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Mon, 10 May 2021 08:53:04 GMT
WATCH: Attempted lynching of Israeli driver in Jerusalem riots near Temple Mount
A police officer arrived at the scene just seconds after the car swerved off the road and fired warning shots into the air to disperse the mob.

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:49:49 GMT
Case 3000 indictments advanced against some Netanyahu aides
State announces indictments "Submarine Affair" against prime minister's former chief of staff and other senior officials. No charges against Netanyahu's closest confidant and former navy chief.

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:40:19 GMT
Jerusalem Day: Temple Mount to be closed to Jewish visitors
The decision to close Temple Mount to Jewish visitors follows days of rising tensions between Jews and Arabs across the Old City.

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:39:50 GMT
Health system strike in Israel: I stand with doctors, minister says
The healthcare system is expected to only operate in instances of emergency throughout the day on Monday.

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:19:21 GMT
Jerusalem Day: Riots break out on Temple Mount
Police entering Temple Mount in order to disperse rioters were met with stone-throwing.

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:37:41 GMT
Low inflation to keep Israel rates "accommodative" -central bank chief
A key question, the governor said, is how much of the gain stems from bottlenecks in the economy and adjustments in supply and demand.

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:33:10 GMT
Israel closes Erez crossing following continued rocket fire
Three rockets were launched from Gaza towards southern Israel on Monday morning

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:13:56 GMT
Israel Opera soars to new heights with ‘The Bat’
Conductor Dan Ettinger, with his well-coiffed head of white hair and sparkling energy, was a marvel to behold as he led the musicians on a no-holds-barred 90-minute performance.

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:19:55 GMT
Former Israeli MK sued two women for libel over sexual harassment claims
The women’s lawsuit accuses Dov Lipman of trying to silence them and “damage their right to express their truth and their positions.”

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:01:11 GMT
KKL-JNF releases photos of Jerusalem during British Mandate
The campaign was done with the goal of connecting Jewish communities around the world with the city of Jerusalem.

Mon, 10 May 2021 04:12:29 GMT
Jerusalem ranks as Israel's number one destination for incoming tourists
Compared to the 74% of tourists who visited Tel Aviv that same year, Jerusalem pulled out just ahead of the White City as Israel's most popular destination.

Mon, 10 May 2021 03:51:46 GMT
Jerusalem's current and former mayors open visitor center near Kotel
The Chain of Generations visitor center's opening coincides with the timing of Jerusalem Day, which celebrates the capture of east Jerusalem in 1967.

Mon, 10 May 2021 03:40:58 GMT
IDF attacks Gaza targets in response to rockets, incendiary balloons
Two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip. One rocket fell in an open area and Air Defense Artillery combat soldiers intercepted the second.

Mon, 10 May 2021 00:29:16 GMT
Learning Hebrew before converting to Judaism
If you are planning to convert, it is advisable to learn at least a little Hebrew.

Sun, 09 May 2021 23:52:34 GMT
Can Israel calm the storm brewing over Jerusalem? -analysis
This is the time for Israel to be smart, not only right.

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:46:37 GMT
BGU program promoting girls in STEM wins Astronautical Federation G3 prize
The G3 award is granted yearly to organizations who work for diversity in the field of space research and have shown excellent results.

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:43:48 GMT
Top Court defers hearing on Sheikh Jarrah evictions
The postponement came after the Palestinian families filed a request demanding that Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit weigh in on the case.

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:35:01 GMT
Security forces brace for capital, Gaza violence ahead of Jerusalem Day
Sheikh Jarrah court decision delayed following intense international pressure.

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:22:42 GMT
Arthur Rubinstein prize winners tour Israel
The prize winners are Juan Perez Floristan from Spain (1st Prize), Shiori Kuwahara of Japan (2nd Prize) and Cunmo Yin from China (3rd Prize)

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:22:10 GMT
East Jerusalem land ownership: Different rules for Jews, Arabs
Just after the 1948-1949 War of Independence, the Absentee Assets Law was used to take over homes and lands that Arabs had left empty or abandoned during or following the fighting.

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:04:07 GMT
IDF sends reinforcements to West Bank amid Jerusalem violence
Security forces on Friday increased their alert level and sent more than two and a half extra battalions for reinforcements after two terrorists were killed.

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:58:14 GMT
Bennett, Lapid aim to swear in government Thursday
Bennett made significant progress in a meeting with Ra'am (United Arab List) head Mansour Abbas on Sunday, and he will meet with him again with Lapid on Monday.

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:39:39 GMT
Advisor to PM allegedly urged Meron bereaved families to promote Netanyahu
Rivka Paluch, who was appointed as the prime minister's contact with the families of victims of the Meron tragedy, turned to the bereaved families in recent days with highly unusual requests.

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:22:10 GMT
Yitzhak Arad: Hero and historian
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Yitzhak Arad, a man who’s legacy will forever stay with us."

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:06:24 GMT
Arab foreign ministers to hold meeting on Jerusalem unrest
On the eve of the meeting, PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan’s King Abdullah discussed during a phone call the situation of Jerusalem.

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:03:48 GMT
Reality stronger than any coalition deal - analysis
If violence breaks out after the government is formed, Ra'am (United Arab List) head Mansour Abbas will not only be able to scream about it like every other MK.

Sun, 09 May 2021 17:52:04 GMT
How Jerusalem's police shoot first and ask later - analysis
It is not that the police caused the uptick in violence, but they certainly ran headfirst, full-speed, guns blazing into the trap that was set for them.

Sun, 09 May 2021 17:38:09 GMT
‘We feel betrayed,’ doctors say ahead of health system strike
“This strike is about the attitude of the Finance Ministry towards the health care system of Israel,” Israel Medical Association president, Dr. Zeev Feldman, told The Jerusalem Post.

Sun, 09 May 2021 17:32:10 GMT
Coronavirus in Israel: Less than 1,000 active cases in the whole country
A family returning from abroad and breaking the quarantine requirements has generated several new cases of Chilean variant, the Health Ministry said.

Sun, 09 May 2021 17:31:11 GMT
Civilians awarded war certificates for support in Lebanon security zone
"We will proudly present the certificates to those who stood with IDF soldiers shoulder to shoulder in battle and maintained security in the area..."



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