Times Of Israel
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:16:14 +0000What a herd immunity policy would look like, and why it may be premature for Israel
So-called Swedish model, reportedly mulled now by Israeli health officials, could be far less risky with vaccines and Omicron, but data is still lacking, says top epidemiologist
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:50:59 +0000In sign no Gaza escalation expected after shooting, IDF lets farmers work by border
Military had earlier said agricultural workers needed to stay clear after Israeli was shot by sniper from enclave, with 3 Palestinians said wounded in retaliatory strikes
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:11:29 +0000Government loses vote as Likud MK emerges after hiding in Knesset parking lot
Plenum has a stormy night, with arguments over offset agreements and lawmakers dragged in from across the country in the wee hours; coalition withdraws remainder of scheduled bills
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:29:28 +0000With no hot showers, Syria power crisis sends men to centuries-old Aleppo bathhouses
Ancient communal bathing sites, powered by diesel and firewood, enable residents to soak at leisure in hot water rarely available in their homes
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:30 +0000Polish use of NSO spyware against gov’t opponents is ‘tip of the iceberg’ — expert
'Pegasus is a tool of dictators,' says researcher from watchdog about Israeli software, adding that more cases are expected; warns it shows 'authoritarian slide' in Poland
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:34:25 +0000Outrage, boycott calls grow as food giant Osem announces price hikes
Producer of a raft of Israeli staples says prices will go up 3% to 7% starting February; price-controlled dairy products also expected to go up
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:19:15 +0000Abramovich claim of Sephardic descent to get Portuguese citizenship draws scrutiny
Questions raised after Russian-Israeli billionaire uses law that repatriates descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled during the Inquisition; officials say criticism 'unjustified'
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 02:33:54 +0000Outgoing Honduras president: Christians, parliament will protect strong Israel ties
Shortly before he leaves office, Juan Orlando Hernández, a close ally of Israel, says his left-wing successor will face resistance if she tries to move Jerusalem embassy
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:36:39 +0000Abbas said to warn Gantz changes on Temple Mount will lead to ‘unstoppable’ violence
Reports say PA leader repeatedly expressed commitment to stop violence in West Bank, but voiced concern over Jerusalem escalation during meeting with defense minister
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:35:09 +0000Jewish Democratic Socialist Danny Tenenbaum is a rare breed in Montana government
As a religious minority in a US state legislature that's two-thirds Republican, the progressive member of the lower house finds opportunities for cultural and political outreach
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:40:41 +0000Health Ministry allows use of antigen tests to exit quarantine after exposure
Approval for rapid tests applies only to those considered vaccinated or recovered, as Israel seeks to ease isolation rules to avoid 'de-facto lockdown'; infection numbers rising
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 22:20:02 +0000Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of grooming teenage girls in Epstein sex abuse case
British socialite faces years in prison after being convicted of five of the six charges against her following harrowing testimony by four women who described being abused as teens
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:43:21 +0000In recording, ex-cabinet chief admits shredding docs before Netanyahu departed as PM
But former premier's Likud party says Tzachi Braverman was referring to personal documents and copies of originals that were already digitally archived
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:37:13 +0000‘Barkat Law’ limiting campaign self-finance passes preliminary Knesset reading
Bill is seen as targeting Nir Barkat, the Knesset's richest member and a potential successor to Netanyahu as Likud leader