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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 ›

Unhappy marriages can be fatal, increasing male death rate by 19%: Israeli study

Unhappy marriages can be fatal, increasing male death rate by 19%: Israeli study

Misery during marriage is ‘risk factor just like smoking,’ say Tel Aviv researchers, leaving men 69% more likely to die from a stroke Men who… Read More ›

Bennett: Iran ‘regime of executioners’ can’t get the bomb

Bennett: Iran ‘regime of executioners’ can’t get the bomb

“A regime of executioners cannot have weapons of mass destruction,” the prime minister stated. The results of Iran’s presidential election show the world must act… Read More ›

A little friendly advice for Bennett and Lapid

A little friendly advice for Bennett and Lapid

Opinion: The new Israeli government must take the initiative in key areas, in particular moving quickly to repair ties with the U.S. Democratic Party and… Read More ›

Health Ministry weighs returning indoor mask mandate amid school outbreaks

Health Ministry weighs returning indoor mask mandate amid school outbreaks

New education, health ministers clash over COVID approach, as Delta variant from India leads to concerns of spread from those arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport Prime… Read More ›

‘Butcher of Tehran’ Raisi wins Iran election amid low turnout

‘Butcher of Tehran’ Raisi wins Iran election amid low turnout

Lapid: His election should prompt renewed determination to immediately halt Iran’s nuclear program. Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline judge under US sanctions for human rights abuses,… Read More ›

Health Ministry reinstates mask use in some schools after COVID-19 outbreak

Health Ministry reinstates mask use in some schools after COVID-19 outbreak

At least 45 new cases confirmed in northern town of Binyamina and officials fear fast spreading Delta variant may be found; passengers excused from obligatory… Read More ›