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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:12:26 GMTSurf's up: US Embassy offers grant to youth-at-risk surf program
HaGal Sheli and the Young Mentors Program implement values that the embassy wants to promote, including shared citizenship, diversity, empowerment and opportunities for all.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:33:10 GMTRa'am and Yisrael Beytenu sign coalition agreement with Yesh Atid
Ra'am will be the first Arab party in the governing coalition since the Arab List for Bedouin and Villagers in Yitzhak Rabin's first term as prime minister.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:51:25 GMTIndividual tourists to be allowed into Israel starting July 1
Tourism Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen made the announcement, but a Health Ministry official said the statement was premature.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:44:15 GMTIDF commander discharged after Guardian of the Walls investigation
The incident took place last month during the 11-day war with Hamas after a machine gun was fired from a tank to keep three Palestinian civilians who were near the border fence from it.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:24:26 GMTWATCH: Women of the Walls' prayer books ripped by haredim at Western Wall
"Dozens of prayer books were attacked this morning in an assault on Women of the Wall. This is a hate crime, plain and simple," tweeted Meretz MK Mossi Raz.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:03:52 GMTWhy was Officer X hospitalized two months before his death?
Officer X was released without being transferred to another unit, and the reason he was admitted remains unclear.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 01:21:36 GMTBibi’s ‘election fraud’ claims different from Trump’s, Likud says
Likud sought to dispel the idea that Netanyahu was casting doubt on the actual results of the recent Israeli election or opposing a peaceful transfer of power.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:52:34 GMTCoalition deals to form new anti-Netanyahu government go down to wire
So far, the only agreement signed has been between Yesh Atid and Meretz.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:06:56 GMT14 Palestinians arrested at Damascus Gate during visit of far-right MK
Police fired stun grenades to disperse Palestinian protestors after Otzma Yehudit MK Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Damascus Gate in protest of a police decision banning him from visiting the Temple Mount.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:52:16 GMTThe haredi parties' impact on Israel's religious life under Netanyahu
Ultra-Orthodox parties have wielded heavy influence over matters of religion and state under Netanyahu’s tenure as prime minister.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:50:13 GMTIsraeli comics geeks to assemble for post-COVID in-person convention
Comics-Con will arrive in Israel for the first time ever, taking place on July 9 at the Petah Tikva Museum of Art.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:42:30 GMTWhat will define Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: As he prepares to leave office next week, we look at Israel’s longest-standing prime minister and the indelible mark that he’s leaving on the country.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:36:08 GMTWhat diplomatic challenges await a Bennett-Lapid government?
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: With international pressure around Jerusalem, Iran nuclear talks gaining momentum and shaky bipartisan support in the US, the new government will have to hit the ground running.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:32:33 GMTBlue-and-white absorbs learning lesson in 4-0 friendly rout at Portugal
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show with a brace while Ronaldo didn’t disappoint with a strike of his own.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:28:38 GMTPost-COVID-19 economic challenges facing Israel's next government
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Here’s a look at some of the most pressing challenges facing incoming prime minister Naftali Bennett and incoming finance minister Avigdor Liberman.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:25:16 GMTNir Barkat: 'This is not the time for unnecessary primaries'
Barkat, who is the richest politician in Israel, funded free dinner and parking for the attendees. There were hamburgers, arais, asado, chicken, rice, noodles, fish and chips, desserts and wine.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:14:58 GMTCan the incoming gov't change Israel's approach to the Negev Bedouin?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The incoming government might try a different approach, actually working with Bedouin communities and seeking to legalize some houses so that they are officially on the map.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:11:34 GMTPetah Tikva light rail train sets out for first test ride
The Gush Dan light rail project marked a significant milestone when official trips along the overpass route on Jabotinsky Street in Petah Tikva were officially launched.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:07:14 GMTBennett-Lapid gov't's first 100 days: 6 essential measures to be passed
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Like Franklin Roosevelt in 1933m the new government will have to do several things quickly and flawlessly.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:06:35 GMTMaccabi Ma’ale Adumim moves up to Leumit League
After defeating its only real rival, Maccabi Rehovot, two weeks ago, Ma’aleh Adumim needed to win its last two games to assure it a spot in the next division.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:05:53 GMTSecond Sa'ar 6 missile ship docks in Haifa
The INS Oz will join the Israeli Navy along with the INS Magen that arrived in December and will guard the gas rigs and Israel’s territorial waters
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:04:27 GMTIn the belly of the whale: Israeli sub simulates strike
Submerged for a drill, they were relayed only brief bulletins so as not to be distracted from their mission.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:35:21 GMTIDF intelligence officer's family does not want his identity revealed
IDF sees no reason to hide identity from a security standpoint
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:34:22 GMTNetanyahu has no authority to halt Evyatar outpost demolition, Gantz says
The outpost was built last month by the Nahala movement near the Tapuach junction in the aftermath of the shooting death of Yehuda Guetta.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:32:44 GMTNetanyahu's final days: Last weekend at Balfour or last-minute surprise?
The leak of the coalition deals was proof of sabotage attempts from within the coalition, knowledgeable sources said.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:21:56 GMTIsraeli, Palestinian youth attend joint hi-tech seminar in southern Israel
Tech2Peace was founded in 2018 and works to connect young Arabs and Jews from the north, south, and the West Bank, through activities that combine hi-tech skills with dialogue.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:57:03 GMTJews, Arabs arrested for nationalistic attacks during nationwide riots
Five Arab-Israeli suspects and seven Jewish-Israelis were arrested in recent weeks by the Shin Bet and Israel Police.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:32:10 GMTIsraeli troops kill 2 PA intel officers, Islamic Jihad terrorist in Jenin
The Israeli forces reportedly entered Jenin to arrest Jamil al-Amouri and Wissam Abu Zaid, members of PIJ's Al-Quds Brigades.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:19:35 GMTChess tournament strengthens ties between Israel-West African countries
Over 180 people from West African countries competed in the event, including the countries of Niger and Algeria who do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:02:36 GMTChristians pledge unconditional support for Israel at prayer breakfast
Speakers call to move more embassies to Jerusalem * Rabbi: ‘We are in a crisis, at a crossroads’