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National Security Council head Meir Ben Shabbat to end term in August

National Security Council head Meir Ben Shabbat to end term in August

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett thanked Ben Shabbat for his service as the head of the National Security Council, noting his contribution to Israel’s national security.… Read More ›

Israel-UAE ties are strong counter to Iranian ambitions

Israel-UAE ties are strong counter to Iranian ambitions

Opinion: Jerusalem-Abu Dhabi relations are built on mutual interests, including facing the threat posed by Tehran as it seeks to consolidate regional power through its… Read More ›

Daily COVID cases expected to jump to 500 next week; threats to close airport

Daily COVID cases expected to jump to 500 next week; threats to close airport

Health officials reportedly considering return of ‘Green Pass’ system; Interior Minister Shaked warns incoming, outgoing flights could be halted; hospitalization rates remain low The Health… Read More ›

In photos: IDF team aiding rescue efforts in Miami

In photos: IDF team aiding rescue efforts in Miami

The IDF rescue team is currently in Miami assisting with rescuing victims of the building collapse in Surfside. The IDF released photos on Wednesday of… Read More ›

Israel cannot afford to ignore Jordan any longer

Israel cannot afford to ignore Jordan any longer

Analysis: In past two weeks, Lapid has spoken to foreign ministers of Egypt and Bahrain and made official visit to UAE, while Bennett has already… Read More ›

Biden hosts Rivlin at White House, says Iran will never get nuclear weapon

Biden hosts Rivlin at White House, says Iran will never get nuclear weapon

U.S. president tells outgoing Israeli counterpart that United States and Israel share same democratic values and U.S. support of Israel is ‘iron clad’; Biden says… Read More ›

Lapid to Blinken: Mistakes were made in US-Israel relationship, we’ll fix them

Lapid to Blinken: Mistakes were made in US-Israel relationship, we’ll fix them

In Rome, new foreign minister tells US counterpart that Jerusalem has ‘serious reservations’ about Iran nuclear deal, but promises to express them quietly Bipartisan support… Read More ›

Israel’s new COVID outbreak was caused by hubris

Israel’s new COVID outbreak was caused by hubris

Opinion: Not enough is known about the Delta variant beyond the fact that it is 50% more contagious and can infect vaccinated people; Edelstein’s decision… Read More ›

Israel’s COVID cabinet to meet Sunday on possible new restrictions

Israel’s COVID cabinet to meet Sunday on possible new restrictions

Some 229 new cases were reported on Friday * Coronavirus cabinet is expected to meet on Sunday The coronavirus cabinet is expected to meet on… Read More ›

No, Israel is not an apartheid state

No, Israel is not an apartheid state

Opinion: Israel has its problems, but accusing it of being a nation that discriminates against its Arab citizenry and against Palestinians in Gaza and the… Read More ›

73 congressional Democrats to Biden: Call Israeli settlements illegal

73 congressional Democrats to Biden: Call Israeli settlements illegal

The letter also pushes for all “relevant official US documents and communications” to “once again consistently refer to the status of the West Bank and… Read More ›

Israel must base policy on facts, not lies

Israel must base policy on facts, not lies

Opinion: The former administration’s takes on key issues were delusional to Orwellian proportions, endangering the country’s national security while eroding Israel-U.S. ties; Israel must break… Read More ›

Israel delays entry of vaccinated tourists until August due to COVID uptick

Israel delays entry of vaccinated tourists until August due to COVID uptick

Vaccinated tourists were originally expected to be allowed into Israel starting on July 1. Vaccinated foreign tourists are not going to be allowed into Israel… Read More ›

Israelis opt to volunterily use face masks as COVID resurges

Israelis opt to volunterily use face masks as COVID resurges

While the majority of Israelis are waiting for officials to reinstate the mandate before putting on their masks back on, there are those who are… Read More ›

Rebel Yamina MK to toe line on most issues, giving coalition 62 votes – report

Rebel Yamina MK to toe line on most issues, giving coalition 62 votes – report

According to Kan news, though he voted against forming the coalition, Amichai Chikli will back most legislation sought by government; he does not confirm or… Read More ›

Bennett: We are treating the situation like a new coronavirus outbreak

Bennett: We are treating the situation like a new coronavirus outbreak

“In order to maintain our routine in Israel, we have to closely monitor entrances,” Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said. The government is treating the increase… Read More ›

Israel should be very worried by its coronavirus outbreak

Israel should be very worried by its coronavirus outbreak

Opinion: There is no current need for change in Health Ministry strategy but urgent steps must be taken to reduce risk of variants entering through… Read More ›

In Eytan Fox’s ‘Sublet,’ gay mecca Tel Aviv serves as set for generation clash

In Eytan Fox’s ‘Sublet,’ gay mecca Tel Aviv serves as set for generation clash

Two gay men, one an older American, one a cocky young Sabra, explore Tel Aviv in the Israeli director’s newest release, out now in select… Read More ›

Hamas leader to Israel: Transfer $30m from Qatar or head to escalation

Hamas leader to Israel: Transfer $30m from Qatar or head to escalation

Israel and the UN are particularly concerned about the resumption of Qatar cash payments out of fear that Hamas would divert them for military purposes.… Read More ›

Despite successful vaccine rollout, coronavirus is still here

Despite successful vaccine rollout, coronavirus is still here

Opinion: With spiking cases, the new government must take immediate action to prevent further spread of the virus, but Israelis must also show great personal… Read More ›