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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:59:40 GMTIsrael works to identify 44 killed in Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron stampede
Worshippers are stranded at the site, and the injured are still receiving medical treatment.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:49:02 GMTNetanyahu visits Meron, Ohana rejects calls to probe police
MK Ben-Gvir, who was at Meron all night, says government must form a commission of inquiry. Public Security Minister Amir Ohana deflected criticism from the police.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:18:14 GMTWorld leaders, Jewish orgs send Israel condolences amid Mt. Meron tragedy
Jewish leaders and community organizations addressed the tragedy on social media.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:18:28 GMTJustice Ministry to investigate Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer disaster
Northern District Police chief Shimon Lavi said that he was prepared to take responsibility for what happened at Mount Meron.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:09:44 GMTLag Ba'omer: What's Toldot Aharon, hassidic sect whose members were killed?
It is perhaps the most insular, well-organized and cohesive of the groups that make up Israel’s haredi community.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:44:48 GMTBackground: When 'evil Zionism' touches insular Toldot Aharon, the outcome is explosive
When 'evil Zionism' touches Toldot Aharon, the outcome is explosive.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:30:54 GMTPilgrims describe horror at Mt. Meron: 'I thought I was going to die'
"In that hurry, we fell on each other: I thought I was going to die," said one eyewitness. "I saw people dead next to me."
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:56:24 GMTBereaved Israelis and Palestinians transcend hate while mourning
The Parents Circle Families Forum has 600 Israeli and Palestinian members and rests on the conviction that grief transcends political identity.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:39:29 GMTVaccinated Israelis from high-risk countries required to isolate
Four vaccinated Israelis have been infected with the Indian variant. In total, some 41 cases of the variant have been found in the country.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:28:59 GMTJerusalem Rabbinate requires beards in job application for inspectors
In addition, the tenders did not state that the positions were open to women and neither were they written using both male and female language.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:21:26 GMTCanceling election, Nakba Day and Ramadan could cause eruption - analysis
The most immediate milestone could arise if Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls off the election for the Palestinian Legislative Council
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:19:30 GMTBennett, Lapid, Sa'ar hold marathon talks to build gov't when mandate ends
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to double the Shin Bet security on former prime ministers.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:10:25 GMTA truly inspiring continental championship
Little Ness Ziona, driven by veteran Tal Dunne, shocks the hoops world with Europe Cup title.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:03:52 GMTWhat will the cabinet of an anti-Netanyahu government look like?
It is possible to provide educated guesses about which portfolio will go to whom in the government that is expected to have 24 ministers, including the prime minister.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:33:50 GMTHas Israel cleaned the pollution from its streams?
Most northern streams are clean, while coastal streams are still somewhat polluted; Israelis should check with governmental authorities for any pollution advisories before swimming.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:22:42 GMTRight pushes for initial Knesset vote next week to authorize outposts
Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz were present for the vote.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:11:20 GMT‘Summer Snow’ to heat up Tel Aviv dance and culture scene
Summer Snow will be performed at the Suzanne Dellal Center on May 4-6, 28-31, June 1, 10-12, 17-19.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:04:03 GMTChaos is Netanyahu's ladder, Bennett can pull it out from under him
POLITICS: There’s a famous line from the TV show Game of Thrones that “chaos is a ladder.” The chaos of a four-election cycle has kept Netanyahu in office for an additional two years.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:54:03 GMTBiden's first 100 days in office: What do they mean for Israel?
DIPLOMACY: When it comes to Israel, Biden’s first 100 days have been fairly predictable.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:43:07 GMTIsraeli apartheid charge: Tool against oppression or existential threat?
SETTLEMENT AFFAIRS: "Saying Israel is an apartheid state means it is a crime against humanity, which means it has no right to be, and we have an obligation to make sure it has no right to be."
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:41:01 GMTHigh Court Justice Mazuz retires with no ceremony
The outgoing justice quoted former prime minister and Likud founder Menachem Begin in 1951 regarding the "supremacy of the law."
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:37:14 GMTNetanyahu ruined Israeli political alliances; his successors must fix it
MIDDLE ISRAEL: the victims of Netanyahu’s many betrayals have come home to roost, and while at it are avenging his demolition of the concept of alliance.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:17:24 GMTYouth group trips are ready to return to Israel. Can they do it safely?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The first vaccinated foreign visitors traveling in groups are set to be allowed in starting from May 23.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:49:46 GMTRoad 10: One of Israel's longest roads is one less traveled by
Security restrictions prohibit unsupervised civilian traffic along the scenic 182-km.-long narrow road, but the vistas looking out beyond the border fence into Sinai are mesmerizing.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:27:06 GMTIsraeli microdosing cannabis inhaler receives approval in Canada
The real world data of the trials showed that patients experienced a 90% reduction in adverse effects associated with marijuana use in comparison with other methods such as oil, smoking and vaping
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:05:36 GMTRestaurants struggle to provide service as employee shortage hits
'We can't handle the customers because we don't have enough workers'
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:03:13 GMTDoctors threaten strike if Finance Ministry defunds new medical positions
The positions were added back in July, four months into the crisis, to what was considered an already underfunded and starved health system.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:03:00 GMTIsrael, Hungary in talks for vaccine certificate recognition, FM says
Hungary presents an additional challenge, since it is carrying out its vaccination drive using also the Russian vaccine, which neither the US or Europe approved.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:58:57 GMTWho are the top haredi entrepreneurs in hi-tech?
Kama-Tech encourages the haredi community to delve into the world of entrepreneurship and hi-tech through various programs and events.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:09:44 GMTIsraeli health system prepares for snake season by getting antidotes
The height of snake season is usually in the month of May according to health Ministry estimates.