Israel News

Bennett: Vaccine refusers are endangering the entire country

Bennett: Vaccine refusers are endangering the entire country

PM warns another lockdown is possible if one million holdouts aren’t immunized, says aim is ‘to have an open and safe country’ Prime Minister Naftali… Read More ›

Syrian air defense intercepted Israeli attack, Syrian media claims

Syrian air defense intercepted Israeli attack, Syrian media claims

Western intelligence sources have said Israel’s stepped-up strikes on Syria since last year are part of a shadow war approved by the United States. Syria’s… Read More ›

Israel’s government must end its coronavirus paralysis

Israel’s government must end its coronavirus paralysis

Opinion: In this time of uncertainty, our leaders should not be taking great risks either with all-out closure or by refusing any mitigation measures at… Read More ›

Israeli jets said to strike inside Syria for second time this week

Israeli jets said to strike inside Syria for second time this week

Damascus says air defenses confronting ‘Israeli aggression’ near Homs, days after reported attack on Iranian weapons depot and missile fire from Lebanon Israeli planes carried… Read More ›

OPINION: The Importance Of Supporting Jewish Businesses

OPINION: The Importance Of Supporting Jewish Businesses

JERUSALEM — With all the talk of Ben & Jerry’s turning their back on the larger Jewish community, and the memes flying everywhere, it seems… Read More ›

Israeli lab: Some existing drugs could stop COVID at almost 100%

Israeli lab: Some existing drugs could stop COVID at almost 100%

A research team found 18 drugs that they felt could be effective. Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say they have identified several drugs… Read More ›

Ben & Jerry’s handed a victory to the campaign of hate

Ben & Jerry’s handed a victory to the campaign of hate

Opinion: The directors of the ice cream company have fallen prey to a mendacious campaign whose leaders openly declare that they want to eradicate Israel,… Read More ›

Israeli envoy urges 35 US states to activate anti-BDS laws against Ben & Jerry’s

Israeli envoy urges 35 US states to activate anti-BDS laws against Ben & Jerry’s

State Department declines to weigh in on company’s settlements boycott, but reiterates opposition to BDS; kosher markets in the US drop the ice cream from… Read More ›

Israeli airstrikes reported south of Aleppo – Syrian media

Israeli airstrikes reported south of Aleppo – Syrian media

Syrian media claimed it was “Israeli aggression,” stating that Israel’s target was a factory and research center. Air defense systems in Syria were activated in… Read More ›

NSO debacle is a black mark on Israel

NSO debacle is a black mark on Israel

Opinion: Due to potential for harm of the sophisticated spyware, Defense and Foreign ministries were meant to oversee sale of Pegasus, preventing it from falling… Read More ›

Ben & Jerry’s board in dispute with owners Unilever over remaining in Israel

Ben & Jerry’s board in dispute with owners Unilever over remaining in Israel

As ice cream giant announces settlement boycott, Unilever vows Ben & Jerry’s will stay in Israel. But chairman says this was not agreed and owners… Read More ›

COVID variants are here to stay, we must behave accordingly – editorial

COVID variants are here to stay, we must behave accordingly – editorial

Although the new government is wisely treating the new outbreak seriously, it is not only governments that need to take action; citizens themselves can and… Read More ›

Israel mulls further restricting travel abroad as pandemic rages on

Israel mulls further restricting travel abroad as pandemic rages on

Health Ministry chief Ash says it is not the time for unnecessary trips abroad as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike; vaccinated tourists barred from entering… Read More ›

Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel’s NSO Group targeted media, politicians

Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel’s NSO Group targeted media, politicians

Investigation by Guardian, Washington Post and other news outlets identifies more than 1,000 people in over 50 countries potentially hit by Herzliya firm’s Pegasus spy… Read More ›

COVID: Police to set up SMS system to verify compliance with isolation

COVID: Police to set up SMS system to verify compliance with isolation

The police will be able to verify the location of those quarantining through an SMS. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with relevant ministers and officials… Read More ›

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid wins Cannes Jury Prize

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid wins Cannes Jury Prize

Lapid – whose Ahed’s Knee deals with creative freedom in modern Isreal – deplores what he called growing political pressure on country’s artists to avoid… Read More ›

Coronavirus in Israel: There could be another lockdown – health minister

Coronavirus in Israel: There could be another lockdown – health minister

Some 430 new virus carriers were identified on Saturday with 1.47% of the 33,000 tests processed returning a positive result. The possibility of another lockdown… Read More ›

Israel’s COVID surge persists, with serious cases on rise

Israel’s COVID surge persists, with serious cases on rise

Country saw more than 1,000 new diagnoses on Friday for first time in months, with Saturday positivity rate for tests of 1.47%; multiple Israeli cities… Read More ›

Amid tensions at Temple Mount, some 1,000 Jews visit holy site for Tisha B’Av

Amid tensions at Temple Mount, some 1,000 Jews visit holy site for Tisha B’Av

Palestinian worshipers clash with police, but no confirmed injuries or arrests; Hamas mocks Jewish visitors to site on fast day as ‘straying herds of settlers’… Read More ›

Travel to Israel: 1st degree relatives of citizens can now apply online

Travel to Israel: 1st degree relatives of citizens can now apply online

Each applicant is required to attach a copy of their passport, vaccination or recovery certificate, health insurance covering COVID and documents regarding why they wish… Read More ›