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‘Mexican standoff’ gave Netanyahu his win

‘Mexican standoff’ gave Netanyahu his win

Analysis: By refusing to throw his lot in with Lapid, Saar effectively made the PM the inevitable choice to form the next government; he had… Read More ›

Netanyahu to meet Bennett Thursday, vows to seek end to ‘cycle of elections’

Netanyahu to meet Bennett Thursday, vows to seek end to ‘cycle of elections’

Officially tasked with forming government, Likud leader reportedly trying to enlist ‘defectors;’ also said considering coalition backed from outside by both Smotrich, Ra’am’s Abbas  … Read More ›

Watch: Press Conference Held By Michael I. Inzelbuch, Attorney For Jewish Family Kicked Off Spirits Airline Flight

Watch: Press Conference Held By Michael I. Inzelbuch, Attorney For Jewish Family Kicked Off Spirits Airline Flight

NEW JERSEY (VINnews) — A press conference was held Tuesday evening by Michael I. Inzelbuch, the attorney retained by the Jewish family who was kicked… Read More ›

University of Oxford pauses pediatric trial of its vaccine with AstraZeneca, pending review by UK regulator

University of Oxford pauses pediatric trial of its vaccine with AstraZeneca, pending review by UK regulator

London – A pediatric trial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been paused pending a review by the UK’s medicines regulator of rare blood clot cases… Read More ›

Netanyahu’s trial is a divided Israel’s challenge – editorial

Netanyahu’s trial is a divided Israel’s challenge – editorial

Unfortunately, the recent election and the Netanyahu trial have made it appear that Israel is split between pro-Bibi and anti-Bibi camps.   While Prime Minister… Read More ›

Do not write off Netanyahu just yet

Do not write off Netanyahu just yet

Opinion: The veteran master of tricks and shticks is starting to run out of new material and the latest alleged talks regarding making him ‘President… Read More ›

After day in court, Netanyahu rails at prosecutors, alleging ‘coup attempt’

After day in court, Netanyahu rails at prosecutors, alleging ‘coup attempt’

PM says probe against him was illegally opened with goal of removing him from power, claims cops, prosecutors trying ‘to trample democracy… attempting to annul… Read More ›

FDA Oks First New ADHD Drug In Over A Decade For Children

FDA Oks First New ADHD Drug In Over A Decade For Children

  WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. regulators have approved the first new drug in over a decade for children with ADHD, which causes inattention, hyperactivity and… Read More ›

Cher apologizes for ‘not appropriate’ George Floyd tweet

Cher apologizes for ‘not appropriate’ George Floyd tweet

  Music legend Cher has apologized for a tweet in which she theorized that she could have prevented George Floyd’s death. Floyd, an unarmed black… Read More ›

Netanyahu as president supported by Knesset majority – Likud source

Netanyahu as president supported by Knesset majority – Likud source

PM’s departure could allow new party leader to build stable 73-MK coalition.   A majority of the MKs who will be sworn in to the… Read More ›

Netanyahu’s trial may not be decided in court

Netanyahu’s trial may not be decided in court

Analysis: As the prime minister’s corruption trial is getting underway in Jerusalem, the defendant is busy trying to find a way to persuade the president… Read More ›

Poll: 48% of Israelis favor government with outside support from Arab parties

Poll: 48% of Israelis favor government with outside support from Arab parties

Opposition to the notion has dropped since February 2020, including among voters for right-wing parties Likud, Yamina and Religious Zionism, the Israel Democracy Institute finds… Read More ›

Australian Neo-Nazis Call On Followers To ‘Breed Out’ Local Jewish Population

Australian Neo-Nazis Call On Followers To ‘Breed Out’ Local Jewish Population

NEW YORK (VINnews) — A far-right neo-Nazi group in Australia called on supporters to ‘breed out’ the Jewish population by consorting with local Jewish women,… Read More ›

He was lured to his death in a secluded park. In a pandemic, dating can be deadly for LGBTQ+ people

He was lured to his death in a secluded park. In a pandemic, dating can be deadly for LGBTQ+ people

  David P. was a 42-year-old gay man living in Beveren, Belgium. He worked as a crane operator, was loved by his family and friends… Read More ›

Naftali Bennett and Lapid meet on forming new gov’t, talks to continue

Naftali Bennett and Lapid meet on forming new gov’t, talks to continue

The meeting come as both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lapid look to woo the Yamina leader in talks to form a government after the… Read More ›

Time to end this political farce

Time to end this political farce

Opinion: Voters expect the leaders of the so-called coalition for change to put aside their egos, keep their word to put the country’s interests first… Read More ›

How a secular scholar and some NY Hasidic Jews set up Duolingo’s Yiddish course

How a secular scholar and some NY Hasidic Jews set up Duolingo’s Yiddish course

Popular language-learning app has a bissel obstacles to overcome before hitting screens — with a side of bagels and schmear — on April 6  … Read More ›

Florida Governor Issues Order Banning ‘Vaccine Passports’

Florida Governor Issues Order Banning ‘Vaccine Passports’

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday banning businesses from requiring customers to show proof they have been… Read More ›

Analysis: Culture wars give Boris Johnson and his government a quick and easy high. They’re no substitute for governing

Analysis: Culture wars give Boris Johnson and his government a quick and easy high. They’re no substitute for governing

  London – “Two basic rules of government: Never look into anything you don’t have to. And never set up an inquiry unless you know… Read More ›

Bennett gives Netanyahu location of IDF soldiers missing from Lebanon War

Bennett gives Netanyahu location of IDF soldiers missing from Lebanon War

The report added that, according to a security official, the information presented in the document is already well-known in the intelligence community.   Yamina head… Read More ›