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Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk

Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his top… Read More ›

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study

The scientists said the neutralizing ability was roughly equivalent the vaccine’s effect on a previous less contagious version of the virus from last year.  … 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 ›

Swiss Jews Join Muslims In Protesting Referendum Banning Face-Covering Veils

Swiss Jews Join Muslims In Protesting Referendum Banning Face-Covering Veils

SWITZERLAND (JTA) — Swiss voters passed a referendum on banning face-covering veils, prompting the country’s Muslim and Jewish groups to protest that infringement on religious… Read More ›

Buckingham Palace says royal family is ‘saddened’ in first statement since Harry and Meghan interview

Buckingham Palace says royal family is ‘saddened’ in first statement since Harry and Meghan interview

Buckingham Palace broke its silence Tuesday evening over Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, saying in a statement on behalf of the Queen… Read More ›

Why would someone fully vaccinated still catch corona?

Why would someone fully vaccinated still catch corona?

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are only around 95% effective, that means that 5% of people are prone to contracting coronavirus even after they are fully… 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 ›

IAEA says Iran enriching uranium with advanced centrifuges, in further breach

IAEA says Iran enriching uranium with advanced centrifuges, in further breach

UN nuclear watchdog tells member states Islamic Republic has started using a third cluster of advanced IR-2m centrifuges at underground Natanz plant   The International… Read More ›

Changes To UK Bill Would Make It Easier To Punish Husbands Who Refuse Jewish Divorce

Changes To UK Bill Would Make It Easier To Punish Husbands Who Refuse Jewish Divorce

  UNITED KINGDOM (JTA) — Changes to a United Kingdom bill on domestic abuse make it easier to punish Jewish husbands who refuse to grant… Read More ›

British royal family plunged into crisis after Harry and Meghan allege racism and neglect in Oprah interview

British royal family plunged into crisis after Harry and Meghan allege racism and neglect in Oprah interview

London – Britain’s royal family was facing a once-in-a-generation crisis on Monday after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rocked the institution with a… 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 ›

Report: Blinken Offers Plan To Bolster Afghan Peace Process

Report: Blinken Offers Plan To Bolster Afghan Peace Process

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is proposing a series of steps to help jumpstart Afghanistan’s stalled peace process between the government… Read More ›

World waits for a made-for-TV bombshell, as Harry and Meghan sit down with Oprah

World waits for a made-for-TV bombshell, as Harry and Meghan sit down with Oprah

London – Millions of television viewers around the world are in a state of frenzied anticipation on Sunday, as they await the broadcast of Oprah… 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 ›

Vaxi Taxi Targets Vaccine Anxiety As UK Minority Uptake Lags

Vaxi Taxi Targets Vaccine Anxiety As UK Minority Uptake Lags

  LONDON (AP) — The Vaxi Taxi was a godsend for Leslie Reid. The 48-year-old stagehand wanted to get a COVID-19 shot, but he was… Read More ›