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Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:43:31 GMT
Coronavirus czar: We'll discuss loosening mask requirements after holiday
"I believe that the time has come to relax [mask guidelines] as well. I hope that the instruction will be given in the coming weeks, immediately after Passover."

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:39:46 GMT
Senior citizens break world record for tallest matzah tower
About 200 residents took part in spending a whole day spreading 24 packages of matzahs with 10 kilograms of chocolate spread.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:09:42 GMT
Electric Corporation customers targeted by phishing scam
This isn't the first time IEC customers have been targeted by fraud.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:06:32 GMT
Gov’t cancels meeting to approve NIS 3.5 billion worth of vaccines
Likud: "Gantz endangering safety and health of all Israeli citizens."

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:14:57 GMT
Following a year of lockdowns, Israelis celebrate Passover in person
Passover last year, characterized by the Zoom Seder, touched off a year of Jewish holidays that were drastically altered as a result of the novel coronavirus.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:55:29 GMT
Israeli cybersecurity firm Morphisec raises $31 million in funding
Morphisec's flagship product: Morphisec Guard, combines traditional antivirus with the power of Morphisec’s advanced protection against ransomware, malware, and evasive attacks.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:26:15 GMT
Scotland, Israel tie 1-1 in World Cup qualifier
Israel, who Scotland pipped on post-match penalties in the European Championship qualification playoffs last year, were ahead at the break.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:11:22 GMT
Police to beef up security, presence for Birkat Kohanim
Every year, Jewish people from around the world flock to Jerusalem for the holidays of Passover, Sukkot and Shavuot.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:20:34 GMT
Linoy Ashram wins two gold medals at gymnastics world championship
Ashram made it to first place in the multi-sport race category with a 98.45 score.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:18:26 GMT
Steven Spielberg to gift $2m. toward racial, economic justice
Grants will be funded by his $1 million Genesis Prize award, as well as a matching $1 million contribution made by Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:15:46 GMT
4-year-old severely injured after being hit by 8-year-old on motorcycle
Police later located the suspect, an 8-year-old resident of Muqeible.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:38:16 GMT
Church of the Holy Sepulchre opens for Palm Sunday amid COVID-19
"Last year was a terrible Easter, without people, closed doors. This year is much better, the door is open, we don't have a lot of people but we feel more hopeful that things will become better."

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 06:43:32 GMT
Israel and UAE Karate Federation to sign cooperation agreement
This marks the latest sign of diplomacy between the two countries, which signed a peace agreement last year.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:33:18 GMT
Coronavirus: Poland to open to Israelis as cases remain low
Number of new coronavirus cases in Israel remains below 1,000, as 830 test positive

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:56:42 GMT
Israeli dentist elected to head European Federation of Periodontology
Each year, the different countries recommend a candidate on their behalf for the presidency of the federation and then a vote is held, with each country having one vote.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:28:39 GMT
Shalom Kadosh, 74, beaten by thief on way to daughter's wedding
The chef, Shalom Kadosh, cooked for world leaders such as President Kennedy and the Dutch Queen.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:49:46 GMT
#NoFilter campaign by anti-suicide org. celebrates 50 years of success
The event marking 50 years of success was held at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:38:24 GMT
Israel to host World Judo Championships for first time
The location also symbolic of the cooperation between Israel and Qatar.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:58:41 GMT
Mea Shearim rabbis convene to combat violence against cleaning workers
The rabbis convened after the Histradrut, Israel's workers union, stopped providing cleaning services for the area following cases of violence.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:51:35 GMT
‘I will bless those who bless you:' Christian donors give $6.2m to Israel for Passover
“The premise of Christian support for Israel is found in Genesis,” she said, citing Genesis 12:3 that explains that God “will bless those who bless you.”

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:19:31 GMT
Going out for Seder? Police give tips on avoiding break-ins over Passover
The list was compiled in part due to the likelihood that many people will be away from their house during the holiday, something which criminals can take advantage of.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:52:46 GMT
Sites close as snow falls on Mt. Hermon just in time for Passover
In addition to snow on the mountain, water levels in the Kinneret have also risen.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:41:04 GMT
Israeli medical cannabis company delivers first product to Cyprus

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:27:43 GMT
Gantz instructs release of terrorist's body against cabinet policy
Gantz's office has stated that the reason for this decision was humanitarian reasons which could not be specified.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:53:27 GMT
First woman appointed as artillery fire commander for Givati Brigade
In her new role, Hamra will be responsible for providing artillery support for the Givati infantry Brigade when it maneuvers in enemy territory in future conflicts.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:07:23 GMT
Blue-and-white beaten 2-0 by Denmark
National Team opens World Cup qualifying campaign with loss at Bloomfield • Scotland on tap

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:01:07 GMT
Israel Elections: What is the Religious Zionist Party's agenda?
The Religious Zionist Party secured six seats and 225,000 votes in the election, giving it small but significant representation, and huge leverage.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:47:42 GMT
Netanyahu banned from top law enforcement appointments - High Court
The prime minister has already agreed not to directly appoint a new attorney general, state prosecutor or police commissioner, as well as judges to the Jerusalem District Court and Supreme Court.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:27:00 GMT
Israeli Navy emerges from corona with new war drill
“The ability to create some sort of separation between the soldiers is impossible here on the ship. We can’t create ‘capsules’ here."

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:52:21 GMT
Israeli and Slovak Defense ministries sign export agreement
The ministry said it will deliver 17 radar systems produced by IAI to Slovakia worth about €148 million.



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