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Coronavirus czar rules out another lockdown for time being as cases flare up

Coronavirus czar rules out another lockdown for time being as cases flare up

Prof. Nachman Ash reveals first cases of highly transmissible Delta variant detected in ultra-Orthodox and Arab sectors, says daily cases still relatively low but ‘trajectory… Read More ›

Netanyahu cut off the government’s nose to spite the country’s face

Netanyahu cut off the government’s nose to spite the country’s face

Opinion: If the former PM and his allies say there is no merit to a law they renewed each year when they were in power,… Read More ›

As Israel mulls 3rd virus shot, study shows antibody levels high after 6 months

As Israel mulls 3rd virus shot, study shows antibody levels high after 6 months

Study also indicates that elderly, immunocompromised retained high antibody levels; government weighing new measures amid signs vaccine less effective against Delta variant Israeli health workers… Read More ›

Boston Jews Rally Together After Streak Of Attacks In The Area

Boston Jews Rally Together After Streak Of Attacks In The Area

BOSTON (JTA) – Days after a series of violent acts stunned Greater Boston and threatened its Jewish community, residents are jolted but resolute, vowing to… Read More ›

Pfizer vaccine protection takes a hit as Delta variant spreads, Israeli government says

Pfizer vaccine protection takes a hit as Delta variant spreads, Israeli government says

The Israeli government says its analysis has shown the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine appears to be less effective against infections caused by the Delta variant compared… Read More ›

Israel, South Korea strike COVID vaccine exchange deal

Israel, South Korea strike COVID vaccine exchange deal

Israel and South Korea signed a deal for the transfer of vaccines between the two countries, with Israel sending the first batch. Israel signed a… Read More ›

A president defined by his prime minister

A president defined by his prime minister

Opinion: Reuven Rivlin’s seven years in office have been colored by his contentious relationship with Netanyahu that led to accusations of treason by his own… Read More ›

Israel confirms vaccine less effective against Delta variant, eyes third dose

Israel confirms vaccine less effective against Delta variant, eyes third dose

PM Bennett instructs Health Ministry to promote medical studies into long-term efficacy of Pfizer vaccine to provide decision-makers with ‘vital information’ on booster shots Israel’s… Read More ›

Gantz: Israel ready to provide assistance to Lebanon amid economic crisis

Gantz: Israel ready to provide assistance to Lebanon amid economic crisis

“As an Israeli, as a Jew and as a human being, my heart aches seeing the images of people going hungry on the streets of… Read More ›

Bennett speaks to Pfizer CEO about additional supply of vaccines to Israel

Bennett speaks to Pfizer CEO about additional supply of vaccines to Israel

PM and Albert Bourla also discuss possible swap with other nations of immunizations on brink of expiration date; Health Ministry to recommend 3rd booster shot… Read More ›

Israel will tighten restrictions if coronavirus keeps spreading, PM warns

Israel will tighten restrictions if coronavirus keeps spreading, PM warns

Bennett urges 12-15 year olds to get vaccinated as much of stock of vaccines will expire at end of July and ‘time is running out’;… Read More ›

Bennett on Gaza strikes in response to arson balloons: ‘Things have changed’

Bennett on Gaza strikes in response to arson balloons: ‘Things have changed’

PM declares Israel not looking to fight but will retaliate against any violence; also says new government looking to aid Strip ‘without suitcases of dollars’… Read More ›

IDF aircraft strike in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons

IDF aircraft strike in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons

The components which were damaged in the strike were equipment for weapons research and development, the IDF said. IAF aircraft struck a Hamas weapons manufacturing… Read More ›

Israel and the UAE have chosen peace and prosperity

Israel and the UAE have chosen peace and prosperity

Opinion: In a joint piece, the foreign ministers of Israel and UAE share their aspirations for a strong relationship and bilateral cooperation in a wide… Read More ›

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 ›