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Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:19:28 GMT
US State Dept confirms: Israel would have to authorize Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem
The US closed its consulate to the Palestinians in 2018, when it openly recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moved its embassy there.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:06:00 GMT
Rabbi Stav: Israel threatened by division without conversion legislation
JPost One-on-One Zoomcast, Episode 39: Jeremy Sharon and Chief Rabbi of Shoham Rabbi David Stav discusses the importance of decentralizing authority over Jewish conversion.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:05:18 GMT
‘We’re trying to promote peace, build bridges between Israelis, Bahrainis’
JPost One-on-One Zoomcast, Episode 38: Lahav Harkov and Fatema Al Harbi, Bahraini author: “I’ve always been curious and wanted to know more."

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:59:51 GMT
On This Day: The Israeli flag is formally adopted
The original version of the Israeli flag was used as the symbol of Zionism since 1897.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:42:29 GMT
Israel 2021-22 budget clears Knesset Finance Committee
Israel's parliamentary finance committee on Thursday approved the 2021-22 state budget, the Knesset said, clearing a key hurdle and paving the way for a final vote in the full plenum.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:11:29 GMT
Remains of IDF's first fallen paratrooper returned to Israel
Private Martin Davidowicz was a Holocaust survivor who was killed during the IDF's first Paratroopers training course.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:38:35 GMT
NIS 5 million allocated to kids with learning disabilities
The Welfare Ministry cares for a variety of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:08:15 GMT
End of Exile: Iraqi Jew Recalls Escape From Baghdad 70 Years Ago
Baruch Meiri and 120,000 others fled from persecution in a mass immigration wave to Israel.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:46:08 GMT
Shaked slams coalition colleagues as Likud dares her to leave
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett convened his Yamina party on Wednesday evening in order to clear the air after a clash on Twitter between MK Shirley Pinto and MK Abir Kara.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:13:05 GMT
For Biden and Bennett, the honeymoon is over - analysis
A clash between Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Joe Biden is inevitable because they disagree with one another on matters of principle.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:10:01 GMT
Construction on park near Arab graves sparks widespread outrage
Nature and Parks Authority insists graves that were illegally placed in the public area in recent years will not be disturbed.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:04:54 GMT
Israel pushes back at US, advances plans for 3,130 settler homes
The moves mark the first time since US President Joe Biden took office that Israel has issued tenders or advanced large-scale settlement projects.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:25:45 GMT
Southern Storm: IDF drills war with Gaza
The IDF's Gaza Division drilled a number of scenarios to test its readiness for a war with Gaza.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:07:58 GMT
Netanyahu trial: Defense says Berger worked for Bezeq competitor
Former Communications Ministry director-general Avi Berger tried to undermine Bezeq to help his former employer, claimed the defense.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:00:44 GMT
Hacker group leaks data, photos from Defense Ministry, Benny Gantz
A hacker group leaked data from the Defense Ministry, warning "we've kept an eye on you for many years."

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:54:45 GMT
Knesset votes down Kafr Kassem memorial bill
The 1956 Kafr Kassem massacre resulted in the death of 48 Arab Israelis at the hands of Israeli Border Police.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:53:33 GMT
Palestinian man convicted of murdering Esther Horgen
Mohammad Maroh Kabaha smashed Esther Horgen's head repeatedly with a large rock.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:52:26 GMT
Israel's kashrut reform approved, 2021 budget to be NIS 609b.
The 2022 budget was increased by NIS 10b. to allow for any additional coronavirus waves that are not currently foreseen.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:13:27 GMT
Bank Hapoalim launches ‘Wonder’ benefits program
Depending on the plan, customers will earn points based on how much they use their credit cards and how many online transactions they perform on the bank’s digital channels

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:07:54 GMT
Go north for quality documentaries at Docaviv Galilee film festival
More than 30 films will be shown during this festival, including both Israeli and international documentaries.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:18:12 GMT
Join KKL-JNF for forest cleanups
“During the week of the climate march, we will conduct an environmental cleaning weekend that will include activities in many centers around the country."

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:38:51 GMT
Metro should be financed by PPP, not the budget - Route 6 planner
The NIS 150 billion plan to build a new metro train through the center of the Israel has attracted significant criticism.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:38:39 GMT
More endangered Israeli vultures found poisoned to death in the South
This brings the number of killed vultures to 12, effectively cutting the Israeli population down by 6%.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:46:31 GMT
Jerusalem Strategic Tribune brings out fresh US, Israeli perspectives
JST is a journal representing mainly Israeli and American views about world affairs, with occasional contributions from other figures of international standing

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:14:34 GMT
Herzog welcomes DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to Israel
Tshisekedi, who is a devout Christian, said that it was a powerful moment for him to be in the Holy Land and visit holy sites.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:53:26 GMT
Prime Minister Bennett meets with mother of slain border policeman
Bennett expressed his deep condolences and stated that "we will work to commemorate Barel's memory."

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:06:10 GMT
FDA experts recommend vaccines for young children
Half of Israeli parents say they will give their children coronavirus vaccines.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:11:38 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Ashdod, Van Leeuwen out
Despite European success, local struggles doom Dutch coach • Mac Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem win

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:32:06 GMT
US 'deeply concerned' by Israeli plans to advance 3,144 settler homes
Then council is expected to give final approval to plans for 1,800 settler homes, and to allow for the remainder of the plans to be deposited, a move allows for it to advance for final approval. 

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:18:24 GMT
Mughar to become first official Druze city in Israel - Shaked
Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked announced in a meeting with Druze and Circassian leaders on Tuesday that Mughar will become Israel's first Druze city.



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