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Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:11:38 GMT
Government warns Israelis against travel in Mideast amid Iran threat
The National Security Council pointed to recent threats by Iranian officials, as well as the targeting of the Israeli embassy in New Delhi in January.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:02 GMT
COVID in Israel: Less than 1% test positive for first time since June
Additionally, for the first time, there were no red cities in Israel as of Tuesday morning.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:54:58 GMT
Pregnant woman dies from coronavirus third time this month
The 45-year-old COVID-19 patient, in her 39th week of pregnancy, was rushed to the Soroka Medical Center on Monday, while MDA paramedics administered life-saving treatment.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:28:57 GMT
IDF to carry out part of first of its kind 'war month' in Cyprus
The soldiers will simulate combat deep in unfamiliar territory.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:39:06 GMT
'Captain Underpants' creator removes 'passively racist' book off shelves
Pilkey apologized and said he would donate the profits from the book to various groups meant to advance Asian-Americans and diversity in publishing.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:30:52 GMT
Rivlin to hold coalition talks on the day of Netanyahu's trial
For the sake of argument, should the anti-Netanyahu bloc agree to it, one MK might be tasked with forming a government on the condition he or she will not serve as its prime minister.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:35:55 GMT
Police shoot mentally ill man in Haifa after he tried to stab them
The Haifa District Court has issued a gag order on the investigation * DIP has interrogated the involved officer

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:11:38 GMT
Blue-and-white notches 1st qualifying point
Peretz scorcher, Fraser equalizer ensures 1-1 draw with Scotland at Bloomfield • Moldova road test next.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:07:26 GMT
Beit Hillel founder Rabbi Ronen Neuwirth dies at 50
"A brilliant scholar who connected Torah and action, love and awe… who worked with all his might to endear the Torah to Israeli society."

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:21:26 GMT
China-Iran: Bad news, but it could be worse for Israel - analysis
China would also receive a major discount on Iranian oil and become a near monopsony, as long as sanctions on Iran remain.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:09:50 GMT
Knesset rejects extending Shin Bet coronavirus tracking
Leaves door open to reactivate if infections spike.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:24:27 GMT
IMDb briefly reports Natalie Portman from ‘occupied Palestine'
The Internet Movie Database, owned by an Amazon daughter company, reported the Israeli-born film star as having been born in Palestine before changing the location back to Israel.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:23:06 GMT
COVID-19 ward head chosen to light Independence Day torch
Dr. Dror Dicker was one of the first medical officials in Israel to head a coronavirus ward and made many personal sacrifices during the first stages of the pandemic.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:51:46 GMT
Coronavirus czar: We'll discuss loosening mask requirements after holiday
The Health Ministry is considering cancelling the "green passport" requirement in pools and gyms, in light of the decreased morbidity rates in Israel.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:23:44 GMT
Is the Sea of Galilee's recent water level rise dangerous?
While rising water levels is monumental, Israel turns to desalination as its source for drinking water, and the lake’s water quality has taken the forefront of environmental concerns.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:56:27 GMT
Indictment filed against suspects in gang rape of 16-year-old
As a result of the alleged violent and cruel actions of the five defendants, the minor suffered real injuries, and required medical treatment.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:54:31 GMT
Rabbi Druckman: Right-wing cannot form government with Ra'am's support
Authoritative rabbi calls on New Hope leader Gidon Saar to break vow not to sit in Netanyahu-led govt. and join the right-wing, religious bloc headed by Netanyahu.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:54:05 GMT
Thousands take part in Birkat Kohanim for first time since COVID
This marks the first time that a priestly blessing event at this capacity has occurred since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:25:25 GMT
Border Police thwart attempted bombing of military court
A sapper was called to the scene who worked to neutralize the explosive

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:39:46 GMT
Senior citizens break world record for tallest matzah tower
About 200 residents took part in spending a whole day spreading 24 packages of matzahs with 10 kilograms of chocolate spread.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:09:42 GMT
Electric Corporation customers targeted by phishing scam
This isn't the first time IEC customers have been targeted by fraud.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:06:32 GMT
Gov’t cancels meeting to approve NIS 3.5 billion worth of vaccines
Likud: "Gantz endangering safety and health of all Israeli citizens."

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:14:57 GMT
Following a year of lockdowns, Israelis celebrate Passover in person
Passover last year, characterized by the Zoom Seder, touched off a year of Jewish holidays that were drastically altered as a result of the novel coronavirus.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:55:29 GMT
Israeli cybersecurity firm Morphisec raises $31 million in funding
Morphisec's flagship product: Morphisec Guard, combines traditional antivirus with the power of Morphisec’s advanced protection against ransomware, malware, and evasive attacks.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:11:22 GMT
Police to beef up security, presence for Birkat Kohanim
Every year, Jewish people from around the world flock to Jerusalem for the holidays of Passover, Sukkot and Shavuot.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:20:34 GMT
Linoy Ashram wins two gold medals at gymnastics world championship
Ashram made it to first place in the multi-sport race category with a 98.45 score.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:18:26 GMT
Steven Spielberg to gift $2m. toward racial, economic justice
Grants will be funded by his $1 million Genesis Prize award, as well as a matching $1 million contribution made by Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:15:46 GMT
4-year-old severely injured after being hit by 8-year-old on motorcycle
Police later located the suspect, an 8-year-old resident of Muqeible.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:38:16 GMT
Church of the Holy Sepulchre opens for Palm Sunday amid COVID-19
"Last year was a terrible Easter, without people, closed doors. This year is much better, the door is open, we don't have a lot of people but we feel more hopeful that things will become better."

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 06:43:32 GMT
Israel and UAE Karate Federation to sign cooperation agreement
This marks the latest sign of diplomacy between the two countries, which signed a peace agreement last year.



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