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Baby born on Afghanistan evacuation flight named “Reach” after the aircraft call sign

Baby born on Afghanistan evacuation flight named “Reach” after the aircraft call sign

Washington – A baby girl born on a US military evacuation flight en route to Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Saturday has been named… Read More ›

Ahead of Washington visit, Naftali Bennett pledges growth of settlements

Ahead of Washington visit, Naftali Bennett pledges growth of settlements

In his first discussion with an international news organization as prime minister, Bennett told The New York Times major diplomatic moves in either direction were… Read More ›

Hamas’ latest antics in Gaza are aimed at Washington

Hamas’ latest antics in Gaza are aimed at Washington

Opinion: The terror group’s decision to stage violent border riots and resume incendiary balloon attacks is meant to force U.S. to be more involved in… Read More ›

Bennett to US congressmen: Preventing a nuclear Iran is America’s interest

Bennett to US congressmen: Preventing a nuclear Iran is America’s interest

In bipartisan Zoom call ahead of Washington trip, prime minister says Israel will never ask for US troops to be sent to defend Jewish state,… Read More ›

Opinion: Where does Israel stand on its strategy with Gaza?

Opinion: Where does Israel stand on its strategy with Gaza?

Hundreds of Palestinian protesters entered an area near the border on Saturday, stormed the fence – and one armed protester shot and critically wounded border… Read More ›

Bennett to warn Biden return to Iran nuclear deal a mistake, source says

Bennett to warn Biden return to Iran nuclear deal a mistake, source says

Source criticizes previous government, saying that Iranian nuclear program ‘has advanced uranium enrichment capabilities’, agreement may be dead in the water since hardliner Raisi now… Read More ›

Israeli jets strike Gaza following fires set by arson balloons

Israeli jets strike Gaza following fires set by arson balloons

Israel hits Hamas weapons factory, tunnel entrance and underground rocket launcher next to a school; raids after incendiary devices from enclave ignite blazes in southern… Read More ›

Explosive balloons launched from Gaza – report

Explosive balloons launched from Gaza – report

This comes following a recent escalation between Israel and the Hamas-controlled coastal enclave, and Egypt closing the Rafah border crossing.   Incendiary balloons were reportedly… Read More ›

Bennett’s pandemic strategy begins to bear fruit but the end is nowhere near

Bennett’s pandemic strategy begins to bear fruit but the end is nowhere near

Opinion: Despite the continued rise in new cases and hospitalizations, PM finds himself in a far better situation than what even the most optimistic predictions… Read More ›

Coronavirus cabinet decides school year to begin September 1, vaccines on campus

Coronavirus cabinet decides school year to begin September 1, vaccines on campus

Teachers and staff will be required to have a ‘Green Pass’ to enter schools; students 12 and over will get COVID shots during school hours,… Read More ›

Israelis are COVID angry, but at whom?

Israelis are COVID angry, but at whom?

Opinion: Accepting that coronavirus is a permanent feature in the world and certain measures and restrictions are now routine is key to mental health as… Read More ›

Soldier critically hurt in Gaza border shooting identified as Barel Shmueli, 21

Soldier critically hurt in Gaza border shooting identified as Barel Shmueli, 21

Border police officer in intensive care in life-threatening condition after surgery; Shmueli was shot in head during riots on Gaza border   A Border Police… Read More ›

No Palestinian state under Bennett led government, FM says

No Palestinian state under Bennett led government, FM says

It’s not possible for a two-state resolution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict while the government it led by Naftali Bennet, Lapid told Channel 11.   It’s… Read More ›

Israel’s education minister has been taught a lesson

Israel’s education minister has been taught a lesson

Opinion: In light of the announcement that children will receive the COVID vaccine in schools despite her best efforts, Yifat Shasha-Biton must engage in some… Read More ›

Israel ‘prints’ world’s first 3D living malignant brain tumor

Israel ‘prints’ world’s first 3D living malignant brain tumor

Each model is printed in a bioreactor we have designed in the lab using a hydrogel sampled and reproduced from the extracellular matrix taken from… Read More ›

Israel must stop stalling and go into lockdown

Israel must stop stalling and go into lockdown

Opinion: A nationwide lockdown in the run-up to the High Holidays in September is a feasible and pretty much inevitable option at this point; the… Read More ›

Israel must stop treating Gaza like a chore

Israel must stop treating Gaza like a chore

Opinion: Country’s leaders keep mistakenly thinking Qatari money would end Gaza’s woes, but only sound economic reforms while keeping terrorist elements in check would bring… Read More ›

Will Polish Anti-restitution Law Permanently Harm Ties With Israel, Jewish Community?

Will Polish Anti-restitution Law Permanently Harm Ties With Israel, Jewish Community?

NEW YORK (JNS/DMITRIY SHAPIRO) – Despite international pressure to veto the bill, Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a bill passed by the Polish legislature on… Read More ›

The fall of Kabul is warning sign for Israel

The fall of Kabul is warning sign for Israel

Analysis: The Taliban victory against the U.S. today and the Soviet Union before it should be a wake-up call to the Israeli security establishment to… Read More ›

Bennett is not taking the easy way out against the pandemic

Bennett is not taking the easy way out against the pandemic

Opinion: Netanyahu moans that his government made Israel ‘virus-free’, but they were the ones who dismantled all infrastructure to combat any future surge; his replacement… Read More ›