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Wed, 26 May 2021 08:42:05 GMTBlinken invites Rivlin to meet with Biden at White House
Antisemitism key topic of conversation at Rivlin-Blinken working meeting.
Wed, 26 May 2021 08:18:56 GMTSix Day War: How the world changed in less than a week in 1967
Here is a list of the six major revolutions which occurred during those six days in June: Six for Six!
Wed, 26 May 2021 08:07:37 GMTNetanyahu to meet candidates for president
The prime minister will decide after the meetings whether to endorse one of the candidates or remain neutral. Voting for president is conducted by secret ballot among the 120 MKs.
Wed, 26 May 2021 07:56:36 GMTVisit Tel Hazor & Korazim National Parks
This visit is also great when combined with a light afternoon hike or a water hike in one of the North’s streams.
Wed, 26 May 2021 07:35:43 GMTWJC President Lauder supports US Secretary of State Blinken
“The Biden administration has our deep appreciation for its steadfast commitment to ensuring the security of the Jewish State.”
Wed, 26 May 2021 07:34:46 GMTQuiet time at last- Now is the time to enjoy the summer
Get out there, but don’t forget to stay safe in the sun.
Wed, 26 May 2021 07:21:56 GMTIsrael closer to coalition? Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid inks deal with Meretz
The parties agreed on additional funding for health that would go toward "expanding the medical services basket"
Wed, 26 May 2021 06:57:33 GMTTel Aviv's ToHa Tower wins award for best skyscraper in the Middle East
Spanning 30 floors and 125 meters, the building has a distinctive shape, which the architects claim is meant to resemble the shape of an iceberg.
Wed, 26 May 2021 06:45:39 GMTReconstructing women: Artist Navah Porat reimagines the female form
In her interview with the Magazine, Porat explains why her paintings became monochromatic during the last year, how COVID-19 affected her art.
Wed, 26 May 2021 05:34:19 GMTMossad chief uses intelligence connections to join Gulf wealth fund
However, entering the fund could conflict with the "cooling off" period that Cohen will have to endure for a period of time, as is required by law after retiring.
Wed, 26 May 2021 05:18:18 GMTIDF 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.
Wed, 26 May 2021 04:51:21 GMTIsraelis and Arabs join forces to fight illegal fires in the Shomron
The problem of illegal burning has been getting progressively worse, particularly over the past two years.
Wed, 26 May 2021 04:14:18 GMTVideo footage reveals abuse in northern Israeli nursery
The abuse was caught after a mother installed a camera at the nursery based on suspicions she had when she found signs of abuse on her son.
Wed, 26 May 2021 02:14:12 GMTIDF to grant honorary badge for service in Lebanon
The badges will be given out by the IDF starting on 7 June to an approximate 3,100 current IDF officers and some 2,3000 bereaved families.
Wed, 26 May 2021 01:18:15 GMTIsrael Philharmonic teams up with ADI rehab center for special concert
The concert, which is expected to take place on Thursday, June 3, was organized to celebrate the opening of the ADI’s Neuro-Orthopedic Rehabilitative Hospital in the Negev.
Wed, 26 May 2021 01:09:35 GMTChew on this: America’s iconic gum brand was a Jewish tobacco business
While Bazooka continues to be cherished in many countries, the gum has amassed a particularly unique cult following in Israel.
Wed, 26 May 2021 00:49:26 GMTSimon Cowell pulls out as judge on Israeli 'X Factor'
“Simon won’t be going to Israel after all,” reads a Jewish News of London report. The report did not indicate whether it was related to the recent escalations between Israel and Hamas.
Wed, 26 May 2021 00:32:53 GMTTom Nides accepts Biden's nomination to be ambassador to Israel
Tom Nides, a banker, has accepted US President Joe Biden's nomination to be his ambassador to Israel.
Tue, 25 May 2021 19:37:48 GMTUK Foreign Secretary Raab in Israel to reinforce ceasefire
“The UK welcomes the ceasefire in Israel and Gaza,” Raab said. “It is crucial that all sides now focus on ensuring it can last.”
Tue, 25 May 2021 19:23:38 GMTBlinken’s dilemma: Who can make commitments for Israel
It must be extremely confusing for the secretary of state, sitting across from Netanyahu, Ashkenazi or Gantz and not knowing whether any of them can keep any of the promises they might be making.
Tue, 25 May 2021 19:14:36 GMTUTJ rejects secret offer of Bennett-less coalition
Yesh Atid is continuing its efforts to finalize coalition agreements with all the parties in the bloc by the end of the week and then present Bennett with a ready government on a silver platter.
Tue, 25 May 2021 18:49:56 GMTGaza reconstruction would undermine Hamas, Blinken says
US, Israel to promote civil projects for WB Palestinians if they stop incitement; Blinken calls rising antisemitism in the US “shocking, despicable.”
Tue, 25 May 2021 18:20:59 GMTIsraeli media to Facebook, Twitter: Reign in incitement at journalists
The companies demand Zuckerberg and Dorsey take a stand against incitement on their platforms.
Tue, 25 May 2021 18:15:38 GMTSinger Idan Amedi visits IDF veteran Itzik Saidian at the hospital
At Saidian's bedside, Amedi chose to play the song "Nigmar," a song he wrote during his military service, which describes how Israeli society reacted to the end of the 2008-2009 war in Gaza.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:41:44 GMTHome Front Command's coronavirus Task Force to end operations in August
A reserves unit will be created based on the unit, to allow greater preparedness against future pandemics.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:35:56 GMTHBO’s ‘Oslo’ captures back-channel Israeli-Palestinian negotiations
The movie is being broadcast in Israel on Yes, Cellcom TV, HOT VOD and Next TV starting on May 30 and on HOT HBO on May 31 at 10 p.m.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:26:52 GMTJerusalem Jazz Festival returns to the Israel Museum
The show will take place this year June 22-24.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:18:32 GMT'Mars,' 'And Over Again': Artistic presentations side by side
What a chilling moment when current reality meets head-on a stale yet popular military-march tune of yesteryear.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:12:17 GMTMass Gerrer hassidic wedding denied permit due to safety concerns
The Jerusalem Municipal Authority says efforts being made to find a solution which complies with safety requirements, following the Meron and Givat Ze'ev disasters.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:06:07 GMTYesh Atid threatens to stop vote for president over dispute with Levin
Yesh Atid is angry at Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin for blocking votes on bills aimed at harming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Canceling the president vote is the only way to force his hand.