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IDF hits targets in Gaza Strip after rocket fired into Israeli territory

IDF hits targets in Gaza Strip after rocket fired into Israeli territory

The rocket fired from Gaza was the first in about 40 days.   The IDF confirmed on Tuesday night that IDF tanks struck three sites… Read More ›

Judicial activism could harm democracy

Judicial activism could harm democracy

Opinion: Supreme Court believes the decision to remove an indicted elected official cannot be left in the hands of Knesset which may not factor in… Read More ›

Israel plans to build it’s first ever vaccine factory in Yeruham

Israel plans to build it’s first ever vaccine factory in Yeruham

According to the model, Tens of millions of vaccine units, of various types, will be manufactured in Yeruham, which will ensure Israeli self-sufficience during both… Read More ›

It is time for Israel to direct the fight to the economy

It is time for Israel to direct the fight to the economy

The heavy guns used to combat the spread of the coronavirus are now silent in the face of one million unemployed, giving the virus known… Read More ›

Israel lifts limits on leaving home, visiting family; malls to open Thursday

Israel lifts limits on leaving home, visiting family; malls to open Thursday

Touting country’s ‘major success’ fighting the coronavirus, Netanyahu says all limitations on gatherings to be removed next month if infection and serious case rates don’t… Read More ›

Don’t die of shame in the coronavirus crisis

Don’t die of shame in the coronavirus crisis

Opinion: The government will not take responsibility for its coronavirus failings, so it is up to us all keep ourselves and others safe – and… Read More ›

New virus cases plummet to just 23 in past 24 hours, lowest in 6 weeks

New virus cases plummet to just 23 in past 24 hours, lowest in 6 weeks

Health Ministry figures also show sharp drop in the percentage of coronavirus tests that came back positive to just 0.5%; 3 more die as toll… Read More ›

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 229, with 16,185 confirmed cases

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 229, with 16,185 confirmed cases

The Health Ministry says the latest COVID-19 fatality is a 97-year-old man who contracted the virus at a nursing home in Bnei Brak and passed… Read More ›

Schools to open gates on Sunday morning, some cities refuse

Schools to open gates on Sunday morning, some cities refuse

The number of active cases in the country has decreased to 6,363, including 105 patients in serious condition and 82 intubated. To date, 229 citizens… Read More ›

Over 1,000 protest Netanyahu-Gantz coalition deal, urge court to strike it down

Over 1,000 protest Netanyahu-Gantz coalition deal, urge court to strike it down

High Court set to hear petitions Sunday against MK under indictment, like Netanyahu, forming a government, and against alleged illegal elements in the deal  … Read More ›

Israel attacks pro-Iran militias in southern Syria – report

Israel attacks pro-Iran militias in southern Syria – report

According to numerous sources in Syrian media, Israel attacked numerous targets in the southern region of Quneitra in the country and caused damages.   Israel… Read More ›

Israel must reopen carefully to avoid fresh outbreak

Israel must reopen carefully to avoid fresh outbreak

Opinion: As confident as I am in the healthcare system’s ability to cope with the coronavirus epidemic, reopening the country too quickly could see the… Read More ›

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 ›