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Has Abbas reached the end of the political road?

Has Abbas reached the end of the political road?

In-depth: With very high voter registration hinting at a hunger for change, it is not clear that the veteran Palestinian president will be able to… Read More ›

Traffic to Jerusalem blocked on 3rd night of Purim curfew to curb virus spread

Traffic to Jerusalem blocked on 3rd night of Purim curfew to curb virus spread

Authorities fear gatherings in ultra-Orthodox areas will cause infections but are not expected to strictly enforce rules in capital, report says   Police set up… Read More ›

2nd Former Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment

2nd Former Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment

  ALBANY (AP) – A second former aide has come forward with sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who responded with a… Read More ›

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization from FDA

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization from FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine Saturday. It is the first single dose Covid-19 vaccine available in the US,… Read More ›

US carries out airstrike against Iranian-backed militia target in Syria

US carries out airstrike against Iranian-backed militia target in Syria

While the strike could be the first retaliatory moves by the United States following last week’s attacks, the move appeared to be limited in scope,… Read More ›

After oil spill, Israel’s fishermen net catch despite ban

After oil spill, Israel’s fishermen net catch despite ban

Fishermen from coastal Arab village, already feeling pains of pandemic’s economic fallout, continue to go out to sea, dismissing government and scientific advice; ‘Fish do… Read More ›

Bahrain crown prince calls Netanyahu regarding US-Iran nuclear talks

Bahrain crown prince calls Netanyahu regarding US-Iran nuclear talks

Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa speaks with Israeli PM, says negotiations with Tehran should ‘include broader issues’; Netanyahu once again invited to visit kingdom when… Read More ›

Twitter To Let Users Charge Followers To See Premium Posts

Twitter To Let Users Charge Followers To See Premium Posts

  NEW YORK (AP) – Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its… Read More ›

Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert found dead after being charged with human trafficking and sex crimes, officials say

Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert found dead after being charged with human trafficking and sex crimes, officials say

John Geddert, who coached the 2012 US Olympic women’s gymnastics team, was found dead Thursday after being charged with 24 felonies in connection with the… Read More ›

COVID vaccine prevents 57% of symptomatic cases after 1st dose – Clalit

COVID vaccine prevents 57% of symptomatic cases after 1st dose – Clalit

The study, which evaluated over one million patients, is one of the first to analyze the effectiveness of the vaccine on such a large scale.… Read More ›

For the sake of freedom, stay home this Purim

For the sake of freedom, stay home this Purim

Opinion: We have to remember that this holiday, which is effectively a three-day party, is a potential hotbed for infections; we must restrain ourselves if… Read More ›

Israel bans sale of all seafood from Mediterranean after massive oil spill

Israel bans sale of all seafood from Mediterranean after massive oil spill

Ruling, taken as a precautionary measure, goes into effect immediately and will last until further notice   The Health Ministry on Wednesday barred the sale… Read More ›

Genesis Prize Foundation To Honor Life And Legacy Of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Genesis Prize Foundation To Honor Life And Legacy Of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

  LONDON (JNS) – The Genesis Prize Foundation announced plans to honor the late prominent scholar, theologian, philosopher and former Chief Rabbi of the United… Read More ›

‘Top Secret’ Saudi documents show Khashoggi assassins used company seized by Saudi crown prince

‘Top Secret’ Saudi documents show Khashoggi assassins used company seized by Saudi crown prince

Washington – The two private jets used by a Saudi Arabian assassination squad that killed and allegedly dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi were owned by a… Read More ›

UN: Questions over whether Iran’s shooting down of Ukrainian plane intentional

UN: Questions over whether Iran’s shooting down of Ukrainian plane intentional

All 176 people on board were killed, 138 of whom had ties to Canada.   Inconsistencies in the Iran government’s explanation of the shooting down… Read More ›

Israel’s leaders must stop their coronavirus blame game

Israel’s leaders must stop their coronavirus blame game

Opinion: Every Israeli sector has been accused of culpability for the spread of coronavirus, from the Haredi community that won’t abide by health measures to… Read More ›

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss Biden’s planned return to Iran nuke deal — TV

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss Biden’s planned return to Iran nuke deal — TV

Israel’s public broadcaster says recent phone calls also touched on Riyadh’s concerns over new US administration’s focus on alleged Saudi rights violations   Senior Israeli… Read More ›

Jewish Trump Aide Considering Challenge To Ohio Republican Who Voted For Impeachment

Jewish Trump Aide Considering Challenge To Ohio Republican Who Voted For Impeachment

  WASHINGTON (JTA) — Max Miller, a scion of a philanthropic Jewish Cleveland-area family and a former aide to Donald Trump, is considering challenging one… Read More ›

Tiger Woods had serious leg injuries after high-speed crash, but was calm and lucid, authorities say

Tiger Woods had serious leg injuries after high-speed crash, but was calm and lucid, authorities say

Los Angeles – Golf legend Tiger Woods suffered serious leg injuries and was trapped but conscious when emergency responders reached the scene of his one-vehicle… Read More ›

Blinken to Ashkenazi: US opposed to bias against Israel in intern’l forums

Blinken to Ashkenazi: US opposed to bias against Israel in intern’l forums

Blinken pledged his support to a two-state resolution.   America is opposed to the biased treatment Israel receives in international forums, US Secretary of State… Read More ›