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Israel’s COVID reproduction number again edges toward 1 after months of decline

Israel’s COVID reproduction number again edges toward 1 after months of decline

Health Ministry says if ‘R’ number reaches 1, it would indicate a renewed spread of the pathogen; ministry also reports Israel has only 2 ‘red’… Read More ›

US said to raise proposed interim deal with Iran in talks with Israel

US said to raise proposed interim deal with Iran in talks with Israel

Suggestion from Americans aimed at buying time for nuclear negotiations; Israeli official opposed move, fearing it would become permanent, report says   US National Security… Read More ›

Israeli Defense Companies Unveil New Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Israeli Defense Companies Unveil New Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israeli defense companies Elbit Systems and Roboteam unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) on Tuesday called ROOK. The 6×6-wheel vehicle… Read More ›

Israel fires missiles towards building south of Damascus – report

Israel fires missiles towards building south of Damascus – report

One of the missiles was shot down and no losses were reportedly caused.   The IDF fired two missiles from the Golan Heights towards an… Read More ›

A strong health system is crucial to Israel’s national security

A strong health system is crucial to Israel’s national security

Opinion: Pandemic taught us a valuable lesson in the importance of having a capable health system; with an approved state budget, the country can now… Read More ›

Israeli diplomats visit couple held in Turkey; Mossad chief said to get involved

Israeli diplomats visit couple held in Turkey; Mossad chief said to get involved

Turkish minister says prosecutors believe Mordy and Natali Oknin carried out ‘what can be called diplomatic, military espionage’ when they photographed president’s palace   Israeli… Read More ›

Energy minister calls to cancel oil pipeline deal with UAE firm

Energy minister calls to cancel oil pipeline deal with UAE firm

Karine Elharrar tells Army Radio the agreement — which would see Gulf oil brought to Red Sea port of Eilat, moved to Ashkelon and then… Read More ›

Netanyahu makes rare court appearance as ex-aide’s testimony delayed

Netanyahu makes rare court appearance as ex-aide’s testimony delayed

Judges decide PM’s former confidant Nir Hefetz won’t take the stand until next week due to new evidence   Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu arrived Tuesday… Read More ›

Israel to ask donor countries to restore payments to Palestinians

Israel to ask donor countries to restore payments to Palestinians

Donor countries will be asked to restore financial contributions to the PA as it faces an acute financial crisis.   Israel is set to ask… Read More ›

Israel is taken for a ride on Erdogan’s ‘Midnight Express’

Israel is taken for a ride on Erdogan’s ‘Midnight Express’

Opinion: Israeli couple detained in Istanbul last week are merely unfortunate pawns in Turkish leader’s twisted game of political survival, as the country further slides… Read More ›

Yesh Atid announces first party primaries ten years after formation

Yesh Atid announces first party primaries ten years after formation

The primaries will be held at a party conference on January 4, 2022.   Coalition partner Yesh Atid announced on Saturday that it will hold… Read More ›

Polish, Israeli govts condemn antisemitic display in Poland

Polish, Israeli govts condemn antisemitic display in Poland

Lapid welcomed ‘unequivocal condemnation, of event by Polish officials, says he expect government to act uncompromisingly against those taking part in ‘shocking display of hate’… Read More ›

Eran Kolirin thought ‘Let It Be Morning’ was ‘career suicide.’ He was dead wrong

Eran Kolirin thought ‘Let It Be Morning’ was ‘career suicide.’ He was dead wrong

Recently shown at NYC’s Other Israel festival, the Israeli director’s latest film features an all-Arab cast, won an Ophir Award, and will represent the Jewish… Read More ›

IAI unveils new defensive electronic warfare systems

IAI unveils new defensive electronic warfare systems

Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled a family of new electronic warfare systems to combat a range of threats with targeted beams.   Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)… Read More ›

Israel must vaccinate children for its own protection

Israel must vaccinate children for its own protection

Opinion: In recent weeks, more than half of new cases in Israel were children while morbidity in the education system is no longer receding; if… Read More ›

Mansour Abbas’ meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah strengthens palace

Mansour Abbas’ meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah strengthens palace

Analysis: By meeting with the Islamist coalition lawmaker, the monarch seeks to bolster his relations with Israel and the U.S. and hopefully appease some of… Read More ›

In world 1st, Israel to hold national drill to prepare for future COVID variants

In world 1st, Israel to hold national drill to prepare for future COVID variants

With virus numbers down, PM Bennett says Israel is not ‘packing up’ management bodies and pandemic-fighting forces yet   Israel will hold a nationwide drill… Read More ›

Israel has no justifiable reason to raise consumer prices

Israel has no justifiable reason to raise consumer prices

Opinion: The long-awaited state budget was much needed, but it will likely follow by a dream-crushing economic reality; Israel must acknowledge that new taxes and… Read More ›

Israel approves COVID shots for kids; experts predict uphill acceptance struggle

Israel approves COVID shots for kids; experts predict uphill acceptance struggle

Campaign to inoculate children aged 5-11 will be ‘very challenging,’ assesses health researcher; epidemiologist warns of take-up gaps between rich and poor   Israel on… Read More ›

Iran and Israel could have a good relationship – opinion

Iran and Israel could have a good relationship – opinion

The strong and rich relationship between Iran and Israel goes back to ancient times, to the era of King Cyrus.   Iran and Israel can… Read More ›