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US officials say Israel has hit many ships taking Iran oil, arms to Syria: WSJ

US officials say Israel has hit many ships taking Iran oil, arms to Syria: WSJ

Report says Israel targeted at least 12 vessels linked to Iran since 2019, marking a new front in conflict   Israel has targeted at least… Read More ›

High Court cannot write vaccine legislation

High Court cannot write vaccine legislation

Opinion: Lawmakers passed a law allowing municipalities access to names of local residents who refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus, placing public health over an… Read More ›

Israel’s ambassador in New Zealand casts the first vote of the elections

Israel’s ambassador in New Zealand casts the first vote of the elections

Ran Yaakoby kicks off March 23 elections in Wellington; ballots boxes to be set up in four new diplomatic outposts: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Rabat and… Read More ›

U.S. is back to policy of appeasing Iran

U.S. is back to policy of appeasing Iran

Opinion: Israel’s next government, which must understand it cannot stop American return to the 2015 nuclear deal, has to insist negotiations include measures against Iranian… Read More ›

‘We have to prevent fake conversions,’ PM says when asked about court ruling

‘We have to prevent fake conversions,’ PM says when asked about court ruling

Netanyahu doesn’t comment directly on decision to legitimize non-Orthodox conversions in Israel, but seems to suggest it could be exploited by African migrants seeking citizenship… Read More ›

Protecting Israel’s health with a social Iron Dome

Protecting Israel’s health with a social Iron Dome

Opinion: The country’s difficult and prolonged battle against the pandemic must bring real change for decision-makers’ priorities, ensuring Israeli citizens’ right to good healthcare; answering… Read More ›

71st Armored Battalion completes preparations for war on Northern Front

71st Armored Battalion completes preparations for war on Northern Front

“One tank, in its firepower, equals a company of infantry soldiers.”   As the IDF closely follows Hezbollah’s moves behind the northern border, the 71st… Read More ›

Israel has a choice: vaccination or recession

Israel has a choice: vaccination or recession

Opinion: While Israel’s vaccine drive has given us a safety net to reopen large swathes of the economy and education system, we must adhere to… Read More ›

After delay, vaccination of Palestinian workers in Israel to kick off Monday

After delay, vaccination of Palestinian workers in Israel to kick off Monday

Military liaison confirms program to inoculate 120,000 Palestinians who are legally employed in Israel and West Bank settlements set to begin   The vaccination drive… Read More ›

Pfizer CEO’s Israel visit canceled because he is not fully vaccinated

Pfizer CEO’s Israel visit canceled because he is not fully vaccinated

Bourla said in December that he has not yet received the vaccine yet because he does not want to “cut in line.”   Pfizer CEO… Read More ›

Israel needs coherent strategy on Iran and Palestinians

Israel needs coherent strategy on Iran and Palestinians

Opinion: As a regional military power, Israel should set policy based on comprehensive evaluation of national interests and not by improvisation, casting off the existential… Read More ›

Cabinet gives final okay to reopening of restaurants, event venues and more

Cabinet gives final okay to reopening of restaurants, event venues and more

After delays, ministers approve return of much of economy under restrictions; studies to resume for grades 7-10 and in universities, colleges   The cabinet on… Read More ›

Kamala Harris, Netanyahu agree to advance COVID cooperation

Kamala Harris, Netanyahu agree to advance COVID cooperation

Cooperation between the US and Israel would work to advance COVID research, tech.   US Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in… Read More ›

Israel cannot repeat past mistakes with ICC

Israel cannot repeat past mistakes with ICC

Opinion: While Jerusalem has a solid defense against the claims at the center of the Hague investigation, its refusal to recognize the court’s jurisdiction or… Read More ›

Netanyahu speaks to Harris, tells her he won’t allow Iran to obtain nukes

Netanyahu speaks to Harris, tells her he won’t allow Iran to obtain nukes

US vice president condemns ICC decision to investigate Israel for war crimes, congratulates premier for successful vaccine drive, PM’s office says   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

US State Department says ICC has no jurisdiction investigating Israel

US State Department says ICC has no jurisdiction investigating Israel

The US “will continue to uphold our strong commitment to Israel and its security, including by opposing actions that seek to target Israel unfairly.”  … Read More ›

ICC probe could take years, but Israel is preparing

ICC probe could take years, but Israel is preparing

Analysis: With the lengthy process yet to get underway and chief prosecutor Bensouda leaving in June, Jerusalem believes that her British successor could reverse course;… Read More ›

Israelis wire locust ear to a robot, pioneering part-animal part-machine tech

Israelis wire locust ear to a robot, pioneering part-animal part-machine tech

Many insects see and hear better than any camera or microphone; that’s why a bug-eyed Tel Aviv team is connecting insect parts to circuits and… Read More ›

A blessed and welcome verdict for the House of David

A blessed and welcome verdict for the House of David

Opinion: The High Court decision to recognize Conservative and Reform conversions is an important step for Israel to finally embrace and truly practice its core… Read More ›

No vaccine? No patients! Hospital relegates unvaccinated staff to paper pushing

No vaccine? No patients! Hospital relegates unvaccinated staff to paper pushing

The Health Ministry has called for non-inoculated staff to be kept away from highest-risk wards; Jerusalem’s Hadassah has gone a step further, barring contact with… Read More ›