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Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:51:11 GMTHorowitz donates blood after Israel repeals ban on gay blood donation
Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, a gay man, donated blood at the Magen David Adom compound in Jerusalem after the ban was repealed.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:14:28 GMTWoman dies following exorcism, Bedouin religious leader and doctor arrested
The exact nature of the ritual remains unclear, as does the identity of the religious leader, but it is believed that he is related to a "terrorist family."
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:02:30 GMTCOP26: Gov’t unveils climate innovation plan ahead of conference
The idea behind the plan is to use Israel’s unique advantages in the areas of innovation and technology to realize its goals of reducing carbon use and emissions by 2030 and 2050.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:18:39 GMT'Dune' Hebrew translator talks about the novel as remake hits screens
Emanuel Lotem translated the epic science-fiction novel into Hebrew nearly 45 years ago. In honor of its new remake hitting the screens, he talked about the behind-the-scenes of the project.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 02:38:52 GMTNIS 9 billion pledged to reduce education gaps for Arab Israelis
Education Ministry data reveal that the Arab system is allocated lower budgets across the board – between 20% to 40% lower– along with fewer days of staff training.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:58:36 GMTIDF's Intelligence Branch to begin recruitment tests in North and South
For the first time, recruitment tests for some of the IDF's top intelligence units will be held in the North and South, and no just the country's center, in a bid to create equal opportunity.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:36:05 GMTPoliceman with long-COVID recognized as handicapped
A policeman who contracted the virus at work and suffered from significant long-COVID symptoms was recognized by the National Insurance Institute as handicapped and will receive full benefits.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:50:39 GMTEndangered Israeli vultures killed in malicious poisoning attack
The carcasses of 9 vultures, accounting for almost 5% of Israel's vulture population, were discovered in southern Israel on Sunday afternoon after they ingested poisoned goat meat.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:38:29 GMTJordan blasts Israel after 1,300 apartments approved for sale in West Bank settlements
Left-wing politicians and activists expressed outrage as 1,355 housing units are set to be marketed in West Bank settlements.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:33:35 GMTGaza AP building strike was 'own-goal' for Israel - ex-IDF general
"The demolition of the tower where the AP offices were located is equivalent to a 'PR terror attack' and an own-goal," said Alon.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:25:02 GMTGravestone epitaph accuses hospital of 'murdering' woman in COVID ward
A hospital expressed outrage after an engraving on a gravestone accused it of murdering a woman in the COVID ward.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:22:00 GMTIsrael's coalition passes Ra'am's controversial electric bill
The Ministerial Committee on Legislation rejected a bill on Sunday that would have established a national day of mourning to commemorate the victims of the 1956 Kfar Kassem massacre.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:05:05 GMTIsraeli film industry insiders: Movie set gun killing can’t happen here
Avi Nesher used a gun as the main prop in his latest movie. An accident like Baldwin's did not occur, but it has in Hollywood in the past.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:58:59 GMTNGO scandal: Israel must change methods to fix credibility - analysis
Israel has yet to present a preponderance of evidence regarding its allegations that six Palestinian NGOs funneled money to the PFLP.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:23:07 GMT ‘Photomenta’ features 35 photographers from 16 Mediterranean states
With such a voluminous rollout the museum had to enlist all its resources to accommodate the spread assembled by the institution’s curator of photography, Guy Raz.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:17:15 GMTIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra opens after a year of COVID-19
It is about nine minutes in duration, and when it finishes, one has the feeling of having been in another sphere. When the audience came down, they showed their pleasure.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:06:59 GMTThe laws and politics of declaring NGOs terrorist groups - analysis
In the case of the six groups declared terrorist groups, questions must be asked about evidence, about the timing of the announcement and about the announcement’s motivations.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:25:44 GMT9,000 additional Palestinian workers to be allowed into Israel
Israelis licensed to employ Palestinians can file applications for permits for more workers this week.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:16:14 GMTFormer IDF soldier suspected of rape, sexual offenses dies in prison
The prisoner was detained from 2019 until the end of legal proceedings, on suspicion of rape and committing sexual offenses on three women.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:04:02 GMTIsrael's Holocaust survivors to be supplemented NIS 20 million
Some 3,700 Holocaust survivors who receive pensions from the German government will now be eligible for the increased payments.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 15:46:43 GMTTel Aviv Central Bus Station to close by December 5 after 5-year delay
The closure has been ordered due to its lack of fire safety measures.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 15:06:41 GMTFinance Ministry: NIS 110b. of infrastructure projects planned
About NIS 20b. is allocated to transportation projects that are currently underway, including extending Route 65 and light rail projects in Tel Aviv and Beersheba.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 15:03:31 GMTIsrael's Supreme Court: Interviews to start for four open slots
The 24 candidates are supposed to be narrowed down to six or seven candidates in the near future with the committee expected to make final decisions around November 23.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:45:17 GMTBennett: Putin is attentive to Israel’s security needs
Housing and Construction Minister Ze'ev Elkin explains the mysterious shopping bag present in photos from the meeting with the Russian president.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:02:23 GMTJerusalem offers NIS 15 million worth of scholarships for students
Jerusalem's municipal scholarship fund will offer students studying in any of Jerusalem's academic institutions a scholarship of NIS 10,000 in exchange for 140 hours of community service.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 09:48:08 GMTSlutWalk to support victim calling for rape charge against Carmi
Jerusalem psychologist Yuval Carmi is charged with sexual relations between a patient and a mental health care provider. SlutWalk called to support his accuser as she asks that a rape charge be filed
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 09:41:20 GMTJerusalem haredi synagogue leader passes away at age 69
Rabbi David Yehuda Borstein, born in Uruguay and in charge of the Zoharei Chama Synagogue in Jerusalem, died over Shabbat.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:09:36 GMTConvicted Arab-Israeli criminal assassinated in Jaffa
38-year-old Abed Kazaz was gunned down by masked assailants in broad daylight.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 21:02:53 GMTUS slams Israel for declaring Palestinian NGOs arms of terror group
Six Palestinian NGOs were declared to be affiliated with terrorist organization PFLP by the Justice and Defense Ministries.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:59:28 GMTUS concerned about Israeli plans for 3,000 settler homes
The announcement about settler housing plans comes amid media reports that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is under extra US pressure to freeze such plans.