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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:57:09 GMT
Israel's at-risk youth given second chance at Hamifal - meet its leaders
Barak and Hadar Alon live at the Neveh Ha’roeh Children’s Village with their children, serving as an example and working to integrate at-risk youth into functional adult life.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:56:21 GMT
US slams punitive razing of family home of Tapuach junction terrorist
"The home of an entire family should not be demolished for the actions of one individual," the US Embassy spokesperson in Jerusalem said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:53:25 GMT
Over half a million animals brought to Israel since January - report
Reports indicate that the livestock delivered to Israel were living in horrid conditions in the cargo ship, which caused them great suffering.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:44:30 GMT
85-year-old killed in front of granddaughter in car accident in Afula
Security cameras documenting the scene showed the driver of the car clinging slowly to a bus in front of him and quickly moved into the other lane to try to overtake it.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:37:38 GMT
Imam of Lod indicted for incitement to violence during riots
The indictment against 63-year-old Imam Yosef Muhammad Elbaz was filed for inciting violence against police on Facebook and for threatening the Deputy Mayor of Lod during the riots.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:33:35 GMT
Israel-UK relations manifest in 'HMS Richmond' ship docked in Haifa
The HMS Richmond is on a seven-month mission throughout the Mediterranean and is symbolic of the strong joint relations between Israel and the UK.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:19:55 GMT
Israeli delegation wins Olympic medals in computer science competition
This year marked Israel's 25th consecutive participation in the IOI, competing every year since 1996. The delegation matched a record of four Olympic medals in the competition.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:48:14 GMT
Israel ranks 30th in gender equality compared to 100 countries - study
Israel ranked 30th overall, with a total score of 84.55. Norway came first, followed by Finland, Iceland, the UK, and then Germany. The United States was placed 48th, and Pakistan placed last.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 03:02:04 GMT
Jerusalem police to step up security on Mount of Olives
Majority of attacks around the cemetery have taken place on its overcrowded, narrow roads. Over the years, attacks have been so striking that many visitors have had to retain security escorts.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:28:57 GMT
Who is Mansour Abbas and why does he make lawmakers uncomfortable?
An unlikely choice for Israeli government, he's been criticized by both Arab and Jewish leaders.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:37:37 GMT
Israel's Lapid vs. Poland's Holocaust restitution law - analysis
Lapid’s decision to slam the Poles over this latest piece of legislation shows that he has no intention of changing his tune on these issues, maintaining his stance from three years ago.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:26:35 GMT
Coronavirus: Inbound travelers to isolate until receiving test results
Cabinet approves only minimal increase in restrictions, says number of serious patients is most important element to consider.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:21:23 GMT
Bennett, Shaked split on kicking rebel MK Chikli out of Yamina
Bill enabling MKs to split off of Likud passes into law, Edelstein expects it to "boomerang" against the party's rivals.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:48:51 GMT
Will Israel's fanciest new mall thrive in the Judean desert?
Some wonder whether building the largest design mall in the Middle East in the desert, over the green line, can be a viable project.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:44:26 GMT
President Isaac Herzog sworn in, pledging to be president for all
Sworn in on same Bible from Glasgow used to swear in his father, the sixth president Chaim Herzog.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:17:01 GMT
Israel invites Moroccan FM to first Israel visit
Should Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita accept, it would mark the first arrival of a Moroccan foreign minister in Israel.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:05:55 GMT
Activists protest Herzog inauguration due to former Netanyahu-spokesman
Chants of "You won't be the spokesman" from protesters were loud enough that they could be heard during the outdoor phase of Herzog's inauguration ceremony.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:01:09 GMT
Liberman ends yeshiva students' childcare subsidies, haredim outraged
Until now, child care subsidies have been available to families in which the father studies full time in yeshiva.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:50:14 GMT
Municipal chief rabbis to be bound by term limits
Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana intends to create a time-limited service period for municipal chief rabbis, after which they can be reelected, to ensure they stay accountable and relevant.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:21:15 GMT
Isabel Frey, the Jewish Viennese musician who thrives on Yiddish
Frey is not only here to perform for a live audience, she is also taking an intensive Yiddish course at the University of Tel Aviv.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:13:48 GMT
Divine edibles, rare drawings, magical music: All at the Israel Museum
There is too much going on there to cover everything in a single article, but here are a few highlights and you can check the website for a complete listing of all that is available this summer.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:02:25 GMT
Israel to purchase four Shaldag fast-class patrol boats
Defense Ministry deal with Israel Shipyards is the first to be signed in 15 years.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:46:05 GMT
Forget about who catches COVID-19, the serious cases matter - analysis
Health officials are analyzing two different trends in coronavirus cases in Israel: those who test positive, and those who develop severe cases.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:13:15 GMT
Knesset creates first-ever parliamentary NFT for President Isaac Herzog
Just before his inauguration on Wednesday, Herzog received a one-of-a-kind NFT with a copy of the original oath signed by his late father, Israel's sixth resident Chaim Herzog.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:12:16 GMT
Israel's new president: A new day dawning
Those who accompany the president, the staff aids and volunteers, play no less critical of a role in their success. Here is a list of everyone joining Isaac Herzog in the President's Residence.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:58:27 GMT
Israel Museum to host new ‘modern masterpieces’ exhibit
The exhibit, "Picasso to Kentridge: Modern Masterpieces on Paper," is being sponsored by the Genesis Philanthropy Group (GPG).

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:53:28 GMT
Ofer Malls launches fundraising campaign for Shanti House
Fifteen malls around the country will be selling a fashionable wristband for only NIS 19, with all proceeds going to the charitable association.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:27:13 GMT
President incognito: Rivlin traveled in disguise with Shin Bet help
Israel's internal security agency released a photo of the president disguised with a beard, a dark-haired wig and wearing a heavy coat, accompanied by a number of its agents.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:44:44 GMT
US, Guatemalan forces raid extremist haredi Lev Tahor cult compound
The sect has been accused of forcing girls as young as 12 years old into marriages with much older men within the sect.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:30:35 GMT
State asks High Court to fix surrogacy law after gov’t fails to
Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz asked the court to fix the law as there was "zero chance" the current Knesset would do it.



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