, Netanyahu announced the creation of a residential community on the Golan Heights in honor of the US president after Trump signed an… Read More ›

Youngest Israeli victim: 26-year-old man dies from rare complication of COVID-19

Youngest Israeli victim: 26-year-old man dies from rare complication of COVID-19

Oshri Asulin, from Kfar Saba, said to have developed heart condition usually only found in children   A 26-year-old man died Sunday evening from a… Read More ›

One more acre for the land of Israel

One more acre for the land of Israel

Opinion: Those who oppose applying Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley on the assumption it will divide the land, are afflicted with the same shortsightedness… Read More ›

Netanyahu looses interest with coronavirus

Netanyahu looses interest with coronavirus

Opinion: While PM is dealing with West Bank annexation, the virus is still showing resilience, with no leader showing even a semblance of either control… Read More ›

Israel records over 200 new virus cases in a day for first time since April

Israel records over 200 new virus cases in a day for first time since April

Netanyahu warns restrictions could be reimposed if ‘steep rise’ in infection rate continues; health minister says ‘no one has an exemption’ from social distancing rules… Read More ›

Annexation: Here’s what you need to know

Annexation: Here’s what you need to know

What happens with annexation has potentially steep stakes for Israel’s relationship with the United States, with its allies in Europe and beyond, and with American… Read More ›

High Court nixing of settlement law keeps Israel out of ICC

High Court nixing of settlement law keeps Israel out of ICC

Opinion: Legislation to retroactively recognize settler homes built on private lands could have led to petitions at The Hague, but a strong judiciary is an… Read More ›

In first, AIPAC gives US lawmakers green light to criticize Israel on annexation

In first, AIPAC gives US lawmakers green light to criticize Israel on annexation

Leading pro-Israel lobby privately telling officials it’s OK to condemn planned controversial West Bank move as long as they don’t push to limit US aid… Read More ›

Israeli Police: We do not have a George Floyd procedure

Israeli Police: We do not have a George Floyd procedure

The police responded to a wave of online posts alleging US law enforcement is also trained by Israeli police.   Police Spokesperson Micky Rosenfeld tweeted… Read More ›

Annexation is Netanyahu’s legacy

Annexation is Netanyahu’s legacy

Opinion: Many believe that the prime minister only makes moves that serve his own immediate interests, but the long-time leader actually wants to go down… Read More ›

Israeli team unveils mystery of ‘Genghis Khan’ Wall for first time

Israeli team unveils mystery of ‘Genghis Khan’ Wall for first time

Hebrew University-led researchers map the Great Wall of China complex   A team led by Israeli researchers shed light on the mysterious ‘Genghis Khan’ Wall,… Read More ›

Right-wing to blame for annexation delay

Right-wing to blame for annexation delay

Opinion: Ministers from Netanyahu’s own Likud party have yet to come out in support of the Trump peace plan, fearing it will at best include… Read More ›