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Wed, 12 May 2021 08:58:31 GMTIsrael steps up Gaza airstrikes with focus on eliminating terror chiefs
Palestinians say at least 35 people have been killed and over 230 injured in more than 130 Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:55:45 GMT1 Israeli killed, 3 others injured by anti-tank missile fired from Gaza
Over 850 rockets crossed into Israeli territory after being launched from Gaza. Several rockets made direct hits on buildings and cars in Israel, killing five Israelis.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:06:42 GMTBennett to Netanyahu: Don't stop until Hamas pays heavy price
Former defense minister Naftali Bennett called upon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reject international offers to mediate a ceasefire.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:02:40 GMTJonathan Groff visited Israeli to prepare for Mossad agent role
Groff, who appeared in such shows as Glee, Mindhunter and Looking, will be starring in a new series created by Israeli director Eytan Fox.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:38:55 GMTIsrael declares state of emergency in Lod as riots shake Jewish-Arab city
Netanyahu: "If this isn't an emergency situation, I don't know what is. We're talking about life and death here" • Arab man shot dead during riots
Wed, 12 May 2021 05:27:13 GMTGaza escalation undermines formation of Bennett-Lapid coalition
One more complication in building a government caused by the escalation: Bennett intends to appoint Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi to a senior ministerial post.
Wed, 12 May 2021 04:50:05 GMTIsrael under fire: Live updates on rocket alerts
Over 700 rockets have been fired towards Israel since Monday afternoon. See where sirens are sounding.
Wed, 12 May 2021 03:21:40 GMTPelosi condemns Hamas terrorism, calls for end to violence
Pelosi added that "Hamas’s accelerating violence only risks killing more civilians, including innocent Palestinians," and concluded with a prayer for a quick resolve to the violence.
Wed, 12 May 2021 01:47:06 GMTArab politicians call for calm, criticize police amid riots in Israel
Mansour Abbas of the Ra'am Party, a kingmaker in ongoing coalition negotiations, called on Arab leaders to promote calm in the community.
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:48:53 GMTAshkelon was a city of rocket survivors
Although Palestinians in Gaza have launched rockets at Ashkelon for more than a decade, they are now more powerful and the pace more frequent than anyone can remember.
Tue, 11 May 2021 18:58:23 GMTJewish and Arab residents of Lod still simmering
According to Jewish residents of the city, Arab protesters began approaching the Jewish neighborhood of Nof Naveh at around 1 p.m. throwing rocks and petrol bombs.
Tue, 11 May 2021 18:42:59 GMTTwo Israelis dead, over 90 injured after Gaza rockets strike Ashkelon
Tel Aviv Municipality opened bomb shelters amid concern that Hamas and Islamic Jihad will try to launch rockets toward the center of the country on Tuesday.
Tue, 11 May 2021 18:12:11 GMTIsraeli start-up Upstep gains major foothold in US
In the first four months of 2021, the company also increased its sales volume in the US by more than 100%.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:43:20 GMTJazz is fine and dandy in Israel's Mitzpe Ramon
“It is such a special place. You get audiences there that I would never be able to access in other places. There is a unique atmosphere there.”
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:34:30 GMT33-year-old man killed in Lod amid violent riots across Israel
"The residents were forced to shoot in the air in front of a crowd that did not care, until they fired in their direction and wounded two of the rioters," a witness told Israeli media.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:30:45 GMTBlatt, Jerusalem overcome Gilboa/Galil
Maccabi Tel Aviv tops slumping Eilat • Madar propels Hapoel Tel Aviv • Nahariya relegated
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:04:16 GMTPollard: Israel should expel US diplomats
Israel should leave the UN, which is "Knesset of hate," he tells Merkaz Harav Yeshiva
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:54:40 GMTYeshua admits: No personal knowledge of relations between PM, Elovitch
Elovitch’s sale of Yad2 earned him around NIS 800 million of the NIS 1.8 billion that the state has said were part of the bribery scheme.
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:34:34 GMTRoman Zadorov to receive retrial in Tair Rada murder case
"Facts, or evidence, have been discovered that may change the outcome of the trial in favor of the applicant," outgoing Supreme Court deputy chief justice Hanan Melcer noted in his decision.
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:26:33 GMTAdvice on how to help special-needs children during this security crisis
For children on the spectrum, she suggested creating a “social story,” a method used for people with autism to help them make sense of the world.
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:05:53 GMTAshkenazi shortens diplomatic trip to Korea amid Gaza rocket attacks
The delegation, led by Economy Minister Amir Peretz, will remain in Seoul and sign the economic trade agreement with South Korea on Wednesday.
Tue, 11 May 2021 14:26:29 GMTFor tech companies near Gaza, rockets are 'back to the routine'
Despite the security challenges, a growing number of hi-tech start-ups have been moving their operations from the crowded center of the country to periphery towns
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:34:30 GMTIs Israel on the way to a digital shekel?
The central bank has been examining the issue of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) since 2017, and has yet to make any decisions.
Tue, 11 May 2021 05:56:41 GMTJerusalem Day festivities shaken by rockets, violent riots
Police stormed the Temple Mount to disperse rioters who fired fireworks and threw stones at security forces. Over 700 people were injured in the clashes, according to the Red Crescent.
Tue, 11 May 2021 05:46:55 GMTBlinken says rocket attacks on Israel must stop 'immediately'
"While we urge de-escalation on all sides, we also recognize Israel's legitimate right to defend itself, to defend its people and its territory."
Mon, 10 May 2021 19:49:32 GMTMaccabi Haifa retains grip on pole position
Comeback draw at Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Greens on pace for title • Petah Tikva grabs the crucial win.
Mon, 10 May 2021 19:01:24 GMTBills to legalize outposts, repeal Disengagement pass preliminary vote
A series of bills regarding unauthorized settlements are set to be voted on today. Defense Minister Benny Gantz has submitted an appeal to delay the vote, in light of security concerns.
Mon, 10 May 2021 18:47:59 GMTAbbas suspends coalition talks due to escalation
Swearing in delayed to next week, Likud blames the violence on the 'left-wing' coalition.
Mon, 10 May 2021 18:46:16 GMTJerusalem face-off: Arab, right-wing politicians clash at Sheikh Jarrah
“With blood and spirit we will free Palestine,” the Arab residents and activists chanted as they attempted to block Religious Zionist Party leader MK Bezalel Smotrich.
Mon, 10 May 2021 18:27:38 GMTThe ‘change coalition’ gets a Middle East reality check - analysis
Monday’s events serve as a Middle East reality check, showing that no Israeli government can avoid diplomatic and security issues, even if it really wants to.