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Sun, 23 May 2021 08:31:59 GMT
Family of Arab teen shot during riots donate organs, honor coexistence
“We are a family who believes in coexistence, and we wanted to save lives regardless of religion, race and gender,” Dr. Raed Mahmid, an uncle of the boy said Sunday.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:41:43 GMT
Temple Mount reopens to Jews after weeks of clashes and unrest
The Temple Mount was originally closed to Jews on Jerusalem Day, following clashes between Arabs and Israeli police, and remained so through the Gaza violence in Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:17:11 GMT
How independent is State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman?
The true picture is far more complex than is often portrayed.

Sun, 23 May 2021 01:49:08 GMT
Israeli dating app 'Heyoosh' hopes to take dating back offline
Heyoosh aims to provide a way to get to know people that's anonymous, non-judgmental and protects the privacy of users, while placing a focus on real-world encounters.

Sat, 22 May 2021 20:16:37 GMT
Yesh Atid to expedite legislation to curtail Netanyahu’s premiership
Yamina denies report that it will consider joining ‘change bloc’ with Raam again.

Sat, 22 May 2021 19:56:55 GMT
Israel reaches for the glitz of Eurovision against the backdrop of rockets
Eden Alene upholds 48 years of Israeli tradition with performance in Saturday night’s finals

Sat, 22 May 2021 19:26:24 GMT
Bangladesh lifts ban on travel to Israel
Passports for Bangladeshi citizens, up until now, have had a caveat written on the document stating that the document was valid in "all countries of the world, except Israel."

Sat, 22 May 2021 18:52:57 GMT
Thousands of Jews and Arabs march in Tel Aviv for peace, coexistence
Protesters voiced support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and called on the government to take immediate action to reach peace with the Palestinians

Sat, 22 May 2021 17:28:27 GMT
Anti-Netanyahu protesters blame PM for Gaza escalation
"Netanyahu dragged the State of Israel into a pointless war against public interest and security interests and caused great damage to Israel's security and image in the world."

Sat, 22 May 2021 17:24:43 GMT
IDF recommends harsh military response for every Gaza rocket
The IDF believes that following the blow to Hamas' defense array (the Metro) it will be able to carry out targeted and accurate attacks on terrorist targets and infrastructure in Gaza when necessary.

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:45:45 GMT
IDF needs to focus on rockets, not tunnels, in the next round with Hamas
In a mainly air campaign, some 1,500 targets belonging to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad were struck by the Israeli military over the past two weeks with thousands of munitions.

Sat, 22 May 2021 14:57:31 GMT
Back to school after COVID: Importance of bridging social-emotional gaps
New initiative highlights serious social, emotional difficulties of students in post-pandemic reality, hopes to encourage teachers to develop innovative spirit.

Sat, 22 May 2021 14:56:21 GMT
Schools to reopen in South, Center on Sunday
Following the removal of the Home Front Command restrictions, the Ministry of Education is preparing for schools to reopen on Sunday.

Sat, 22 May 2021 12:43:42 GMT
Baby son, born to widow of Meron tragedy victim, to be named in his honor
The baby was delivered at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital.

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:05:01 GMT
Hundreds of Jews, Arabs gather to protest in Sheikh Jarrah and West Bank
The "freedom march" was a joint demonstration of Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs and Palestinians who were calling for peace and an end to Israeli military presence in east Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:28:01 GMT
Riots break out in response to ceasefire, Hamas flags waved
Police forces clashed with Palestinians on the Temple Mount Friday morning after hundreds of youth threw stones and Molotov cocktails at police officers.

Fri, 21 May 2021 20:29:39 GMT
Gantz: We achieved what we set out to do in Gaza
Gantz said that the return of Avera Mengistu and the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul would be carried out in the future after not including them in the ceasefire conditions.

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:47:04 GMT
Movie theater chains set to open on May 27
Over 14 months since they closed their doors, movie theaters plan to admit those who have been vaccinated and have a green passport and to limit entry by the unvaccinated to just 50 per auditorium.

Fri, 21 May 2021 17:19:50 GMT
Lack of financial assistance is 'death certificate' to tourism sector
In a meeting with the Finance Committee, Director General of Inbound Tourism Organizers said that the tourism industry will collapse if the coronavirus financial assistance program is not extended.

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:11:42 GMT
Comptroller report: Israel must increase competition in food industry
Israel's food market is over-concentrated in comparison with other markets around the world.

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:52:49 GMT
Arab woman receives life-saving kidney from Jewish Israeli killed in Lod riots
Surgery performed at Hadassah-University Hospital, Ein Kerem

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:37:15 GMT
Rothschild Foundation gives NIS 1m. for mental health in southern Israel
"Since the beginning of the security incidents, the number of people affected by trauma, including many children, has risen dramatically."

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:39:48 GMT
Israel tells Chevron to restart Tamar gas platform after ceasefire
Operations were suspended nine days ago due to the violence between Israel and Hamas.

Fri, 21 May 2021 06:45:47 GMT
Journalists urge A-G, Facebook to fight incitement
During Operation Guardian of the Walls, journalists received numerous threats of violence, with some reporters receiving security details due to the threats.

Fri, 21 May 2021 05:07:27 GMT
Leket donates NIS 200,000 worth of food to Israel's South
"We have a responsibility to our partners to continue to provide food to those in need."

Thu, 20 May 2021 20:57:15 GMT
Foreign players reactions show Israel must embrace own athletes - opinion
Talent development is thrust into the spotlight with many imports voicing concerns and leaving the country amid conflict with Hamas.

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:27:32 GMT
Looking at Israel's political battle when the Gaza war is over
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The focus of the first days after Operation Guardian of the Walls will be on whether the opposition in Israel will succeed in carrying out the political removal of Netanyahu.

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:25:49 GMT
Lapid: The army succeeded; the government failed
"Israel requires a different government that will be able to draft the international community to rehabilitate Gaza, but use the building process to remove Hamas’s weapons."

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:19:52 GMT
200 Jewish, Arab educators teach coexistence
It was organized by the Council of Youth Organizations, the Jewish Agency and other civil society organizations.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:14:50 GMT
Operation Solomon: Thirty years since the rescue of the Jews of Ethiopia
In 1989, after 16 years of separation, diplomatic ties between Israel and Ethiopia were renewed and the Ethiopian government allowed several hundred Jews to immigrate to Israel each month.



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