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Israel halts all commercial flights in bid to keep virus variants at bay

Israel halts all commercial flights in bid to keep virus variants at bay

The order, in effect until January 31, marks the first time since the start of the pandemic the Jewish state is barring entry to its… Read More ›

Israel’s airport closure: Drastic but understandable

Israel’s airport closure: Drastic but understandable

It is impossible to hermetically seal the country – but that doesn’t mean that an effort shouldn’t be made to stop the spread of the… Read More ›

Biden will not wait for Israel to make moves on Iran

Biden will not wait for Israel to make moves on Iran

Analysis: The new U.S. administration is nothing like its predecessor and Netanyahu’s insistence on sidelining the defense establishment could leave Jerusalem with little to no… Read More ›

Hasidic rabbi calls for reopening ultra-Orthodox schools, then backtracks

Hasidic rabbi calls for reopening ultra-Orthodox schools, then backtracks

Following outcry, Rabbi Yisroel Hager, leader of the Vizhnitz sect, says all must follow the health rules, opposes violence against police   The head of… Read More ›

Netanyahu might miss Trump as Israel goes to the polls again

Netanyahu might miss Trump as Israel goes to the polls again

In-depth: Unlike his predecessor, Joe Biden will not interfere in Israel’s Knesset elections, something that could pose a problem for a prime minister used to… Read More ›

Cabinet to okay Morocco normalization, debate travel ban to curb virus variants

Cabinet to okay Morocco normalization, debate travel ban to curb virus variants

Ministers set to approve the establishment of ties with Rabat; separately, Netanyahu pushing to halt flights for 2 weeks to prevent import of coronavirus mutations… Read More ›

Israel must kick its Trump-era habits

Israel must kick its Trump-era habits

Analysis: Jerusalem must accept that the new occupant of the White House won’t have long, unscheduled telephone calls with Netanyahu and the Mideast conflict will… Read More ›

Netanyahu vows action after ultra-Orthodox mob protesting lockdown injures cop

Netanyahu vows action after ultra-Orthodox mob protesting lockdown injures cop

PM says ‘we will act with a heavy hand’ after policewoman hurt in Bnei Brak; incident comes amid near-daily clashes over enforcement of virus rules… Read More ›

Pregnant women with COVID complications had UK variant, Health Ministry says

Pregnant women with COVID complications had UK variant, Health Ministry says

Preliminary DNA sequencing of samples shows presence of mutation; meanwhile, healthcare providers to expand national vaccination drive soon to include pregnant women as coronavirus hospitalizations… Read More ›

Biden’s State pick: We’ll consult with Israel, allies before return to Iran deal

Biden’s State pick: We’ll consult with Israel, allies before return to Iran deal

Tony Blinken says in confirmation hearing that US commitment to Israel’s security is ‘sacrosanct,’ backs two-state solution but doubts it will happen in near future… Read More ›

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

Opinion: The deal between the two nations has already halted annexation and can further strengthen the position of Palestinians, foster an atmosphere of peace and… Read More ›

Netanyahu says Israel may need to extend lockdown, pleads with Haredim to comply

Netanyahu says Israel may need to extend lockdown, pleads with Haredim to comply

PM reportedly favors extending lockdown by 10-14 days; official overseeing outbreak in Haredi community says it accounts for 30% of all cases   Prime Minister… Read More ›

Time to take Mideast peace process out of deep freeze

Time to take Mideast peace process out of deep freeze

Opinion: Normalization with Israel will advance because it responds to Arab state interests; Palestinians have already seen they cannot stop it, and it presents both… Read More ›

As Israel surpasses 4,000 dead, ministers set to extend lockdown to a third week

As Israel surpasses 4,000 dead, ministers set to extend lockdown to a third week

Health experts reported to tell cabinet infections rates will stay high even after another week of lockdown; cabinet orders all arrivals from UAE to quarantine… Read More ›

Israel is still long way from being coronavirus free

Israel is still long way from being coronavirus free

Opinion: Despite optimism over successful vaccine roll out and hopes that seriously ill cases would decline, there is much that is unknown about vaccine’s ability… Read More ›

Wary of Biden attack on Iran, Israel revisits military options – report

Wary of Biden attack on Iran, Israel revisits military options – report

President-elect Joe Biden wants to rejoin the deal if Tehran – which denies seeking the bomb – returns to strict compliance.   Israel is revising… Read More ›

Israel’s virus vaccination campaign could be one big clinical trial for Pfizer

Israel’s virus vaccination campaign could be one big clinical trial for Pfizer

Opinion: While Israel’s nationwide vaccination campaign is a monumental success, the government’s willingness to provide U.S. drugmaker with personal data on Israelis violates its obligation… Read More ›

UAE-Israel Business Summit 2021 – watch live

UAE-Israel Business Summit 2021 – watch live

Towards a new era of growth, peace and stability HEAR FROM THE LEADERS OF TWO OF THE WORLD’S MOST PROGRESSIVE NATIONS Wednesday, January 13, 2021… Read More ›

Health Ministry: Over 20% of Israelis have received first virus vaccine shot

Health Ministry: Over 20% of Israelis have received first virus vaccine shot

New data shows 10.5% of Jerusalem residents have received the vaccine, while in Tel Aviv 19.8%; southern town of Omer takes the lead with 40%… Read More ›

Alleged Israeli airstrikes near Syria-Iraq border

Alleged Israeli airstrikes near Syria-Iraq border

According to SANA, the damages caused by the airstrike are being evaluated.   Alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in the Deir Ezzor region of eastern… Read More ›