1% of the population, including the PM, already in isolation, and that number will grow ‘very dramatically,’ says panel head Prof. Nadav Katz, predicting disruption in schools

Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Shai to discuss the importance of being honest with Israelis during the Gulf War, the differences between Israeli and Diaspora Jews, and more.

Tzviki Tessler named to oversee arrangements for annual spring event at pilgrimage site, as authorities strive to prevent repeat of last year's deadly crush

Maduro says he has spoken twice with his Iranian counterpart Raisi, pair have agreed on new plans; looking at ties with Middle East, says Arab nations 'love Venezuela'

Typhoon Rai has ravaged country, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless and damaging or destroying about 482,000 houses; 300,000 people remain in evacuation camps

Document's author accuses previous government of 'economic folly' for failing to create national food rescue policy during year in which 150,000 joined ranks of food insecure

Rules effective for 9 days limit crowding at malls, allow only Green Pass holders to enter larger stores; some schools to hold distance learning in high-infection areas

Jacob Herzog is loudly trying to build Jewish life in a country where non-Islamic displays are forbidden, raising concerns among local Jews who prefer to stay under the radar

As the year draws to a close, experts say there is hope the COVID-19 scare could begin fading soon -- but vaccine inequalities must be addressed, or new, worse variants may arise

Christian Aid says upward trend reflects effects of man-made climate change

Sherry Levin still holds her alma mater's record for points, points per game, field goals made and free throws made, from an era with no 3-point line and 30 fewer games than today

COVID-19 cases in the country are on the rise, with an average of nearly 190,000 new infections daily over the past seven days

Zohar Barnea says he went to Lag B'Omer events early this year to pray for David's appointment to lead spy agency; afterward, 'I didn't function. I'm still not myself'

Qatari envoy pledges $60 million to build pipeline connecting Israeli gas facilities with Gaza's only electrical plant; but final deal and implementation could still be years away

El Al employee tested negative twice before takeoff from Israel but then positive in Guangzhou on Thursday; Foreign Ministry aims to have her returned as early as Monday