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Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:57:33 GMT
The security failings that led to the Gilboa Prison break
An investigation into the escape of six terrorists from Gilboa Prison exposes multiple security failings that made it possible.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:54:15 GMT
Palestinian prisoners at large, wanted dead or alive
Security forces are working around the clock to find the six fugitives who escaped from Gilboa Prison Monday and prevent an outbreak of violence.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:58:29 GMT
Israel Police hunting for 6 Palestinian prisoners who tunneled out of jail
Police suspect that one of the high-security prisoners serving life sentences is former Fatah commander Zakaria Zubeidi.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:15:00 GMT
IDF releases rare aerial photos from Mandatory Palestine
The IDF published aerial photographs of various settlements and kibbutzim from the British Mandate Period.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:55:44 GMT
Thousands flock to Israel through Masa programs
Thousands of young adults are preparing to travel to Israel through Masa for a gap year, internship, study abroad, volunteer, or professional training program.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:18:00 GMT
Rivlin announced as new honorary chair of Israel Democracy Institute
Former president Rivlin's duties will be to "focus on bringing Israelis together and strengthening their commitment to core democratic values and institutions."

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:15:02 GMT
Meet Canada's 'Magen David Adom family'
Two sisters from Canada have volunteered with Magen David Adom and donated an ambulance in the memory of their grandfather after his death.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:20:28 GMT
The prison service’s Shawshank moment - analysis
There were many failures leading up to the Gilboa prison break that the prison service should have addressed.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:35:50 GMT
Likud membership drive ends in apparent failure
Likud source says that Barkat brought in 4,500 members.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:40:32 GMT
Psychologist 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 09:32:54 GMT
Over 170 nude photos of women, girls 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 GMT
Bennett 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 GMT
Hamas, 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 GMT
State 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 GMT
Municipal 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 GMT
Elderly 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 GMT
Following 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 GMT
After 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 GMT
As 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 GMT
Diaspora 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 GMT
Gov’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 16:32:29 GMT
Prosecution 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 GMT
Herzog 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 GMT
Due 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 GMT
New 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 GMT
Lapid 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 GMT
Bennett: 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 GMT
Moroccan 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 GMT
Over 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.



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