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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:47:50 GMT
Coronavirus causes elderly to make the happy move to assisted living
“I used to go out, see people, have fun, go to movies, shows, musical evenings, and suddenly there is nothing and I am stuck between four walls.”

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:45:52 GMT
Dizengoff fountain dyed bloody for Ahuviya Sandak
Ahuvia Sandak was killed in a road accident two weeks ago while fleeing from police in the West Bank who were pursuing him on suspicion of throwing rocks at Palestinian vehicles.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:41:05 GMT
Aviv Kochavi: The IDF chief of staff in a political minefield
Aviv Kochavi marks two years as Israel’s top military officer – two years of non-stop action against Iran but also of domestic politics that keep getting in the way.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:19:13 GMT
The Olive Tree Road of Israel: Israel's secret UNESCO treasure
SINCE THE inauguration of the Road and the presentation of its founding Charter and map, local olive routes were established along the four paths of the Olive Tree Road.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:12:46 GMT
Ben-Gurion University targeted by cyberattack, extent of damage unclear
The university stated that it is currently operating regularly, except for "isolated difficulties," adding that "no significant damage to the servers is known of."

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:20:50 GMT
Tel Aviv municipality to light up with US flag following Capitol riot
Ron Huldai announced that the municipality would light up "to strengthen and respect the land of the free and the home of the brave."

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:08:34 GMT
Special education schools to remain open during coronavirus lockdown
Studies for K-12 will move to online learning, and educational frameworks for at-risk youth are also exempt from the lockdown.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:41:48 GMT
Meet Chava Script, an entirely Hebrew programming script
The new script switches out the standard "let" and "var" with "Yehi" and "kavua," among other changes.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:45:24 GMT
Alroy-Preis: Initial reports question vaccine strength against new variant
Alroy-Preis added that the South African strain is troubling because it might lead to higher rates of infection amongst the younger populations.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:57:37 GMT
Netanyahu's request to postpone next week's hearing denied
Questions started to resurface late Tuesday about whether the impending stricter third lockdown would cause further delays.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:48:56 GMT
Can government enforce a lockdown on ultra-Orthodox schools? - analysis
What the rabbis decide remains to be seen.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:43:06 GMT
Orders of senior ultra-Orthodox rabbis on school closure remain unclear
Neither rabbi addressed directly the issue of whether or not they would instruct school principals to close their institutions in the upcoming lockdown.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:41:29 GMT
Former Mossad head Yatom forms Veterans Party
Wants to hold balance of power but won't join Netanyahu-led government

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:00:22 GMT
Huge defense deal with Greece not only about security equipment - analysis
While Israel may have lost considerable yardage in the fallout with Turkey, it was able to make up much of that ground by developing stronger relations with Ankara's rivals.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:58:48 GMT
Medved: How Israel and Gulf economies can do the 'business of peace'
Event hosted by Tel Aviv's International Salon and OurCrowd with the group Sharaka discussed how business ties and partnerships will move Israel-Gulf ties forward

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:50:10 GMT
Rotstein: unvaccinated hospital staff subject to lockdown regulations
"We've only received 300 vaccinations today," exclaimed Rotstein, highlighting the difference in what the hospital requires, and what they received.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:39:41 GMT
Shurat Hadin and the war on terrorists’ use of social media
For years, Backpage.com had been accused of accepting classified ads promoting prostitution resulting in sex trafficking of both adults and minors.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:24:52 GMT
Team Israel Start-Up Nation to open 2021 season with Girona training camp
Camp will be first gathering of revamped squad • Visit to Israel postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:13:10 GMT
Hundreds attend hassidic wedding in city with highest rate of infections
Police dispersed hundreds of guests at an ultra-Orthodox wedding celebration in the city of Beitar Illit late Tuesday night.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:10:55 GMT
Nicole Peterson carries on her father’s musical legacy
Her first professional offering, a mellifluous stirring pop number called Red and Blue is now available on YouTube.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:51:18 GMT
Should gender equality in gov’t parties be required by law?
IDI representatives call for policy allowing extra funding for parties making efforts to uphold gender equality

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:12:32 GMT
On Gulf War anniversary, IDF releases never before seen footage
The photos also show Israeli families in the safe rooms that Israelis were instructed to create in their own homes by sealing rooms using materials like duct tape and sheets of plastic.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:06:54 GMT
David Bitan's condition improves following COVID-19 treatment
Likud MK David Bitan returned to the critical care coronavirus unit for emergency treatment on Tuesday morning after his condition deteriorated.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:01:21 GMT
New NIS 80m. program to encourage seed-stage startup investment
Under the program, grants will be given to startups that join up with veteran seed-stage investors interested in initial investment in these companies.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:16:23 GMT
Residents welcome PA policemen in Jerusalem village
Israel has regularly banned the PA from carrying out any political or security activities in east Jerusalem.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:15:36 GMT
Wage dispute could deprive at-risk LGBTQ+ youth of needed support
Throughout the coronavirus crisis, at-risk youth have been caught in the middle of labor disputes and budget crises.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:11:05 GMT
Gantz to Netanyahu: Vaccinate special ed teachers, at-risk youth
Gantz proposed relegating the task to Israel's security forces and the IDF to execute in a thorough and efficient way, especially when cases are at an all-time high.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:49:19 GMT
Red-hot Bitcoin tops $35,000
"Bitcoin is a revolution that liberates us from the banks and government that took money hostage."

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:17:10 GMT
Even industries unaffected by lockdowns will feel coronavirus impact
New Finance Ministry report investigates coronavirus impact on industries on outskirts of pandemic

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:59:35 GMT
Gantz visits family of Esther Horgen, says Israel should hold territory
Horgen, a woman in her 50s, was found dead last week in the Reihan Forest, close to her home.



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