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Biden administration envoy hopes to continue Lebanon-Israel talks

Biden administration envoy hopes to continue Lebanon-Israel talks

Hochstein, who was born in Israel but has spent his adult life in the US, held a similar envoy position in the Obama administration.  … Read More ›

First-ever Egyptair flight from Cairo lands in Tel Aviv

First-ever Egyptair flight from Cairo lands in Tel Aviv

Airliner greeted on runway with celebratory water jets; Egypt’s national carrier expected to fly Cairo-Tel Aviv route four times a week after operating through subsidiaries… Read More ›

Green Pass update delayed as Health Ministry system crashes, causing chaos

Green Pass update delayed as Health Ministry system crashes, causing chaos

Ministry says old passes will still be valid for a few more days, after website is unable to keep up with demand for permits  … Read More ›

New Antiviral Drugs Offer Hope In Battle Against Coronavirus

New Antiviral Drugs Offer Hope In Battle Against Coronavirus

NEW YORK — Israel recently spent 30 million NIS to purchase a supply of Regeneron, a drug designed to prevent  deterioration in the condition of… Read More ›

Israel steps up counter-terrorism operations in West Bank

Israel steps up counter-terrorism operations in West Bank

Early on Thursday morning, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant was shot dead after he opened fire towards Israeli troops operating near Jenin.   The IDF… Read More ›

Israel is paying price for neglecting Arab sector during pandemic

Israel is paying price for neglecting Arab sector during pandemic

Opinion: High COVID infection rates in Arab Israeli communities is a result of the government’s poor management of the issue, opting instead to shrug the… Read More ›

US evaluating antisemitism complaint against Oberlin College

US evaluating antisemitism complaint against Oberlin College

“Oberlin’s unwillingness to protect its Jewish students from harassment and intimidation is reprehensible”   The United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights acknowledged… Read More ›

Bennett’s UN speech shows Israel has no real strategy against Iran

Bennett’s UN speech shows Israel has no real strategy against Iran

Opinion: While the premier is not interested in confrontation with U.S. and European allies like his predecessor, address to General Assembly serves as thinly veiled… Read More ›

The Middle East has a terrorist club – opinion

The Middle East has a terrorist club – opinion

Welcoming “the defeat of the American occupation on all Afghan land,” Hamas praised the Taliban’s “courageous leadership on this victory.”   Hamas was one of… Read More ›

Israel better start preparing for 5th COVID wave

Israel better start preparing for 5th COVID wave

Opinion: Seemingly never-ending increase in serious virus cases despite mass booster shot campaign proves government policy has failed; it’s time now for country’s leaders to… Read More ›

Ancient text said to solve mystery of why Dead Sea Scrolls were placed in Qumran

Ancient text said to solve mystery of why Dead Sea Scrolls were placed in Qumran

Israeli researchers believe 1,000-year-old document from Cairo Geniza shows site hosted an annual event where Essene sect gathered, bringing religious scriptures they left behind  … Read More ›

‘Progressive influence taught Israel it needs more independence’

‘Progressive influence taught Israel it needs more independence’

Erdan: “Squad” behavior in Iron Dome vote verges on antisemitism.   NEW YORK – The lesson Prime Minister Naftali Bennett learned from the attempt by… Read More ›

Israel’s relations with Germany to remain strong after Merkel

Israel’s relations with Germany to remain strong after Merkel

Although the two largest parties in the Bundestag maintain an amicable bond with the Jewish state, Jerusalem may have to work harder on ties if… Read More ›

ANALYSIS: Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind

ANALYSIS: Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind

PM believes Biden, friendly Arab leaders understand peace negotiations are currently not feasible and won’t press him on it, while left-wing of his coalition lacks… Read More ›

Time for Bennett to go to shul in America – analysis

Time for Bennett to go to shul in America – analysis

Some American Jewish groups felt disenfranchised from Israel during Netanyahu’s term due to his haredi parties alliance — Bennett could change that.   For Prime… Read More ›

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

Itzik Saidyan said to be communicating with family as doctors began weaning him off anesthesia; 26-year-old attempted suicide in April after years-long battle with authorities… Read More ›

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Meeting with senior Gulf officials in New York ahead of UN speech, prime minister promises stability and continuity in relations; UAE expects trade to top… Read More ›

Lapid secretly met with Jordan’s King Abdullah – report

Lapid secretly met with Jordan’s King Abdullah – report

PM Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog have also met with King Abdullah, in what is seen as a series of overtures to repair Israel’s… Read More ›

To all out of touch critics of Bennett’s government

To all out of touch critics of Bennett’s government

Opinion: The current coalition, which only two days ago celebrated 100 days, works in coordination, while trying to coexist with the COVID pandemic; Haredi parties,… Read More ›

Iraqi culture official: We will push for peace with Israel until leaders act

Iraqi culture official: We will push for peace with Israel until leaders act

Dr. Sahar Karim al-Ta’i, recently in running to become a minister, says she is ready to give it all for normalization: ‘We can live under… Read More ›