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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:58:09 GMTThousands of farmers protest reform, block eight major junctions
Farmers blocked eight major traffic junctions across the country in protest of planned reforms to allow the import of fruit and vegetables.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:41:30 GMTBudget: Deadline and government dissolution nears, discussions begin Sunday
If the budget is not approved by November 4, the government will be automatically dissolved, and snap elections will be called.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:56:24 GMTGeorgian ambassador's move to Jerusalem highlights history
“Legend says the tree from which the cross of Christ was made was grown in the Valley of the Cross, where Georgians later built the Monastery of the Cross."
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:12:26 GMTIsraeli health experts agree to give third COVID jab to the elderly
The Health Ministry’s coronavirus vaccination committee voted to administer a third shot of the Pfizer vaccine to elderly people.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:20:14 GMTPalestinian preteen killed by IDF fire after family buries infant in bag
The al-Alami family car reportedly approached the soldiers in a "suspicious manner," and the soldiers began shooting towards the vehicle, fearing an attempted ramming attack.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:46:16 GMTHealth, Education ministries clash over strategies for life with COVID
For the second day in a row, Israel registered over 2,000 cases while the number of serious patients on Wednesday stood at 153.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:13:12 GMTCannabis decriminalization bill fails to get Knesset majority
Prior to the defeat, the coalition managed to get one crucial win, when the Knesset voted 64 to 50 against a bill calling for the government to express its sovereignty over all of Judea and Samaria.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:10:13 GMTIsraeli gov't representatives visit NSO headquarters
According to the announcement, the purpose was to begin assessing the security breach allegations brought against the NSO’s Pegasus.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:08:48 GMTIsrael's 'change coalition' is slow to live up to its name - analysis
Change means change, not using the exact same methods that one vehemently opposed and viewed as invalid and even anti-democratic while in the opposition.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:07:14 GMT‘Meretz meetings with PA officials don’t mean peace talks’
"It is comfortable for things to stay quiet with the Palestinians. The moment we start getting into the Palestinian issue, the government just falls apart" - Bennett source.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:52:51 GMTINS Magen: Israel's newest ship changes how the IDF combats naval threats
INS Nitzachon and INS Atzmaut were handed over to the Israel Navy Tuesday
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:51:29 GMTThe moral peril of Israel's 'Elkin law' - analysis
Why was it so critical for Elkin specifically to sit on the Selection Committee for Rabbinical Judges and not any other member of his party, the coalition, or the government?
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:35:01 GMTMeir Medical Center gives Indian patient the gift of speech
Shambhavi “Sam” Jha never thought she would be able to talk — Let alone that help would come from Israel's Meir Medical Center.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:29:40 GMTDefense establishment to receive NIS 58 billion in 2022 budget
The IDF has not had a budget for three years.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:28:58 GMTThird sexual assault complaint filed against Tel Aviv school teacher
This comes only 2 days after the second complaint was filed against Okon by the mother of a 13-year-old student, after the daughter shared details of the behavior allegedly committed against her.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:06:15 GMTLikud, Shas petition High Court to nix ‘unbalanced’ Knesset committees
Likud and Shas, from the opposition, petitioned the High Court to invalidate the Knesset Committee assignments, after continued boycotts.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:52:45 GMTIsraeli actor/director Tzvi Shissel died at 75
Tzvi Shissel has a long record of achievements, he was an actor, a director, a member of the "Lool Gang" and produced music alongside Arik Einstein.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:44:41 GMT90 Knesset members send petition to Ben & Jerry's opposing boycott
The letter was signed by five Labor MKs, six Blue and White MKs and Yair Golan of Meretz. No Arabs signed it, but Druze MKs did.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:40:07 GMTPLO official to 'Post': Palestinians dissatisfied with Bennett gov't
Palestinians ready to resume peace talks ‘under any circumstances’
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:26:49 GMTOfer Lev Hadera Mall opens four new stores
“The move will strengthen the status of the Ofer Lev Hadera Mall as an attractive regional mall.”
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:19:22 GMT13% hike in work permits for Palestinians prior to PM-Biden parley
This is one of a number of steps Israel plans to take to strengthen the economic ties between Israel and the PA
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:18:37 GMTFelicja Blumental International Music Festival comes to Tel Aviv
Gilad Harel pays tribute to Benny Goodman at the festival next week.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:13:03 GMTImmigration, introspection, identity: Young Bezalel grads to look out for
Stories of friendship, cultural confusion and language conflicts are told in the strongest final projects of this year’s graduate exhibition at the academy.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:06:04 GMTIsrael's lessons for COVID's next stage - analysis
Israel’s COVID story shows that details on Delta's spread among vaccinated need to be better documented.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:53:06 GMTKariv: Litzman is 'defender' of pedophile Malka Leifer
Labor MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv attacked Litzman over his pending indictments for allegedly assisting alleged pedophile Malka Leifer.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:52:48 GMTEsports giant ESL signs deal with Gaming Channel Israel broadcasts
The partnership between the Israeli channel and the world's oldest esports company is set to expand further with the establishment of Israel's Gaming Cup.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:50:13 GMTTwo settler buildings in Eli to be razed, state tells court under Bennett
The two buildings, located in the settlement of Eli, could be evicted within three years.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:24:32 GMTIsrael's farmers to protest Liberman’s agriculture reforms
While many farmers understand that food prices are too high, they say the aims of these reforms are misplaced as they should be targeting the suppliers of the products.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:19:31 GMTValid complaints against Israeli judges see spike in improper behavior
One defendant convicted was listed as ‘present,’ but wasn’t actually there in the courtroom.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:01:24 GMTIn the mind of Etgar Keret: An interview on Tzuzamen
Join Tzipi Trope and Tzili Charney as they dive into the mind of famed Israeli short story writer Etgar Keret | Live - July 28 at 7:00 p.m. Israel time