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Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:12:04 GMT
Netanyahu taken to safe room during protests prior to Capitol riots
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was allegedly evacuated to a safe room along with his family because of protesters outside of his official residence.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:23:54 GMT
Protesters go political: 'Democratic Party' to launch at Balfour protest
"Starting Saturday - the social upheaval becomes a political force."

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:26:58 GMT
Jerusalem dept mayor is on a mission: Muslim Tourism and women’s rights
The Official sees economic prosperity as the key to peace.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 03:21:24 GMT
Barzilai medical staff express hope in musical summary of last few months
Medical staff sang about new beginnings in the new year, expressing their hopes for the start of 2021.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 23:22:07 GMT
Economy Ministry publishes coronavirus lockdown rules for businesses
Only businesses providing essential services will be permitted to serve customers.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:56:03 GMT
Falafel shop owner claims police assault after opening amid COVID lockdown
The owner, Ilan Atlan, 50, and his son were eventually arrested by police, after reinforcements arrived at the scene.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:52:16 GMT
Israeli-Druze entrepreneur appears on Globes' '40 under 40' list
“While working at Carmel Medical Center, I found myself habitually listening to my patients’ voices to gauge the state of their health,” said Hassan.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:41:13 GMT
Deputy A-G to Amir Ohana: Convicts, terrorists must receive vaccination
Amit Marari stressed that all convicts, including terrorists must receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:29:24 GMT
Police officers assaulted while dispersing Beitar Illit synagogue - watch
Footage later released by the police showed one individual threatening to kill a police officer who was trying to enter the synagogue.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:17:45 GMT
Scotland lists Jerusalem separately from Israel on COVID-19 travel advisory
Those traveling from Israel to Scotland will now be required to self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:14:11 GMT
Friedman: US democracy will 'emerge stronger' after Capitol riots
"Our democracy will emerge stronger and, once again, with an orderly transition of power."

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:07:16 GMT
Science Minister Izhar Shay announces resignation from government
Sources close to the minister have indicated that he will announce joining another political party in the following days.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:48:40 GMT
‘Post’ poll shows mergers capable of bringing down Netanyahu
Two polls show different trends on center-left - one with Huldai and Gantz still in play, another with Gantz below the threshold and Lapid picking up votes.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:40:52 GMT
Majority of Israelis believe Capitol violence could happen in Israel
Some 44% of respondents expected that such an incident would come from the right, while 34% believed that it would come from the left.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:25:31 GMT
A-G likely to indict Interior Minister Deri for tax fraud, not bribery
Post first reported pre-election likely indictment.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:25:32 GMT
Netanyahu trial postponed by coronavirus lockdown
The order could potentially push the calling of witnesses to right before or right after election day.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:58:45 GMT
Court grants LGBTQ+ non-citizen parental status in unprecedented decision
"It is not proper for M.'s declaration as a mother to be postponed for years. Such a situation 'does not reflect reality and thus misleads the child.'"

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:58:08 GMT
First-ever crowdfund impact investment to ease elderly loneliness in TLV
The impact investment, titled "New Era," is expected to affect 200 seniors in Tel Aviv over 2.5 years with a total investment size of NIS 2.3 million.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:05:18 GMT
Millions of COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Israel starting Sunday
Enough will arrive to vaccinate everyone over 16 by March, Netanyahu said.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:40:31 GMT
Yesha Council head: Capitol riot shows I was right about Trump
Gush Etzion Regional Council head Shlomo Neeman said the riots don't change the fact that Trump was supportive of Judea and Samaria.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:53:18 GMT
Organization helps immigrants to Israel join IDF intelligence units
Getting into intelligence units is not only a way to implement some of the Israeli youth’s most unique talents, but in recent years, it became also a ticket to success after their military service.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:43:23 GMT
Rabbi Kanievsky calls for ultra-Orthodox schools to close
Netanyahu requests shutdown cooperation from leading ultra-Orthodox rabbis

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:32:09 GMT
Will US-Israel relations go down in flames with the Trump presidency?
Israel now has to reckon with Trump’s legacy and his massive footprint in the Middle East.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:26:48 GMT
MK Zohar implies Balfour protests more harmful than breaking into Congress
Unlike the Washington rioters, Jerusalem protesters have never, in their 28-week run, breached the actual gate of the residence, and clashes with the police have not resulted in any deaths.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:06:02 GMT
Capitol riots: Could they happen in Jerusalem? - analysis
American democracy is less envied now in Israel

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:34:49 GMT
Capitol riots: When free speech kills democracy - analysis
Free speech and the freedom to protest are critical oxygen to democracy.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:31:25 GMT
Aviv Kochavi: The IDF chief of staff in a political minefield
Aviv Kochavi marks two years as Israel’s top military officer – two years of non-stop action against Iran but also of domestic politics that keep getting in the way.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:31:18 GMT
Vaccine, election give differing shades of charm to third lockdown
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The good news is that Israelis go into lockdown knowing a working vaccine has arrived. The bad news is that it's in them midst of an election campaign.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:22:41 GMT
Meet Ruth Wasserman Lande, Blue and White's new MK raised in Cape Town
"I know that I am stepping into a complicated situation politically."

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:21:34 GMT
English speakers sought for Israeli political campaigns
One hundred activists placed so far



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