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Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:42:00 GMTGantz denies New Yorker report of pushing US to strike Iran
“We should not push America to fight for us,” the defense minister said. "Iran is a regional and global problem."
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:40:29 GMTCoronavirus: Prime minister, health minister to push for green pass
The Health Ministry had recommended re-adopting the system for large gatherings with a "happy badge," and now are discussing the green pass.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:32:45 GMTPalestinian Authority arrests singer for performing in settlement
Abdullah Kmeil, the PA governor of the Salfit district in the central West Bank, accused the singer of performing in front of “settlers and prostitutes.”
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:08:36 GMTBennett backtracks on Jews' religious freedom on Temple Mount
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office after Jewish visits ended on Sunday seemed to acknowledge or even endorse Jews praying at the Temple Mount.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:57:22 GMTMagen David Adom treated hundreds of fasters treated over Tisha Be'av
Throughout the fast, MDA medical teams treated 142 people suffering from weakness and dizziness, five suffering from dehydration, and 58 who fainted.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:49:04 GMTNew system approved to prevent forgetting children in cars
If the system cannot get hold of a parent, it alerts rescue forces to the scene.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:32:54 GMTSecond-division Israeli soccer team ties with Italy's Atalanta
Atalanta held possession of the ball for most of the match • the team in recent years has become a prominent member of the Italian league as well as the European Champions League
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:26:27 GMTSustainable transportation: 6.5 m. NIS electric transit system coming to Israel
The venture to improve Israel's carbon footprint with cleaner methods of transportation will be a joint project shared between the transport, environmental protection, and energy ministries.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:45:04 GMTLapid warns Khan al-Ahmar evacuation will cause political damage
The evacuation of the Bedouin village is a sensitive matter which has been put off many times over the years.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:30:40 GMTAnother woman breaks Intelligence Division's glass ceiling
Lt.-Col. C will serve as Deputy Commander of Unit 8200 and be promoted to the rank of Colonel.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:02:37 GMTJews visiting Temple Mount is not assault on al-Aqsa - analysis
Iran, Turkey, Jordan, Hamas and Ra'am, are trying to whip the Arab street into a frenzy over settlers supposedly "storming al-Aqsa."
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:00:11 GMTIES: Retraining, incentives needed to solve unemployment crisis
The Israel Employment Services said in a new report that Israel must provide occupational training programs in order to bring hundreds of thousands of unemployed people back into the workforce
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:06:11 GMTHow do Israeli Orthodox, secular Jews feel towards each other? - study
28% of all Israelis feel tension in their immediate environment due to differing political ideas. For this reason, 30% of all Israelis stated that they avoid talking politics with family and friends.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:18:41 GMTIDF razes over 50 Palestinian structures during US envoy Amr's visit
The IDF razed over 50 illegally built West Bank Palestinian structures last week, while United States envoy Hady Amr was visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:08:31 GMTOmri Casspi calls it a career
The first Israeli to play in the National Basketball Association decided to step away from the court at age 33 and hang up his sneakers on his own terms.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:59:10 GMTCOVID: Entrance of vaccinated to Israel postponed again amid outbreak
Amid concerns over the rising number of coronavirus cases, police to employ an SMS-based system to verify location of those quarantining.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:55:30 GMTKnesset speaker stops West Bank annexation bill due to Muslim holiday
The bill calling for annexation of Judea and Samaria will not come to a vote this week due to Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy's insistence on staying out of controversy during a Muslim holiday.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:55:24 GMTBill authorizing egalitarian prayer at Kotel proposed by coalition MK
The bill would implement a resolution creating a state-recognized egalitarian prayer section at the southern end of the Western Wall.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:22:53 GMTHow global warming makes weather events more extreme – also in Israel
Hebrew U. Climate change expert Dr. Ori Adam explains the connection between rising temperatures and flash floods, after over 180 are killed in Central Europe.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:16:18 GMTJeffrey Epstein may have had links to Israeli leaders - The Rolling Stone
Robert Maxwell, a notable conduit between Israeli leaders and other governments, reportedly introduced Epstein to Israeli leaders.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:13:50 GMTTel-Aviv municipality lights up with German flag as sign of solidarity
Sunday saw Germany's death toll rise to 157 in its worst natural disaster in almost six decades.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:05:53 GMTIsrael is administering COVID booster shots. Who qualifies to get one?
Health Ministry provides guidelines for getting a third shot of the Pfizer vaccine.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:51:14 GMTA new dawn for Israeli rugby
Tel Aviv Heat joins Rugby Europe Super Cup
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:41:05 GMTReturning to Israel, Nadav Lapid talks about Cannes win for critical movie
Nadav Lapid spoke at a press conference on Sunday afternoon in Israel, just after he returned from the Cannes Film Festival, where his film, Ahed’s Knee, won the Jury Prize on Saturday night.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:35:55 GMTWhat sparked violence on Jerusalem's Temple Mount today? - explainer
Over 1,600 Jews mark Tisha Be’av on the Temple Mount on Sunday following clashes between Muslim worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and Israel Police.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:27:48 GMTHate speech against Arabs in Israel reached all-time high in 2021
However, a downward trend in hate speech has been noted since June and has continued into July. This may be attributed to the new government, which encompasses a wide range of political ideologies.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:24:05 GMTMiriam Peretz leads the Jerusalem Summer Campaign
Various hotels and attractions around the city are taking part by offering special deals to visitors.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:50:58 GMTLocal filmmakers to get support at Jerusalem Film Fest’s Industry Days
The industry days include a variety of events for film professionals that bring together Israeli filmmakers and the international industry. Some of Israel’s highest-profile filmmakers will participate
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:33:28 GMTExclusive: IDF sees sharp increase in Muslim draft
The IDF has seen a large increase in the number of Muslims drafting to the IDF and a decrease in those finishing their service early.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:32:42 GMTKaminsky’s drum roll still rumbles with fire
Nearing 80, renowned percussionist Araleh Kaminsky is still at the top of his game and is currently performing with the Eli and The Chocolate Factory trad jazz gang.