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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:12:57 GMTPalestinians clash with Israel Police in Jerusalem near Damascus Gate
Monday night saw clashes between Palestinian youth and Israel Police erupt at different locations all over Jerusalem, as tensions intensify.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:42:18 GMTWZO rehabilitates forests damaged by rockets and incendiary devices
The project, in collaboration with KKL-JNF, is intended to encourage Zionist values that combine a response to terrorism, the integration of Diaspora Jews in Zionist activities and more.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:37:41 GMTBlood drive campaign gives boy with rare blood disease a fighting chance
10-year-old Omar is sick with a rare blood disease, and also has a rare blood type. His parents organized a blood drive that significantly increased his chances.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:22:50 GMTIsrael's new unemployment plan takes COVID-19 into account
Speaking to 103FM Radio on Monday, the head of the National Insurance Institute detailed the new plan to assist those still unemployed starting from June.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:02:55 GMTExplosive balloons launched from Gaza amid riots along border - report
This is the first reporting of incendiary balloons sent from the Strip since March.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:48:26 GMTNew Bennett shaming campaign aims to build Netanyahu coalition
The campaign is funded by Australian mining magnate Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, whose "Netanyahu is good for the Jews" campaign helped him win the 1996 election.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:16:54 GMTHuman Rights Watch: Israel commits crime of apartheid, UN must apply sanctions
Israel met the legal definition for crimes of apartheid as set out by the Rome Statute, Human Rights Watch said in a 213-page report.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:49:45 GMTNetanyahu set to offer Bennett, Sa'ar PM rotation today
Netanyahu has offered a rotation as prime minister to Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin (Likud), Shas leader Arye Deri and Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz, but none of the offers were taken seriously.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:45:50 GMTUS eases Israel travel advisory rating to 'Level 3'
The countries added included the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Israel, Mexico and Germany, and cited a "very high level of COVID-19."
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:13:41 GMTNetanyahu is selling the premiership like cucumbers at the shuk - analysis
In recent days, it has looked like Netanyahu has learned too much from the Mahane Yehuda vendors, who compete with each other in lowering the prices for staples like cucumbers and tomatoes.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:43:28 GMTMossad’s Cohen’s spring trip to US worse than axed winter trip - analysis
The Mossad chief’s visit was delayed and delayed and he also lost control of aspects of the dialogue to National Security Council Chief Meir Ben-Shabbat and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:28:33 GMTIs the violence in Jerusalem, Gaza, Mansour Abbas's moment? - comment
If he wills it, Abbas could break from the patterns of many Israeli Arab politicians who have come before and use a moment of tension to try to douse flames, urge reconciliation, humanize Israel.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:25:31 GMTTriumphant Ness Ziona lifts FIBA Europe Cup
Israeli club claims maiden continental championship • Maccabi Tel Aviv avoids slump by edging Maccabi Haifa
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:10:00 GMTMansour Abbas helps Likud score victory in Knesset Arrangements Committee
The committee approved 3 deputy Knesset speakers: Abbas, Matan Kahana (Yamina) and Yaakov Margi (Shas). No deputies from Center or Left unless the anti-Netanyahu bloc forms the government.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:06:29 GMTRed Hot Chili Peppers delay Israel concert until Europe COVID cools off
Tickets that had been sold already would be good for whatever new date would be set.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:00:34 GMT104 new ‘olim’ from North America arrive in Israel
The olim (immigrants) hailed from New York, New Jersey, Ontario, California, Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:51:59 GMTMajor showdown builds on justice minister issue - analysis
The situation is so serious that the High Court may actually step in and order the government to appoint a justice minister or even delegate the authority directly to Gantz.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:25:47 GMTMan pretends to be National Insurance agent, swindles NIS 1.25 million
Iyad Zoabi allegedly convinced taxpayers to file tax claims with him in the form of transferring money and goods, worth approximately NIS 1,270,000.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:06:16 GMTHebrew University of Jerusalem places #64 in the world rankings
However, 6 of Israel's 9 listed universities declined in the global rankings from last year.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:46:45 GMTBen-Gvir praises Kahane, hilltop settlers in maiden Knesset speech
The MK praised his Otzma allies banned from Knesset as "lovers of Israel," lamented that Arab MKs Ayman Odeh and Ahmad Tibi were allowed to enter Israel's parliament.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:27:52 GMTAndré Rieu heads to Israel in 1st post-COVID return of delayed int'l shows
Shows will take place November 4 and 5 at Menorah Mivtachim Hall in Tel Aviv.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:22:25 GMTSoroka hospital closes coronavirus ICU after over a year
Some 185 coronavirus patients were treated in the ICU at Soroka during the outbreak, with 171 patients on ventilators.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:20:58 GMTIsrael advised to remove petrochemical plant in Haifa within 10 years
The recommendations of the committee, headed by Prof. Avi Simhon, Head of the National Economic Council in the Prime Minister's Office, would end Bazan Group's oil refinery operations in Haifa.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:21:10 GMTAntisemitism or anti-Semitism, that is the question: AP changes its style
The AP stylebook now says to write antisemitism and antisemitic without a hyphen and with no capital "S".
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:14:05 GMTTel Aviv, Havruta join up to combat LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
The service will combine available resources and interorganizational cooperation to combat conversion therapy.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:52:08 GMTProf. Trajtenberg elected Foreign Honorary Member of American Econ Assoc.
Each year, the AEA awards prestigious prizes in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:18:45 GMTLargest ever attempted cell phone smuggling into prison thwarted
The prisoner attempted to smuggle over 40 cellular devices inside his body into the Ofer Prison.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:39:27 GMTDiverse and distanced Oscar ceremony adapted to pandemic year
Nomadland, a poetic look at older Americans who choose an itinerant lifestyle, won Best Picture as expected.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:35:59 GMTNetanyahu offers Deri, Gantz premiership
Both Deri and Gantz refused offers by Netanyahu to serve for a year in the premiership in a rotation agreement.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:28:20 GMT2021 Hebrew Poetry Prize given to Shlomit Appel, Adi Wolfson, Baco Serlui
The secondary prizes each came with NIS 10,000, while the top prize came with NIS 50,000.