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Artistic Gymnast wins Olympic gold medal for Israel for men’s floor

Artistic Gymnast wins Olympic gold medal for Israel for men’s floor

The Israeli competed fourth, netting a score of 14.933 ; This is Israel’s first gold medal in Tokyo, and their second overall. Israeli artistic gymnast… Read More ›

Bennett: No doubt Iran behind tanker attack despite ‘cowardly’ denials

Bennett: No doubt Iran behind tanker attack despite ‘cowardly’ denials

PM says Israel has its own way of relaying a message to Tehran as Iranian Foreign Ministry claims ‘baseless’ Israeli accusations are meant to divert… Read More ›

Israeli archer Itay Shanny’s surprise Olympic run ends in dramatic shoot off

Israeli archer Itay Shanny’s surprise Olympic run ends in dramatic shoot off

Israel’s mixed Judo team defeats Italy 4-3 to advance to 1/4 final against France, with Gili Sharir winning tie-breaker; Israel finishes 8th in swimming 4×100-meter… Read More ›

Obstetrician Groups Recommend COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy

Obstetrician Groups Recommend COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy

WASHINGTON (AP) – Two leading obstetricians’ groups on Friday recommended COVID-19 shots for all pregnant women, citing concerns over rising cases and low vaccination rates.… Read More ›

Families are at war over a wedding tradition India banned decades ago

Families are at war over a wedding tradition India banned decades ago

Vismaya Nair had been married for just over one year when she was found dead in the bathroom of her husband’s family’s home in India’s… Read More ›

Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss three LA sex crime charges

Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss three LA sex crime charges

Weinstein, 69, who was convicted of rape at a trial last year in New York, is facing a total of 11 new charges involving five… Read More ›

Israel’s anti-vaxxer education minister

Israel’s anti-vaxxer education minister

Opinion: Yifat Shasha-Biton is entitled to hold whatever views she likes on the coronavirus vaccine, but she is not entitled to abuse her power to… Read More ›

Former wartime reporter and kid’s book author is 99 – and she isn’t slowing down

Former wartime reporter and kid’s book author is 99 – and she isn’t slowing down

Ahead of her 100th birthday, tech-savvy Muriel Mandell teaches fellow seniors photo editing, animation and word processing, and is still a prolific reviewer of children’s… Read More ›

Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows As Pandemic Shopping Surge Eases

Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows As Pandemic Shopping Surge Eases

NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s return to almost normalcy is slowing down Amazon’s pandemic-induced sales surge. The online behemoth on Thursday posted better-than-expected second-quarter… Read More ›

The amount of Greenland ice that melted on Tuesday could cover Florida in 2 inches of water

The amount of Greenland ice that melted on Tuesday could cover Florida in 2 inches of water

Greenland is experiencing its most significant melting event of the year as temperatures in the Arctic surge. The amount of ice that melted on Tuesday… Read More ›

COVID: Some jabbed people have 7 time less antibodies than others – study

COVID: Some jabbed people have 7 time less antibodies than others – study

New research by Sheba offers proof that vaccinated individuals with lower level of antibodies are more exposed to breakthrough infections, might be key to understand… Read More ›

Israel needs new approach to increasingly stronger Iran

Israel needs new approach to increasingly stronger Iran

Opinion: Despite its internal woes, the Islamic Republic and its regional proxies in Syria, Yemen and Lebanon have only become more capable and emboldened over… Read More ›

Ben and Jerry say they ‘support Israel,’ reject its ‘illegal occupation’

Ben and Jerry say they ‘support Israel,’ reject its ‘illegal occupation’

In NY Times op-ed, founders of ice cream giant say decision to boycott settlements one of the most important in firm’s 43-year history, dismiss accusations… Read More ›

J Street’s And Linda Sarsour’s Disinformation Campaign Against Israel Exposed; With Dan Diker

J Street’s And Linda Sarsour’s Disinformation Campaign Against Israel Exposed; With Dan Diker

JERUSALEM — In the last 2 weeks, J Street and their allies released a purposely misleading poll suggesting that 25% of American Jews believe that… Read More ›

Senate opens debate on trillion-dollar infrastructure bill after bipartisan group strikes deal

Senate opens debate on trillion-dollar infrastructure bill after bipartisan group strikes deal

The Senate voted Wednesday to begin debate on a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure bill after weeks of negotiating, advancing a critical part of President Joe… Read More ›

COVID: Bennett vows decision on 3rd shot is near as cases top 2,000

COVID: Bennett vows decision on 3rd shot is near as cases top 2,000

On Tuesday morning the number of serious patients stood at 138, compared to 124 on the day before. The authorities are working at full speed… Read More ›

Olympic Committee must ban the Israel boycotters

Olympic Committee must ban the Israel boycotters

Opinion: Withdrawal of Algerian Judoka Fethi Nurin from the Tokyo Games in order to avoid being paired up against Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul proves that… Read More ›

‘I am not anti-Semitic,’ says Ben & Jerry’s board chair amid boycott controversy

‘I am not anti-Semitic,’ says Ben & Jerry’s board chair amid boycott controversy

In first reaction since decision not to sell ice cream to West Bank settlements, Anuradha Mittal says she is proud of stance and claims to… Read More ›

In 1st Visit To Intel Agency, Biden Warns Of Cyber Conflict

In 1st Visit To Intel Agency, Biden Warns Of Cyber Conflict

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first visit with rank-and-file members of the U.S. intelligence community — a part of government that… Read More ›

Simone Biles’ withdrawal reminds us that she’s human — and still very much the GOAT

Simone Biles’ withdrawal reminds us that she’s human — and still very much the GOAT

Simone Biles came to the Tokyo Olympics looking to earn another gold medal or four and deliver yet another stellar performance before potentially retiring. But… Read More ›