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Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:29:08 GMT16 year agunah freed from marriage after rabbinical court rulings
After suffering a debilitating stroke, a woman’s husband abandoned her and refused to give her a divorce, until legal pressure from the rabbinical courts and the High Court of Justice.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:07:07 GMTAlleged Israeli airstrike targets Syria from Lebanese airspace
Some eight Syrian soldiers were killed and a number of others were injured in the strikes, according to opposition-affiliated reports.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:04:18 GMTKohavi speaks on intelligence officer who died in prison
"He was an excellent officer and should not have died in prison," Kohavi said.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:11:36 GMTMK Ben Gvir informs Knesset security he intends to visit Temple Mount
Ben Gvir was barred from the Temple Mount on the grounds that, as an MK, he was required to coordinate his arrival beforehand.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:07:24 GMTPolice to decide whether to allow nationalist flag march in Jerusalem
Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for trying to “burn down the country on his way out of Balfour.”
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:27:25 GMTFlag march to go ahead after Netanyahu, Gantz reach agreement
The decision to reinstate the march on a different date was made on Tuesday evening at a Security Cabinet meeting.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:24:23 GMTIDF has new target list after Gaza War - Gantz
"The IDF has a new target list and new operational methods that will shift the weight of fighting into Gaza-proper."
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:23:28 GMTRunners race to the top of Mt. Hermon in annual challenge
The race ends at the top of Mount Hermon, 2040m above sea level, by the upper cable car station and overlooking the scenic path below.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:26:02 GMTRussian-Israeli tennis player reaches French Open mixed doubles final
Aslan Karatsev, playing mixed doubles for the first time, has reached the finals of the French Open with partner Elena Vesnina.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:43:47 GMTIsraeli girl detained by police for waving flag at Damascus Gate
Damascus Gate has been a significant factor in the raised tensions between Israelis and Palestinians over the last two months and in particular during the month of Ramadan.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:36:51 GMTBennett is an 'evil' and 'wicked' Reform Jew who will rot, say haredi MKs
Bennett warned ultra-Orthodox MKs if their outburst is an attempt to deter the inquiry into the Meron disaster, it won't work.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:24:58 GMTBennett-Lapid gov't to be sworn in Sunday, Netanyahu heads to opposition
Yamina MK Nir Orbach announces he will vote in favor of change government, guaranteeing majority in crucial Knesset vote.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:04:18 GMTGaza war, COVID-19 pandemic shattered Israeli resilience - study
TAU researcher: ‘Public is breaking apart - it’s dangerous’
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:59:52 GMTHebrew U. ranks among top 200 universities in the world
Bar-Ilan University was the only Israeli university to improve its ranking. It made the top 500 for the first time ever in the QS World University Rankings.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:58:11 GMTNetanyahu out of options but not out of his mind - analysis
Why Netanyahu is still trying to block Bennett but not to trump Trump * Nevertheless, Netanyahu is still trying to prevent Incoming Prime Minister Naftali Bennett from forming a government.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:55:48 GMTWill the ferocious haredi assault on Bennett hasten religious reform?
What has riled these leaders is the modest proposals to reform religious life in Israel proposed by Yamina, as well as the more far-reaching plans of Yisrael Beytenu.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:58:03 GMTLearning to live with the new coalition's contradictions - analysis
All the component parts of this coalition are aware that it is a unique construction, born of unique circumstances.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:48:50 GMTSettler leaders fighting for Netanyahu despite freeze on housing plans
They have supported him, even though Netanyahu had not advanced plans for new settler homes since US President Joe Biden took office in January.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:53:37 GMTIsrael Winner League playoff series off to the races
Gilboa/Galil edges host Holon in opener • Casspi and Zoosman pace Maccabi Tel Aviv past Eilat
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:11:44 GMTAI transcription company Verbit reaches unicorn status
Following its recent acquisition of VITAC, a provider of captioning products and solutions in the US, Verbit is the No. 1 player in the professional transcription and captioning market.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:52:46 GMTCourt: Prosecution didn’t give Netanyahu all needed documents
‘There have been errors’; ‘Texts to other politicians not checked’
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:52:02 GMTThis is what Yamina, Yisrael Beytenu want to change on religion and state
Yamina’s coalition agreement with Yesh Atid mentions reforms to the system for Jewish conversion, the provision of kashrut services, and the method of electing the chief rabbis.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:02:21 GMTCrack near Shaare Zedek sinkhole threatens additional collapse - WATCH
Video footage revealed a massive crack on a road near the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:58:57 GMTBen-Gvir barred from Temple Mount after MK Chikli denied entrance - WATCH
"I will continue to fight for our sovereignty on the Temple Mount and ensure that every Jew who wishes to come to the holiest in Judaism may do so."
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:57:18 GMTAfter Shaare Zedek parking lot sinkhole disaster, are more on the way?
Footage from a security camera showed the moment three cars suddenly fell into the ground, with no prior warning.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:52:48 GMTHebrew Book Week returns in-person to Israel after COVID-19 online event
The coronavirus crisis has had a detrimental effect on book publishing.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:39:44 GMTNatan Fund helps first-time entrepreneurs fulfill their dreams
The Natan Fund was founded in 2008 by South African Zionist and philanthropist Natan Kirsch to help encourage entrepreneurship for people unable to get regular bank loans.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:36:02 GMTCan Israel afford the new government's plans? - analysis
Many of the eight parties that are slated to be part of Israel's 36th Knesset have demanded expensive conditions in exchange for their endorsement.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:16:33 GMTIsraeli antiviral mask firm signs with Delta, to enter fashion industry
Odorless yoga pants on the way, the company says
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:47:43 GMTIsrael plans to shut major industrial zone in Haifa and go green
A 'metropolitan park' will be built in their place, with a focus on green businesses, tourism, residences and nature.