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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:27:27 GMTIsraeli economy will meet international standards - Liberman
The Finance Minister announced on Tuesday that Israel will join the OECD's digital taxation policy along with 138 other countries.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:54:12 GMTJerusalem Chess Club gets new permanent home
The Jerusalem Municipality, along with the help of an anonymous donor, have allowed the club to establish a permanent residence in the Jerusalem German Colony neighborhood.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:46:40 GMT20 Palestinians injured in clashes in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah
The clashes are the latest in a series of confrontations between Israelis and Palestinian residents in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:34:19 GMTCoronavirus in Israel: Three vaccinated IDF personnel infected with COVID
These are the first active coronavirus cases seen in the IDF since May 2nd, when the army reported no cases for the first time in over a year.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:28:31 GMTNetanyahu: Lapid agreeing with US puts Israel in danger from Iran
The former prime minister accuses the new administration of giving into Biden's demand that he rejected.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:21:05 GMTFirst no-confidence motion in government defeated
A vote will be held next week on extending an ordinance preventing the family reunification of Palestinians and Israeli Arabs.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:58:09 GMTRight-wing marchers warn Israel 'losing war' for Area C
Right-wing and settlers leaders warned that Israel is "losing the war" for Area C of the West Bank as they held 14 marches in that area on Monday afternoon.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:30:54 GMTFormer police commissioner gave advice to anti-Netanyahu protest leaders
The former commissioner, during whose tenure Netanyahu was indicted, gave advice on how to handle police actions during protests.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:21:16 GMTEU commissioner calls to reconsider aid after antisemitism in PA textbooks
The commissioner's remarks came the day after the European Commission released the report showing instances of antisemitism and incitement to violence in PA textbooks.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:24:40 GMTIsrael successfully downs targets using airborne laser system
Trials over several days were led by the Defense Ministry's Research and Development unit.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:53:12 GMTBennett aims for ‘no surprises, no daylight’ with Biden administration
Rivlin White House visit seen as test case for Bennett-Biden relationship; Netanyahu argues “no surprises” policy limits Israel on security matters.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:33:32 GMTThe Palestinian vaccine fiasco is how Netanyahu ran Israel - comment
Can Israel move on from chaos now that the vaccine dispute with the Palestinians, new diplomatic initiatives with the UAE, a Mount Meron investigation and 36 new diplomatic postings approved?
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:23:46 GMTIsrael's COVID policy shift: 'Strongly' recommends young teens vaccinate
Health funds reported massive spikes in youth signing up to be inoculated over the last few days due to outbreaks at schools.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:22:26 GMTIsrael urges parents to vaccinates kids ages 12-15 amid COVID outbreak
After several outbreaks in Israeli schools, officials and experts discuss a new testing structure at Ben-Gurion, quarantine enforcement, and a requirement to wear masks.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:58:50 GMTLapid to be first-ever Israeli minister to visit UAE next week
No Israeli cabinet ministers visited the UAE or Bahrain since the Abraham Accords were announced.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:43:40 GMTNigerian ambassador is last to present credentials to Rivlin
Nigerian Ambassador Nart Augustine Kolo was the last ambassador to present credentials to President Reuven Rivlin prior to the conclusion of Rivlin’s seven-year term as president.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:37:14 GMTNine-year-old cancer patient performs on stage with Ishai Ribo
Nine-year-old Daniel was invited to sing on stage with Ribo after he impressed him at a performance on the oncology department he received treatment at several months ago.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:32:36 GMTOutgoing intel minister: Israel should topple Hamas; Give Gaza back to PA
The outgoing intelligence minister said that in place of Hamas, Israel should hand over Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:51:47 GMTEvyatar outpost eviction can take place after seven days, IDF says
The outpost was illegally built in May in the aftermath of a terror attack at the Tapuah Junction which claimed the life of 19-year-old Yehuda Guetta.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:21:44 GMTAcre Fringe Theater Festival returns to celebrate 42nd anniversary
The Acre International Fringe Theater Festival is celebrating its 42nd anniversary by returning to its original Old City home after being held virtually last year.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:17:29 GMTYeshaya’s ‘funny valentine’
All told, the three-dayer will take in 14 shows, opening with a veteran saxophone playing member of the local jazz scene fronting a tribute to Israeli early 1970s musical Kazablan.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:17:26 GMTIsrael's Foreign Ministry waves LGBTQ Pride flag for first time
“The Foreign Ministry and its workers are leading a message of tolerance, brotherhood and freedom,” Foreign Minister Yair Lapid tweeted.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:01:29 GMTPublic Security Minister Bar Lev promises to protect Women of the Wall
The announcement follows violent protests against egalitarian prayer at the holy site.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:58:52 GMTVeteran journalist Arye Mekel passes away, age 75
Veteran journalist, diplomat Arye Mekel interviewed all the big names in politics.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:51:41 GMTLooking for a job? Startup nation is on a hiring spree
While Israel's hi-tech sector soars, breaking its own fundraising records every month, companies are having trouble recruiting the talent they need to catch up with their ambitions.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:37:57 GMTIsraelis hesitant about flying abroad because of cost, not COVID-19
Many Israelis are hesitant to fly abroad due to the bureaucracy involved, fear of having to self-isolate and the added cost.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:53:35 GMTBeit Shemesh builds new business center
The parties intend to jointly establish a two-story logistics center, with a total built-up area of approximately 50,000 square meters.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:35:29 GMTIndividual tourists are left confused amid Israel’s reopening plans
Individuals from abroad will be allowed to enter Israel beginning July 1, but without clear government guidelines, potential tourists are saying they are confused and hesitant.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:18:40 GMTRetired Israeli diplomat finds forgotten Jewish surnames in Alexandria
Jacob Rosen, Israel's former ambassador to Jordan, has published a study, including an English language list, of lost Jewish surnames from the Egyptian city of Alexandria.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:18:12 GMTClashes in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah amid continuing tensions
Palestinian media reported that residents in the neighborhood fired fireworks at Israeli security forces during the clashes in the neighborhood.