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Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:44:36 GMTIsrael Police hunting for 6 Palestinian prisoners who tunneled out of jail
Police suspect that among six escaped prisoners is Zakaria Zubeidi who was a Fatah commander.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:58:31 GMTPsychologist Yuval Carmi indicted for sexual misconduct, not rape
Attorney Roni Sdovnik: "This is a Yom Kippur-level national day of grief for all victims of patient-caregiver crimes."
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:40:11 GMTOver 170 women, girls' nude photos distributed on messaging apps
20-year-old Alon Gavrielov, who serves in the IDF's Kfir Brigade, is being charged with sexual harassment, invasion of privacy, extortion, possession of obscene material of minors and more.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:41:00 GMTBennett plunges into Jewish Agency race for Stern
Strategic Planning Minister Eli Avidar is confident his promotion is on the way.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:37:06 GMTHamas, Israel reportedly close to reaching prisoner swap
Thanks to Egyptian pressure, Israel and Hamas might be close to a prisoner swap deal, which could lead to a long-term truce.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:27:07 GMTState to ask court for six-month delay in razing West Bank's Khan al-Ahmar
Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared poised in 2018 to demolish the herding village of tents and shacks that is home to 180 Jahalin Bedouin.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:16:47 GMTMunicipal chief rabbis serve decades, average pension age
The longest-serving municipal chief rabbi has held his office for the last 64 years.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:47:53 GMTElderly woman buried under wrong name after COVID ward misidentification
A few days after her arrival, Chaya passed away from her illness, but the facility mistakenly reported her roommate as the deceased.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:21:15 GMTFollowing growth, monday.com expands office space by 300%
The company rented 15 floors in the towers with a total area of 18,600 sq.m. Until now, its offices occupied 4,500 sq.m.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:17:04 GMTAfter damning climate report, gov’t must take heed, energy expert says
Air pollution found to cost NIS 12.9b., with NIS 7.7b. due to greenhouse gases.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:41:27 GMTAs our fields lie fallow, it’s time to also give our arguments a rest
Shmita, the sabbatical year, which begins this Rosh Hashanah, invites us to pause, to take a deep breath, to rest, to reflect and to reconsider where we are going.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:36:26 GMTDiaspora Minister to PM: Implement Western Wall agreement immediately
The Western Wall agreement of 2016 was approved by the cabinet after a compromise was reached between various political parties, agencies, and religious groups.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 16:52:11 GMTGov’t confirms Michael Herzog as ambassador to US
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced national security expert and veteran peace negotiator Michael Herzog's appointment in August.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 16:49:15 GMTLikud membership drive ends in apparent failure
Barkat claims he brought in 4,500 members.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 16:32:29 GMTProsecution reindicts Zadorov despite his release to house arrest
State ignores signals from Supreme Court to drop the case.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 16:09:56 GMTHerzog shares condolence call details with IDF soldiers on Gaza border
Before proceeding to Sderot, where he met community leaders and local officials, Herzog raised a Rosh Hashanah toast with the soldiers and saluted them.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:24:44 GMTDue to COVID, no open house for Sukkot at President’s Residence
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal had been looking forward to opening the residence on Sukkot during their first year there.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:18:46 GMTNew Israeli record: 13,800 apartments sold in June
Some 9,100 of the sales in the month were second-hand apartments, and 5,900 were purchased by young couples, the Finance Ministry said.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:54:06 GMTLapid to visit Russia this week amid Syria tensions
The announcement comes two days after components of a Russian-made missile launched from Syria landed in the Gush Dan region.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:43:13 GMTBennett: Don’t use the IDF for cynical politics
Bennett backs IDF in controversy over death of Barel Shmueli.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:55:33 GMT'Objects', an exhibit highlighting Kristallnacht, appears in Israeli museum
Suly translates the historical and socio-cultural origins of the raw materials, dismantles, examines, reassembles and transforms them into unique art creations in a style known as "ready-made."
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:30:03 GMTMoroccan Jewish music and life via piyutim
“In the recordings you hear pots and pans, and babies crying,” she laughs. “It is very inspiring.”
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:46:45 GMTOver 3,000 expected at Orthodox Union's virtual Torah Yerushalayim on Sept. 12
Speakers including Chief Rabbi David Lau and singer, Rabbi Shlomo Katz, are expected to be at this year's virtual Torah Yerushalayim event.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:32:54 GMTArab-Israeli soccer star Munas Dabbur heavily booed during Israel win
Dabbur was booed by Israeli fans throughout the night as the national team celebrated one of their most significant victories in recent years.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:15:06 GMTHerzog pays condolences to family of slain Border Police officer
Barel Shmueli's family has been very vocal about their disappointment with the IDF since his death and have been highly critical of their practices.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:12:37 GMT'Na'im Besofash' transport service to operate on Rosh Hashanah
The 'Pleasant Weekend' initiative was intended to operate only on weekends, but the service will be expanded to holidays too.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:07:58 GMTBennett: Israel won’t accept rocket attacks from Lebanon
“Israel will not accept shooting into its territory,” Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned.
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 22:13:35 GMTIsrael wins 5-2 against Austria in World Cup qualifying match
Continuing their winning streak against 4-0 over the Faroe Islands last week, Israel met Austria at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 20:59:03 GMTIDF chief of staff throws support behind commanders amid growing anger
Mother of fallen soldier says she doesn't believe in the army; investigation finds poor troop placement at fault for Shmueli’s death, not open-fire regulations
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 20:35:08 GMTIDF Chief of Staff responds to criticism over death of border police officer
Kohavi revealed the IDF is close to completing a thorough investigation into the incident that "will leave no stone unturned."