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Minister: Israel ready to help world Jewry fight virus, but not exactly sure how

Minister: Israel ready to help world Jewry fight virus, but not exactly sure how

Diaspora Affairs Minister Tzipi Hotovely says Jerusalem exploring ways to help, in talks with community leaders, but Diaspora Jews yet to formulate concrete needs  … Read More ›

Israeli land lease at Tzofar under Jordanian peace deal ends Thursday

Israeli land lease at Tzofar under Jordanian peace deal ends Thursday

The end of the land lease comes as tensions have increased with Jordan, over Israeli plans to annex West Bank settlements as early as July.… Read More ›

Safely in government, Gantz disappoints many supporters in Israel and U.S.

Safely in government, Gantz disappoints many supporters in Israel and U.S.

Analysis: Gantz and his former political allies had accused Netanyahu of courting Republicans at the expense of a bipartisan relationship with the U.S. while Democrats… Read More ›

Gantz at Independence Day ceremony: Israel must prepare for tough times

Gantz at Independence Day ceremony: Israel must prepare for tough times

“We will win war” against coronavirus, Knesset speaker says   Knesset Speaker Benny Gantz compared the fight against the coronavirus to Israel’s wars in his… Read More ›

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 210, with 15,728 confirmed cases

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 210, with 15,728 confirmed cases

The Health Ministry says the total number of COVID-19 patients still infected stands at 7,772, with 7,746 people having already recovered from the virus As… Read More ›

Arab Israelis fear that Ramadan could bring a coronavirus surge

Arab Israelis fear that Ramadan could bring a coronavirus surge

“We don’t want them coming in just when we have protests, with violence, but to come in and make order,” Yunes said. “There are lawbreakers,… Read More ›

One day a year, give us peace and let us mourn

One day a year, give us peace and let us mourn

Opinion: The humbling days between Holocaust Remembrance Day and Memorial Day for the fallen remind us of our shared fate together as a nation, but… Read More ›

High Court: Shabak can’t track patients’ phones without legislation

High Court: Shabak can’t track patients’ phones without legislation

Gov’t zigzags on 500-meter limit for sporting activity * Cabinet to meet on returning to school today * Death toll hits 201 * No new… Read More ›

With Israel’s cemeteries closed, let’s hold Memorial Day at IKEA

With Israel’s cemeteries closed, let’s hold Memorial Day at IKEA

Opinion: Allowing furniture giant to reopen is slap in faces of families and friends forbidden from visiting graves of loved ones on day dedicated to… Read More ›

Economy takes big step toward reopening in shadow of coronavirus

Economy takes big step toward reopening in shadow of coronavirus

Fate of schools to be decided as early as Sunday * Death toll nears 200, only 99 intubated   Israelis will wake up on Sunday… Read More ›

The new justice minister has no power

The new justice minister has no power

Opinion: While Nissenkorn’s appointment seems like positive step, the Blue & White MK will face numerous difficulties from elected officials who are not only critics… Read More ›

‘Gift of Life’ founder Rabbi Haber passes away at age 55 due to COVID-19

‘Gift of Life’ founder Rabbi Haber passes away at age 55 due to COVID-19

‘He touched all our hearts with extraordinary modesty and humanity. His wisdom and his love of people were a symbol for the man himself and… Read More ›

Israel must follow three rules to prevent more virus outbreaks

Israel must follow three rules to prevent more virus outbreaks

Opinion: As the economy gradually resumes its activity, epidemiological investigations and isolation, tackling virus hot spots and protecting at-risk populations are crucial to making sure… Read More ›

Coronavirus: 14,498 infected, patients in serious condition decreasing

Coronavirus: 14,498 infected, patients in serious condition decreasing

Cabinet approves Independence Day lockdown; Parents demand early education reopen as gov’t weighs next coronavirus steps   As the authorities deliberate strategies to gradually lift… Read More ›

In hospital drama, preemie baby delivered as virus-hit mom struggles to breathe

In hospital drama, preemie baby delivered as virus-hit mom struggles to breathe

After C-section, boy is well, mom is stable, but no relatives visit: Father is in same northern Israeli hospital with COVID-19, and family live in… Read More ›

Coronavirus testing expected to increase, diversify by mid-May

Coronavirus testing expected to increase, diversify by mid-May

Bennett: ‘Exit strategy based on faulty estimation of sick’   The government’s path to exit the nationwide lockdown is based on a faulty estimation of… Read More ›

Disgraceful unity deal serves one person only

Disgraceful unity deal serves one person only

Opinion: After three election campaigns and months of tense negotiations, the fifth Netanyahu government is here, and it is now clear how much Blue &… Read More ›

The survivors who ‘didn’t survive’: Photographer captures Shoah psych patients

The survivors who ‘didn’t survive’: Photographer captures Shoah psych patients

Gili Yaari, a Holocaust survivor’s son, did two stints documenting life at Sha’ar Menashe, a mental hospital where those whose lives were changed forever can… Read More ›

The deal is done: Netanyahu, Gantz ink coalition pact

The deal is done: Netanyahu, Gantz ink coalition pact

Deal ends 17-month political crisis * Plan calls for annexation in July * Residences for both prime ministers   Israel will soon have a new… Read More ›

Building a better society from the coronavirus crisis

Building a better society from the coronavirus crisis

Opinion: Mental health professionals expect to treat more people as Israelis lose their income, are trapped in abusive situations or suffer from loneliness, but our… Read More ›