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Coronavirus: Who are Israel’s seriously ill patients?

Coronavirus: Who are Israel’s seriously ill patients?

As of Thursday morning, Israel had some 250 patients in serious condition. What are their ages and their vaccination status? As of Thursday morning, there… Read More ›

Israel must stop Lebanon becoming new Gaza

Israel must stop Lebanon becoming new Gaza

Analysis: IAF destroyed key southern Lebanon access road after it was used to launch rockets at northern Israel on Wednesday, perhaps signaling that the military… Read More ›

Anger over synagogue exemptions as cabinet OKs new Green Pass virus restrictions

Anger over synagogue exemptions as cabinet OKs new Green Pass virus restrictions

Several ministers vote against rules in protest; Health Ministry to start pilot serological testing for children under 12 so as to include those with antibodies… Read More ›

Israelis told to ‘stop embracing’, elderly urged to get booster as Covid-19 cases spike

Israelis told to ‘stop embracing’, elderly urged to get booster as Covid-19 cases spike

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is warning that Israelis over 60 are at risk unless they go get their third booster shot immediately.… Read More ›

Bennett’s American revolution

Bennett’s American revolution

Analysis: The prime minister’s upcoming visit to the White House is crucial to rebuilding trust and cooperation with the U.S., which Israel needs to face… Read More ›

IDF renews counterstrikes as blaze from Lebanon rocket engulfs northern hillside

IDF renews counterstrikes as blaze from Lebanon rocket engulfs northern hillside

Firefighters extinguish one fire but second persists, forcing kibbutz to shut entrance; US slams rocket attack, as Israel weighs harsher response but fears harm to… Read More ›

Olympic hero and second-class citizen

Olympic hero and second-class citizen

Opinion: Israel celebrates gymnast Artem Dolgopyat’s gold medal, but is unwilling to let him marry as a nation proudly calling itself the ‘only democracy in… Read More ›

Iran-backed forces said behind ‘potential hijack’ in Gulf of Oman

Iran-backed forces said behind ‘potential hijack’ in Gulf of Oman

Reports come after 6 vessels announced they were ‘not under their command; Asphalt Princess tanker now heading toward Iran under control of armed men; Tehran… Read More ›

What Olympic golden boy Dolgopyat can teach us

What Olympic golden boy Dolgopyat can teach us

Opinion: Despite pressure piling on gymnast’s sturdy shoulders following some of his compatriots’ lackluster performances in Tokyo, one look at the gold medalist’s serene face… Read More ›

Flattery and subservience: Israel raps EU plan to attend Iran pres. inauguration

Flattery and subservience: Israel raps EU plan to attend Iran pres. inauguration

Jerusalem urges EU to reverse ‘shameful’ decision to send diplomat to ceremony for ‘butcher of Tehran’; cites deadly attack on oil tanker, Ebrahim Raisi’s human… Read More ›

Israel’s Olympic Gold Victory Raises Jewish Identity Debate

Israel’s Olympic Gold Victory Raises Jewish Identity Debate

JERUSALEM (AP) — Artem Dolgopyat fulfilled a lifelong dream when he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. But back home in Israel, his… Read More ›

Mercer Street is a global wakeup call to the Iranian threat – editorial

Mercer Street is a global wakeup call to the Iranian threat – editorial

“The masks are coming off, and no one can pretend they don’t know the character of the Iranian regime.” The Iranian attack last week on… Read More ›

Will Israel face Iran alone?

Will Israel face Iran alone?

Analysis: Jerusalem cannot ignore deadly attack on oil tanker connected to Israeli company but with Western world increasingly reluctant to engage as they seek to… Read More ›

Iran denies ‘baseless’ Israeli claim it struck ship in deadly attack

Iran denies ‘baseless’ Israeli claim it struck ship in deadly attack

But PM Bennett says there’s no doubt Tehran is behind strike that killed 2 people, claims intelligence materials prove it Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on… Read More ›

Artistic Gymnast wins Olympic gold medal for Israel for men’s floor

Artistic Gymnast wins Olympic gold medal for Israel for men’s floor

The Israeli competed fourth, netting a score of 14.933 ; This is Israel’s first gold medal in Tokyo, and their second overall. Israeli artistic gymnast… Read More ›

Bennett: No doubt Iran behind tanker attack despite ‘cowardly’ denials

Bennett: No doubt Iran behind tanker attack despite ‘cowardly’ denials

PM says Israel has its own way of relaying a message to Tehran as Iranian Foreign Ministry claims ‘baseless’ Israeli accusations are meant to divert… Read More ›

Israeli archer Itay Shanny’s surprise Olympic run ends in dramatic shoot off

Israeli archer Itay Shanny’s surprise Olympic run ends in dramatic shoot off

Israel’s mixed Judo team defeats Italy 4-3 to advance to 1/4 final against France, with Gili Sharir winning tie-breaker; Israel finishes 8th in swimming 4×100-meter… Read More ›

Israel’s anti-vaxxer education minister

Israel’s anti-vaxxer education minister

Opinion: Yifat Shasha-Biton is entitled to hold whatever views she likes on the coronavirus vaccine, but she is not entitled to abuse her power to… Read More ›

Israel needs new approach to increasingly stronger Iran

Israel needs new approach to increasingly stronger Iran

Opinion: Despite its internal woes, the Islamic Republic and its regional proxies in Syria, Yemen and Lebanon have only become more capable and emboldened over… Read More ›

Ben and Jerry say they ‘support Israel,’ reject its ‘illegal occupation’

Ben and Jerry say they ‘support Israel,’ reject its ‘illegal occupation’

In NY Times op-ed, founders of ice cream giant say decision to boycott settlements one of the most important in firm’s 43-year history, dismiss accusations… Read More ›