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Netanyahu’s annexation folly

Netanyahu’s annexation folly

Analysis: Claiming sovereignty over parts of the West Bank is not in Israel’s best interests; the prime minister wants the land but not the people… Read More ›

Netanyahu vows all settlements will be annexed July 1, but other lands may wait

Netanyahu vows all settlements will be annexed July 1, but other lands may wait

Meeting with West Bank mayors who have refrained from trashing Trump plan, PM also quoted saying that the territory conditionally offered to Palestinians doesn’t constitute… Read More ›

Nissenkorn moves forward with new coronavirus emergency powers bill

Nissenkorn moves forward with new coronavirus emergency powers bill

Critics note that 93% of those sent into quarantine due to Shin Bet warnings were not infected and that the technology is not as useful… Read More ›

Annexation now, perhaps peace later

Annexation now, perhaps peace later

Opinion: Even if Israel only controls 30% of the West Bank, it is a message to the world – both allies and enemies – that… Read More ›

9 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria – report

9 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria – report

A site belonging to the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center is located in Masyaf and has been targeted by Israeli airstrikes in the past… Read More ›

Israel is rudderless as second virus wave crashes

Israel is rudderless as second virus wave crashes

Opinion: The ship of state is sinking and it is unclear who is in charge, but unless they admit the truth of the fresh outbreak… Read More ›

Jordan warns of annexation’s grave impact on ties with Israel

Jordan warns of annexation’s grave impact on ties with Israel

“The message should be clear. Annexation will not go unanswered. For if it does there will only be fiercer conflict. Annexation will make the two-state… Read More ›

Netanyahu badly timed his annexation schedule

Netanyahu badly timed his annexation schedule

Opinion: In the midst of national emergency and violent clashes on streets across America, the Trump administration may not want to deal with ramifications of… Read More ›

US ‘highly unlikely’ to back July 1 annexation, ToI told; mapping far from done

US ‘highly unlikely’ to back July 1 annexation, ToI told; mapping far from done

Preparatory work set back by weeks, maybe even months, because of COVID-19 crisis, senior source tells ToI; Kushner visit to Jerusalem also seen as vital… Read More ›

Time for a sensible approach to coronavirus

Time for a sensible approach to coronavirus

Opinion: The only way to completely eradicate the virus is to hunker down until every single infected person is cured; given that this is not… Read More ›

Due to COVID-19: AIPAC cancels its 2021 policy conference

Due to COVID-19: AIPAC cancels its 2021 policy conference

“The impact of COVID-19 will make this a different and challenging year. But we are confident that the AIPAC community will continue to overcome any… Read More ›

Every Israeli is a soldier in the war on coronavirus

Every Israeli is a soldier in the war on coronavirus

Opinion: With the government succumbing to electoral pressure, proving once again that it is ill-prepared to deal with the persistent coronavirus – it is up… Read More ›

Police investigating after employee says she lied to protect Sara Netanyahu

Police investigating after employee says she lied to protect Sara Netanyahu

Probe approved by attorney general; lawyer for PM’s wife claims Avichai Mandelblit is seeking to bring down premier in ‘obsessive’ hunt   Police on Sunday… Read More ›

IDF soldier who lost his leg in car-ramming attack released from hospital

IDF soldier who lost his leg in car-ramming attack released from hospital

Shadi Ibrahim, who was seriously wounded in an attack near an army checkpoint in the West Bank 2 weeks ago, is now in rehabilitation after… Read More ›

As infection rate spikes, health minister warns of new lockdown

As infection rate spikes, health minister warns of new lockdown

Edelstein says closure could come ‘much faster than people think’; Netanyahu says policy change to be weighed, but economy must stay ‘open’   Newly appointed… Read More ›

Steep Rise In Infection After Israel Opens Schools

Steep Rise In Infection After Israel Opens Schools

  JERUSALEM — In an urgent press conference convened during the course of Shavuot, Prime Minister Netanyahu and health ministry officials warned that they may… Read More ›

Israel sees 79 new coronavirus cases as restrictions ease

Israel sees 79 new coronavirus cases as restrictions ease

Senior Health Ministry officials are expected to meet Friday morning and discuss the sharp increase in the rate of coronavirus infections over the last few… Read More ›

Israel must be smart about West Bank annexation

Israel must be smart about West Bank annexation

Opinion: Trump’s plan is good for Israel, but is worthless unless the government actually applies rule of law in the territory; while it is impossible… Read More ›

IDF is bracing for violence after West Bank annexation

IDF is bracing for violence after West Bank annexation

Opinion: It is a mistake to believe that the Palestinian population is indifferent to Israel’s looming plans for swathes of the territory and the military… Read More ›

Amid virus vaccine hopes, Moderna top execs said to have sold millions in stocks

Amid virus vaccine hopes, Moderna top execs said to have sold millions in stocks

US biotech firm’s shares soar as it claims progress in trials; analysts says sales, including by Israeli chief medical officer, are legal but undermine faith… Read More ›