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After defeat in key vote, Likud whip concedes Netanyahu won’t form government

After defeat in key vote, Likud whip concedes Netanyahu won’t form government

In inaugural session of Arrangements Committee, Miki Zohar says Likud leader will lead right-wing parties into opposition, adjourns panel after losing first vote   Hours… Read More ›

Israel’s Jordanian blind spot

Israel’s Jordanian blind spot

Opinion: While Jerusalem is doing all in its power to sabotage Iran’s efforts in the region, its complacency and hubris regarding the recent upheaval in… Read More ›

In Israel, ‘COVID-19 could return in the winter’

In Israel, ‘COVID-19 could return in the winter’

Seven cases of highly infectious Indian variant detected in Israel   The COVID-19 pandemic could resurface in Israel again as early as this winter, former… Read More ›

This is not how Israel influences the Iran nuclear deal

This is not how Israel influences the Iran nuclear deal

Opinion: Jerusalem’s efforts to sway the U.S. stance on its return to the pact were doomed once Washington came to the conclusion that only way… Read More ›

Israel lifts outdoor mask mandate, fully reopens schools

Israel lifts outdoor mask mandate, fully reopens schools

Face coverings still required indoors; Health Ministry recommends wearing masks at large outdoor gatherings   With most of its population vaccinated against COVID-19, Israel on… Read More ›

Celebrating the independence we are still fighting for

Celebrating the independence we are still fighting for

Opinion: We might have freed ourselves from the pandemic, but we are still slaves to elections and temporary governments; so what do we do with… Read More ›

Israel strikes Hamas targets after Gaza rocket fire

Israel strikes Hamas targets after Gaza rocket fire

IDF says military aircraft hit sites linked to the Strip’s terrorist rulers, including an armaments production facility and a smuggling tunnel   The Israeli military… Read More ›

On this Independence Day, Israelis have a lot to be proud of

On this Independence Day, Israelis have a lot to be proud of

Opinion: While seems public dissatisfaction with the state of the country is rising, factual data proves that not only are we stronger and more prosperous… Read More ›

Memorial Day sorrow fades into joy as Israel ushers in 73rd Independence Day

Memorial Day sorrow fades into joy as Israel ushers in 73rd Independence Day

At celebratory event in Jerusalem, Netanyahu contravenes tradition by issuing video speech; Pfizer CEO hailed as a Jewish hero, lauds ‘groundbreaking’ vaccination campaign   Israel… Read More ›

Sources in Iraq deny Iran media claims of attack on ‘Israelis’

Sources in Iraq deny Iran media claims of attack on ‘Israelis’

The sensitive nature of the claims paired with the lack of detail left many skeptical as to whether an attack had taken place.   Sources… Read More ›

A nation of grief and joy

A nation of grief and joy

Opinion: On Memorial Day, some of us mourn in private, others reach out to bereaved families to share in their pain, others still provide solace… Read More ›

Senior Iran official confirms ‘thousands of centrifuges damaged and destroyed’

Senior Iran official confirms ‘thousands of centrifuges damaged and destroyed’

Admission of scale of damage at Natanz casts doubts on Tehran’s ability to ramp up uranium enrichment to 60%, as threatened; Israeli report says whole… Read More ›

Fauci: Israeli COVID-19 study misleading on vaccine effectiveness

Fauci: Israeli COVID-19 study misleading on vaccine effectiveness

Fauci explained that the while the S. African variant can break through the vaccines, they are still effective at preventing serious illness and death.  … Read More ›

Israel’s high stakes game

Israel’s high stakes game

Opinion: Israel may be taking a dangerous risk that would find it without much-needed U.S. support if war was to break out with Iran but… Read More ›

Blast at Natanz was caused by bomb planted near main electric line – Israeli TV

Blast at Natanz was caused by bomb planted near main electric line – Israeli TV

Report says enrichment facility entirely stopped functioning since blast, nuclear program set back by at least 6 months; separate report says advanced centrifuges damaged  … Read More ›

IDF vs Mossad: National interest takes back seat for credit – analysis

IDF vs Mossad: National interest takes back seat for credit – analysis

The immediate background is multiple attacks on Iranian targets which the Islamic Republic or various reports are attributing to Israel.   Are the IDF and… Read More ›

Ministers extend Shin Bet chief’s tenure by 4 months

Ministers extend Shin Bet chief’s tenure by 4 months

Vote comes following disagreement between Gantz and Netanyahu over the latter’s proposal to nominate his confidant, National Security Advisor Ben-Shabbat, to head the security agency… Read More ›

Intel officials say Mossad behind Natanz power cut; Iran calls it ‘terrorism’

Intel officials say Mossad behind Natanz power cut; Iran calls it ‘terrorism’

Alleged Israeli cyberattack said to strike serious blow to Iranian atomic program; security cabinet to meet next week to discuss recent exchanges with Tehran  … Read More ›

Defense officials call to probe leak of alleged Israeli op. against Iran

Defense officials call to probe leak of alleged Israeli op. against Iran

The revelation of this alleged Israeli involvement was unusual in that generally Israel prefers to keep a low profile if it undertakes such attacks.  … Read More ›

Israel may have reached a ‘sort of herd immunity’ from COVID, expert says

Israel may have reached a ‘sort of herd immunity’ from COVID, expert says

Eran Segal says virus cases down 97% since January as result of successful vaccination drive, additional restrictions can safely be lifted   Israel may have… Read More ›