Times Of Israel
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:52:46 +0000IDF faces battle over bearded soldiers who choose not to shave
Two campaigners have taken up the cause on behalf of thousands of secular servicemen who want the same rights to facial hair granted to religious troops
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:47:25 +0000Israeli robotic arms get FDA nod for minimally invasive hysterectomies
The Hominis Surgical System developed by Memic Innovative Surgery provides human-level dexterity, optimal access and 360 degrees of movement, startup says
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:28:34 +0000Haredi party likens Reform and Conservative converts to dogs with kippot
United Torah Judaism campaign clip suggests High Court, which recently recognized non-Orthodox conversions, would also accept canines as members of the tribe
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:17:15 +0000IDF general laments his ‘Stalinesque’ power over settler youths
Central Command chief heard in leaked recording saying Israel 'isn't a normal country,' citing administrative orders handed to teens; army expresses regret over remark
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:40:55 +0000As tar keeps coming, Environment and Finance ministries spar over funds
Knesset committee chair warns that in a future pollution disaster, 'we won't have water to drink and our children won't be able to bathe in the sea for decades'
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:16:58 +0000Israeli-owned cargo ship, damaged by explosions blamed on Iran, back at sea
MV Helios Ray leaves Dubai port after repairs and heads toward Arabian Sea, according to satellite-tracking data
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:11:54 +0000High Court upholds decision to nix Netanyahu TV appearance
Judges say request to overturn Central Elections Committee ban on airing ‘Stand-up Nation’ clip featuring PM was filed too close to scheduled broadcast time
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:58:21 +0000Deaf UK pupils fear mandatory face masks in class will isolate them
Over 4,000 sign petition by teenager Dinah Mandell urging incorporation of transparent masks allowing deaf students to lipread, Jewish News reports
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:56:07 +0000Palestinian member of UK Labour party protests hiring of IDF veteran
Complaint cites social media strategist Assaf Kaplan's past in Unit 8200, saying its alleged mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians should have thwarted appointment
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:58:11 +0000Cyprus Church says ‘satanic’ Eurovision song entry must be yanked
Orthodox Church of Cyprus says 'El Diablo' advocates 'our surrender to the devil and promoting his worship'
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:19:29 +0000As Biden weighs human rights and security in Mideast, some see peril for Israel
Pragmatism is ruling the day for now, but US allies in the region are nervous the new president could over-pressure regimes on need for reform, creating a wedge for Iran to exploit
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:17:10 +0000Gantz says hundreds of Israelis, himself included, could be in ICC’s crosshairs
Defense minister vows to shield anyone targeted by International Criminal Court, which said last month it has jurisdiction to investigate alleged war crimes by Israel, Palestinians
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 03:43:35 +0000Number of seriously ill COVID patients drops to lowest point since December 30
Serious cases, new deaths, infections continue downward slide, Health Ministry says; poll shows 48% of public dissatisfied with Netanyahu's handling of crisis
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:39:07 +0000Biden vows vaccines for all US adults by the end of May
US president moves up nationwide vaccination goal by two months; Texas drops masks, opens businesses despite dire warnings; Covax plan for poorer countries ramps up
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:57:16 +0000BBC debate on whether Jews are an ethnic minority group sparks outrage
Show featuring four non-Jewish panelists discussing minority status touches raw nerve for UK community; Jewish guest on segment calls it 'frankly ridiculous'