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Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:25:31 GMTDavid Bitan's condition improves following COVID-19 treatment
Likud MK David Bitan returned to the critical care coronavirus unit for emergency treatment on Tuesday morning after his condition deteriorated.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:47:17 GMTTel Aviv fog leaves city looking ghostly - in pictures
The chilly winter weather took a temporary break in the past few days for a spring-like coolness – and an ethereal fog.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:01:24 GMTEconomy and Industry Ministry approves Israeli cannabis production factory
The Economy and Industry Ministry has approved the establishment of a new factory for the production of cannabis products, the first of its kind.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:39:01 GMTJerusalem cafe launches community initiative to feed those in need
Silo Cafe, located in Jerusalem's First Station, has launched a community kitchen project that offers restaurant-quality meals to locals on a pay what you can (PWYC) basis.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:52:10 GMTInclusive Hebrew officially arrives at the Knesset
The Advancement for Women and Gender Equality committee welcomes those who enter with a new sign that reads "Bruchot Habaot," acknowledging genders other than males.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:05:30 GMTGrapevine January 6, 2021: Fake news of a different genre
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:21:04 GMTCoronavirus lockdown to begin Thursday at midnight and last two weeks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "We are in a state of emergency."
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:00:15 GMTPalestinians plotted with Jerusalem resident to steal from Yad Vashem
The string of thefts occurred from August 2020 up until two weeks ago.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:30:51 GMTNetanya man throws neighbor's cat from fourth story window
The cat had wandered into the wrong apartment and was subsequently thrown out the window. The suspect reportedly laughed about it and asked "well? What's up with the cat? Is she dead yet?"
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:28:58 GMTWill lockdown delay Netanyahu's trial again? - analysis
Next week’s hearing would feature Netanyahu in-person appearance and was also expected to be when the Jerusalem District Court would set dates in February for starting to hear witnesses, the heart of the trial.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:20:32 GMTBlue and White minister Meirav Cohen joining Yesh Atid
Harvard, Oxford and South African educated candidate to replace her in Knesset.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:18:49 GMTNetanyahu had 11 years to legalize West Bank outposts and failed
Can Gantz be the scapegoat for a 30-year issue?
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:52:28 GMTFirst doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Israel this month
Health Ministry authorized Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, but says unaware of pending shipment.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:51:26 GMTUtah online newlyweds to petition High Court against Interior Ministry
Deri’s office has said that the Interior Ministry is conducting “an in-depth examination” of the wedding and registration process which he said the state has not encountered before.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:39:39 GMTCoronavirus: Israel's vaccination campaign runs out of steam
Sourasky and Hadassah have stopped vaccinating, and the Maccabi health fund have stopped making new appointments.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:14:54 GMTRon Huldai promises half of his party's MKs will be women
University of Washington professor will be on his list
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:09:56 GMTVaccinating against COVID: Israel at its best
Since Israel started vaccinations, over a million citizens have received the vaccine. If we keep that rate up the entire population of Israel could be fully vaccinated in a total of 100 days.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:59:04 GMTLetters to the editor, January 6 2021: Suha says
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:46:42 GMTIDF court to ease rules on cannabis use for officers and NCOs
The decision by Hayut may signal optimism for those still hoping Israel will follow through on its promise to legalize recreational cannabis.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:36:01 GMTKnesset approves regulations aiding handicapped rights in emergency
No longer will bus drivers flee, leaving behind disabled passengers, an adviser to the Defense Ministry said.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:25:46 GMTRiff Cohen & Eliran Amar’s tribal dance
Artists collaborate in the Omanut-o-namut Festival today.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:14:52 GMTKikar Dizengoff reinvented as ‘Speakeasy Square’
As Israel entered its second lockdown, hordes of Tel Avivians began to congregate at the square with takeaway food, snacks, blankets, cigarettes and a variety of beer and wine in tow.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:08:51 GMTIsrael-Europe ties improving, warming up to Abraham Accords - exclusive
The Foreign Ministry has been working to help those European diplomats understand the shift in the paradigm of the Middle East.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:01:09 GMTJerusalem Affairs Minister Rafi Peretz leaving politics
National Union leader Bezalel Smotrich called upon Bayit Yehudi to merge with his party before it elects a new leader.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:58:53 GMTAttempted terror attack at Gush Etzion Junction thwarted
The alleged attacker was holding a cleaver and was shot.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:51:41 GMTVaccine rollout inspires Jews to move to Israel and Israelis to return
Israel is looking more attractive than ever as a place to live.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:23:35 GMTWage dispute could deprive at-risk LGBTQ+ youth of needed support
Throughout the coronavirus crisis, at-risk youth have been caught in the middle of labor disputes and budget crises.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:20:31 GMTJerusalem, Mac TA, Rishon, Holon in semis
Reds overcome Gilboa, yellow-and-blue nets derby triumph to roar into State Cup Final Four.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:56:34 GMTHonenu, prosecution trade barbs over Ahuvia Sandak probe
The prosecution's conduct has been accused of amounting to a cover-up for the police.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:54:08 GMTIsrael’s abortion rate continues 32-year decline
Experts credit increased access to contraception, sex-ed