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Israel’s pandemic awareness campaign spreads nothing but fear

Israel’s pandemic awareness campaign spreads nothing but fear

Opinion: The government has failed in its COVID-19 awareness campaign, perpetuating hopelessness instead of explaining to the public that even the harshest restrictions won’t be… Read More ›

IDF says it ambushed cell planting bombs on Syrian border, killing 4 terrorists

IDF says it ambushed cell planting bombs on Syrian border, killing 4 terrorists

Incident comes as military braces for attack by Hezbollah, which is seeking revenge for a fighter killed in an airstrike attributed to Israel   Israeli… Read More ›

As Israel Expects 16,000 US Students, COVID-19 Czar Warns That Rule-Breakers Will Be Deported

As Israel Expects 16,000 US Students, COVID-19 Czar Warns That Rule-Breakers Will Be Deported

  JERUSALEM (JTA) — Foreign students who disregard Israel’s restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus will be deported, Israel’s coronavirus czar said. Some… Read More ›

Elections inch closer after budget not presented

Elections inch closer after budget not presented

“The prime minister will not bring the budget for a vote tomorrow,” Finance Minister Israel Katz told ‘The Jerusalem Post’ on Saturday night.   The… Read More ›

Health Ministry reports 1,358 new coronavirus cases

Health Ministry reports 1,358 new coronavirus cases

Country’s number of active virus carriers stands at 26,542, including 757 hospitalizations; 328 patients in serious condition, at least 95 patients receiving respiratory support from… Read More ›

In largest protest yet, over 10,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

In largest protest yet, over 10,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Demonstrators flood Paris Square and much of city center as thousands of others gather at various junctions throughout country, calling on premier to resign  … Read More ›

IDF to begin contact tracing on Tuesday

IDF to begin contact tracing on Tuesday

“The IDF’s involvement is very important because it is a system that can work quickly,” said coronavirus commissioner Ronni Gamzu.   The IDF’s Home Front… Read More ›

One in every 11 coronavirus test found positive as 1,967 new cases confirmed

One in every 11 coronavirus test found positive as 1,967 new cases confirmed

There are 25,628 people battling COVID-19, while 8,280 of them confirmed ill this past week; of the 24,284 tests conducted Thursday, 8.1% show positive results,… Read More ›

Some 2,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; rival protests dispersed

Some 2,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; rival protests dispersed

Sixteen arrested, reportedly almost all from far-right group, after police deploy in force to prevent extremist Netanyahu backers from attacking anti-government demonstrators   Some 2,000… Read More ›

Netanyahu tells world leaders Israel aiming to mass test for coronavirus

Netanyahu tells world leaders Israel aiming to mass test for coronavirus

Netanyahu shared that Israel is testing as many as 30,000 people a day for SARS-CoV-2 and that “we will still be able to increase the… Read More ›

Israel’s new coronavirus czar is a light at the end of the tunnel

Israel’s new coronavirus czar is a light at the end of the tunnel

Opinion: Prof. Gamzu’s manner in his presentation of a national plan to combat the virus is not only a refreshing change of oversight for the… Read More ›

No, Mr. Rogen, Israel Does Make Sense

No, Mr. Rogen, Israel Does Make Sense

  By Rabbi Yair Hoffman Recently, JTA published the contents of a podcast in which Seth Rogen, an up and coming actor, essentially trashes his… Read More ›

‘Safety Net’ program approved in Knesset with 67 MKs in favor

‘Safety Net’ program approved in Knesset with 67 MKs in favor

The plan will offer state-aid to Israelis hurt by COVID-19’s economical impact.   The Knesset approved on Tuesday evening “Safety Net” plan championed by Prime… Read More ›

Israel and Hezbollah’s miracles on the Lebanon border

Israel and Hezbollah’s miracles on the Lebanon border

Opinion: Since 2015, all cross-border incidents between the IDF and Hezbollah have ‘miraculously’ ended without any casualties or even wounded; it’s almost as if the… Read More ›

Knesset panel debates cops’ use of water cannons at anti-Netanyahu protests

Knesset panel debates cops’ use of water cannons at anti-Netanyahu protests

Committee chair rebukes police for not sending a representative involved in the practice; demonstrators to picket police minister’s home Tuesday evening   A Knesset committee… Read More ›

Over the red line: Hospitals report over 100% capacity

Over the red line: Hospitals report over 100% capacity

Number of coronavirus patients continues to rise, almost 9% screened in last day test positive   Hospitals are straining under the weight of the novel… Read More ›

Hezbollah took a hit but may still be a threat

Hezbollah took a hit but may still be a threat

Analysis: Israel is not interested in further escalation of tensions along the Lebanon border and has proven its deterrence by foiling the latest infiltration attempt… Read More ›

Will a coronavirus vaccine be a ‘cure’ for the pandemic?

Will a coronavirus vaccine be a ‘cure’ for the pandemic?

The answer to this is more complicated than one thinks and centers on the question of the strength and longevity of the immune response.  … Read More ›

Government’s coronavirus law is impractical and undemocratic

Government’s coronavirus law is impractical and undemocratic

Opinion: Legislation giving ministers total authority over decision-making sets dangerous precedent for Israeli democracy and chaotic decision making will surely diminish the already-dwindling public trust… Read More ›

Netanyahu is laundering the language

Netanyahu is laundering the language

Opinion: We live in ‘post-truth’ era, where public attitudes are based on appeal to sense of ‘unity,’ personal opinions and gut feelings, while facts and… Read More ›