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Tue, 11 May 2021 08:18:37 GMT
33-year-old man killed in Lod amid violent riots across Israel
"The residents were forced to shoot in the air in front of a crowd that did not care, until they fired in their direction and wounded two of the rioters," a witness told Israeli media.

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:52:29 GMT
No ceasefire in sight as Hamas, IDF threaten escalation
Palestinians say 24 people were killed and 103 were injured in over 130 Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:48:44 GMT
31 Israelis injured after rockets strike homes in Ashkelon
Tel Aviv Municipality opened bomb shelters amid concern that Hamas and Islamic Jihad will try to launch rockets toward the center of the country on Tuesday.

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:42:53 GMT
Israel under fire: Live updates on rocket alerts
Over 200 rockets have been fired towards Israel since Monday afternoon. See where sirens are sounding.

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:36:12 GMT
Ashkenazi shortens diplomatic trip to Korea amid Gaza border escalation
The delegation, led by Economy Minister Amir Peretz, will remain in Seoul and sign the economic trade agreement with South Korea on Wednesday.

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:56:41 GMT
Jerusalem Day festivities shaken by rockets, violent riots
Police stormed the Temple Mount to disperse rioters who fired fireworks and threw stones at security forces. Over 700 people were injured in the clashes, according to the Red Crescent.

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:46:55 GMT
Blinken says rocket attacks on Israel must stop 'immediately'
"While we urge de-escalation on all sides, we also recognize Israel's legitimate right to defend itself, to defend its people and its territory."

Mon, 10 May 2021 21:21:45 GMT
Pollard: Israel should expel US diplomats
Israel should leave the UN, which is "Knesset of hate," he tells Merkaz Harav yeshiva

Mon, 10 May 2021 19:49:32 GMT
Maccabi Haifa retains grip on pole position
Comeback draw at Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Greens on pace for title • Petah Tikva grabs the crucial win.

Mon, 10 May 2021 19:01:24 GMT
Bills to legalize outposts, repeal Disengagement pass preliminary vote
A series of bills regarding unauthorized settlements are set to be voted on today. Defense Minister Benny Gantz has submitted an appeal to delay the vote, in light of security concerns.

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:47:59 GMT
Abbas suspends coalition talks due to escalation
Swearing in delayed to next week, Likud blames the violence on the 'left-wing' coalition.

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:46:16 GMT
Jerusalem face-off: Arab, right-wing politicians clash at Sheikh Jarrah
“With blood and spirit we will free Palestine,” the Arab residents and activists chanted as they attempted to block Religious Zionist Party leader MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:27:38 GMT
The ‘change coalition’ gets a Middle East reality check - analysis
Monday’s events serve as a Middle East reality check, showing that no Israeli government can avoid diplomatic and security issues, even if it really wants to.

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:26:46 GMT
Netanyahu: Gaza terrorists crossed red line with Jerusalem rockets
Netanyahu warned that Israel will “respond with great force,” and that the current confrontation “could continue for some time.”

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:44:23 GMT
Jerusalem Day: Palestinians cheer rocket fire at Damascus Gate
Suddenly, as sirens became audible in the far distance, a cheer erupted from the crowd. The young men seemed to clap in unison with the sirens.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:33:10 GMT
American singer/songwriter LP to perform in Ra’anana in September
LP has released four albums since 2001 and has written songs for Rihanna (“Cheers - Drink to That”) and Christina Aguilera (“Beautiful People”), among others.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:24:43 GMT
Lilach Pnina Livne opens a new home for art
Dozens of dancers, artists, friends and fans gathered to visit the latest addition to the re-awakened art scene with cultural events returning to full swing after a year of COVID-19 restrictions.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:15:54 GMT
Netanyahu trial: Defense tries to cut half of bribery charges out of trial
The defense undermined the prosecution with the text Elovitch sent Yeshua saying Netanyahu “would commit suicide for me” to show the commitment of both sides to the media bribery scheme.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:14:42 GMT
Gal Gadot touts women’s stories in new series
Israeli superstar to ‘Post’: Their determination surprised me and inspired me

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:03:05 GMT
Doctors, Finance Ministry to meet after healthcare system’s strike
The healthcare system is expected to only operate in instances of emergency throughout the day on Monday.

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:58:26 GMT
Arab village of Lifta, abandoned in '48, to house new Israeli neighborhood
The western neighborhood in Jerusalem which was abandoned in '48 will be resettled with 259 housing units, including a luxury hotel.

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:52:06 GMT
Race for president set for June 2
Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog will formally announce in the days ahead that he is a candidate.

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:49:41 GMT
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Joe Biden after long delay
“The two leaders noted their personal ties of many years and said they will work together," Netanyahu's office said.

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:48:51 GMT
Mossad chief, ex-PM, ex-DM, other top officials to testify in Case 3000
The state finally filed its indictments in the affair mixing bribery and national security on Monday after years of probes.

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:19:51 GMT
Israeli companies make videos to hire skilled recruits
As Israel suffers from a shortage of skilled programmers and engineers, more and more companies are looking to videos on TikTok and other social media networks to get the word out.

Mon, 10 May 2021 14:02:33 GMT
Low inflation to keep Israel rates 'accommodative' -central bank chief
A key question, the governor said, is how much of the gain stems from bottlenecks in the economy and adjustments in supply and demand.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:56:36 GMT
Case 3000 indictments advanced against some Netanyahu aides
State announces indictments in "Submarine Affair" against the prime minister's former chief of staff and other senior officials. Netanyahu's closest confidant and ex-navy chief won't be charged.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:06:06 GMT
Israel Opera soars to new heights with ‘The Bat’
Conductor Dan Ettinger, with his well-coiffed head of white hair and sparkling energy, was a marvel to behold as he led the musicians on a no-holds-barred 90-minute performance.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:17 GMT
Jerusalem Day: Memorial for Ethiopian Jews takes place at Mount Herzl
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin both laid wreaths at the memorial event for Ethiopian Jews who perished on the journey to Israel

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:55:00 GMT
Noam Party leader calls for closure of IDF Gender Affairs Department
In a letter to the IDF chief, MK Avi Maoz demanded that the Gender Affairs Adviser to the Chief of Staff unit be closed immediately, saying that it weakens Israel.



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