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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:54:25 GMTLower no more - Galilee Municipality asks residents for new name
Following the city of Nazareth-Illit, which became Nof HaGalil, the Lower Galilee Municipality seeks a new name.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:52:49 GMTCoronavirus: Israeli health fund sends COVID-19 vaccine van to Rishon gym
People who take the shot will get a week’s free pass at the Holmes Place gym in Rishon Lezion.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:50:36 GMTLikud activists crash New Hope event at market, clashes erupt
The violence erupted when Jerusalem city council member and number 13 on the New Hope party list Ofer Berkovitch visited the famous market.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:47:43 GMTFor the first time, Hamas places women at top political positions
The two women, Jameela al-Shanti and Fatima Sharab, had been active in Hamas for decades.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:28:15 GMTUncooperative COVID variant carriers should be jailed - Rambam head
"Care should have been taken to provide the information, and if not, they should be put in jail. They are endangering the public."
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:20:19 GMTIsrael chosen to host 2021 Flag Football World Championships
40 teams from up to 30 countries expected in Holy Land for three-day tournament in December, with coveted sport in World Games up for grabs
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:58:12 GMTIsraeli Via transport tech company acquires Remix mapping company
The acquisition will combine the two companies' capabilities to help planning teams meet changing requirements on an ongoing basis and improve transportation infrastructure.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:55:46 GMTNetanyahu orders to halt flights from Jordan
Transportation Minister Miri Regev followed the request by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel all flights from Jordan via Israeli airspace on Thursday.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:03:34 GMTDisabled residents spend day outdoors together, first since COVID-19
The outing marked nearly a year since the group had the ability to venture out of their rehabilitative residence together.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:57:27 GMTSnooker players from Israel, and Iran, compete at WST Pro Series
Eden Sharav, a Scottish-raised player with Israeli roots, played against Iranian Soheil Vahedi. A rare event as usually Iranian athletes shun Israelis.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:45:09 GMTPolice open sex abuse investigation against ZAKA founder Meshi-Zahav
Meshi-Zahav on Friday forfeited on Friday his position as head of ZAKA as well as the Israel Prize he was set to receive this year.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:02:45 GMTThanks to Jordan, Jews can't pray on the Temple Mount - analysis
Bonus chutzpah is that for 19 years, Jordan totally controlled the Temple Mount and banned Jews from getting anywhere close.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:28:32 GMTSexual assault in Israel: Victims need protection, not abusers
Sexual abuse occurs in every sector of society; it is not a problem belonging to any one community.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:58:16 GMTIsraeli anti-vaxxers submit ethics complaint to ICC - report
Despite the suit's claims of severe side effects and deaths allegedly related to the vaccine, only about 0.25% of Israelis who received the vaccine experienced any side effects.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:54:53 GMTCoronavirus: Israel considering lifting outdoor mask requirement
The opening would mean that Israelis could travel to destinations that accept the green passport such as Greece, Georgia and Cyprus.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:51:05 GMTCoronavirus: Only 8% of hospitalized cases received both Pfizer vaccines
According to N12, out of 1,003 patients in Israeli hospitals, 83 were infected with the virus after receiving both vaccines.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:17:35 GMTCoronavirus in Israel: Over 6,000 dead since beginning of pandemic
No lockdown on Passover, thanks to Israel's ‘vaccination miracle,’ Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:06:41 GMTNetanyahu pledges to legalize West Bank settler outposts if re-elected
"I swear to you: If I create a strong right-wing government without a rotation, I will take care of the settlements and the authorization of the young settlements [outposts]."
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:01:13 GMTIsrael to allocate NIS 30m. to cover electric debts for Holocaust survivors
In addition, the NII will carry out a project to ensure that all Holocaust survivors who are entitled to nursing services indeed receive their full rights according to their level of need.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:41:48 GMTCoronavirus: We won’t need another vaccine until 2022, expert says
Medical experts have also emphasized that not enough data is available. However, they have suggested that there might be reasons to be hopeful.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:40:59 GMTHigh Court keeps pressure on gov’t about opening airport
The order appeared to keep the pressure on the state by demanding the numbers by 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:33:32 GMTNatalie Portman and Alma Har’el to team up for new TV series
The victim will be played by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:58:01 GMTIsrael's new digital bank set to shake up the banking sector
Interested parties can join the bank's waiting list on its website www.digibank.co.il.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:54:04 GMTIsrael to send a coronavirus vaccine shipment for emissaries in the US
Around 500 Israeli emissaries and their families - from the embassy in DC and from the US' 8 Israeli consulates - are expected to arrive in New York to be vaccinated as part of the operation.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:49:03 GMTNew Hope beefs up security for Sa’ar after Likud violence at rally
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's challenger accused him of sending the activists to harm the rally.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:37:20 GMTSouth Africa Chief Justice appeals demand to apologize for Israel comment
Mogoeng Mogoeng said he prays for peace of Israel and called efforts to boycott the country hypocritical.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:29:59 GMTCalls for incitement investigation against Liberman gather steam
‘Bibi and Haredim are on a wheelbarrow to the dump,’ says Yisrael Beytenu leader.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:40:03 GMTMossad chief Yossi Cohen denies political ties with Netanyahu, Likud
The spymaster responded that he has no partisan connections and that his sole role is Israel’s security, regardless of who happens to sit in the prime minister’s chair.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:36:29 GMTKosovo opens embassy in Jerusalem after establishment of diplomatic ties
"A truly proud and historic moment for Kosovo-Israel relations," Kosovar Ambassador Ines Demiri tweeted. "The greatest honor of my life is to have this opportunity to open the embassy.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:15:41 GMTIsrael unveils the 'Iron Sting' laser, GPS-guided mortar munition
A ‘networked precision fire system’ that engages targets accurately and prevents collateral damage • 10-year development concludes with successful trials