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Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:51:27 GMT
Lapid inaugurates Israeli Consulate in Dubai: ‘We created the incredible’
“We are starting to get used to making history,” Lapid quipped, noting that he had inaugurated the Israeli Embassy in Abu Dhabi the day before.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:50:33 GMT
Prized Israeli wallet firm calls to boycott Apple Pay, digital wallets
Emmanuel Wallets will no longer accept payment from digital wallets * "No technological gimmick will succeed in reducing the popularity of a physical wallet."

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:36:12 GMT
'WhatsApp reform' to require customer service via chat for telcoms
The purpose of the move is to improve the quality of customer service provided by the companies under the Communications Ministry's control.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:13:56 GMT
COVID saw an 800% increase in domestic violence complaints - comptroller
Many authorities had differing definitions of what met the standard for domestic violence, which led them to approach the issue incoherently.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:51:19 GMT
In photos: IDF team aiding rescue efforts in Miami
The IDF rescue team is currently in Miami assisting with rescuing victims of the building collapse in Surfside.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:50:38 GMT
WATCH: Rafael unveils Seabreaker, a new missile with 300 km range
The 5th generation missile can be launched from the sea or the ground and hit targets 300km away with precision.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:46:24 GMT
Bennett to advance Evyatar outpost legalization, settlers to evacuate
This is the second time this week that the settlers have announced a compromise deal to evacuate the outpost.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:03:47 GMT
Jewish think tank calls on Israeli gov't to form antisemitism task force
"We recommend that the State of Israel take decisive action to protect Jews in the Diaspora from this ugly wave of antisemitism. Israel's current efforts are neither focused nor effective."

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:19 GMT
Harel to represent Chinese insurance company China Re in Israel
This follows a growing number of global cooperation agreements signed between Harel and other international insurance groups

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:35:20 GMT
Lapid: Biden admin. tying Israel-Arab normalization to Palestinians
Foreign Minster Yair Lapid met with Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan * Lapid attended the opening of the Israeli embassy in UAE.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:24:43 GMT
IDF Miami rescue efforts: 'We won't return until the situation is over'
Regiment commander Oz Gino, part of the delegation sent to Miami to help the rescue effort from the building collapse in the Miami suburb of Surfside, spoke on the rescue efforts being made.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:29:04 GMT
Israel digs in heels on Gaza, demands captives' release
At issue are the bodies of Lt. Hadar Goldin and St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul, presumed to have been killed during the 2014 Gaza war, and the fate of two Israeli citizens, Avera Mengistu and Hasham al-Sayed.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:05:11 GMT
Bennett loses on Evyatar settler outpost, no matter what he does
Evyatar will be seen as a marking point for this new coalition. How Bennett handles this outpost crisis, will likely set the formula for future outpost crises.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:03:35 GMT
Airport corona tests: My results never arrived, incoming passengers say
Pages devoted to navigating the bureaucracy of Ben-Gurion airport are full of messages relating that COVID-19 results never arrived.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:00:14 GMT
Why Ben-Gurion is now ground zero in Israel's COVID-19 battle - analysis
The fate of Israel’s COVID-19 crisis rests on what happens at Ben-Gurion Airport, where coronavirus testing can take up to two hours and results may never arrive.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:59:10 GMT
Family reunification vote delayed until Monday
Ayelet Shaked hasn't drafted enough support to pass the controversial bill - so she postponed it again.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:56:02 GMT
Michal Cotler-Wunsh to lead new Institute for Aliyah Policy and Strategy
Cotler-Wunsh, who has dedicated substantial time to aiding olim, will continue her work with the institute in order to make past, present, and future olim feel integrated into Israeli society.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:17:24 GMT
In Lapid’s visit to the UAE, the symbols are consequential - analysis
In diplomacy, gestures and symbolism have meaning, and that is at the fore of Lapid’s UAE visit.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:57:57 GMT
Biden to Rivlin: Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch
"The support for Israel in this Congress has always been strongly bipartisan, and it will continue to be so," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:53:06 GMT
13,000 hospital workers threaten to strike against gov't employee cuts
Among the hospitals whose workers will strike are Rambam, Galilee, Hillel Yaffe and Shamir Medical Center, as well as many mental health, rehabilitation and geriatric hospitals.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:14:25 GMT
IPO’s choice to play music by ‘Klinghoffer’ composer sparks backlash
John Adams wrote the controversial opera, “The Death of Klinghoffer,” which has ignited passions and protests since it was first performed in 1991 and accusations of antisemitism.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:10:13 GMT
Tri-Lightning F-35 drill comes to an end
The international exercise also saw the participation of the US Navy and British Air Force.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:07:48 GMT
New documentary to explore life of Israeli icon Shoshana Damari
The documentary film about the life story of the iconic singer will be screened this year at the Docaviv festival at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, and in other venues in the city and online.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:00:08 GMT
COVID: Daily shots up by 500% but not enough as cases rise - Bennett
The State of Israel is in a race against time. Although we have enough vaccine for everyone, it will expire at the end of July.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:58:59 GMT
Many hotels in Israel to lower vacation costs
Tel Aviv, in particular, where the majority of tourists are from abroad, is looking in to bring more vacationers, as the city announced earlier this month that it would include discounts on costs.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:42:48 GMT
Chief Rabbi Yosef: Science, math are nonsense, study in yeshiva instead
The chief rabbi spoke proudly of not finishing school or having a high school diploma, and said learning Torah was far more important.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:35:42 GMT
Trial opens against alleged terror murderer of Yehuda Guetta
Shalabi, 44, was also indicted for multiple attempted murder counts due to his attack wounding of two other 19-year-olds during the attack.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:54:29 GMT
Netanyahu corruption trial: Hearings delayed for another week
The trial has been frozen since June 16 and will now reconvene only on July 12 instead of the previous date set to restart witness testimony of July 5.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:46:11 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox MK compares Reform Jews to pigs
Haredi MKs denounce Labor MK, Reform Rabbi Gilad Kariv amid his appointment to chair Knesset Constitution, Law, Justice Committee • UTJ MK Meir Porush compares Reform Jews to "pigs"

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:23:49 GMT
Israel needs to raise taxes, ex-Bank of Israel governor says
Flug: Certain special-interest tax exemptions that serve no economic purpose should also be eliminated.



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