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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:58:26 GMTAmerican Friends of Israel Philharmonic to host free online concert
The American Friends of Israel Philharmonic will stream a concert featuring music students from various communities Sunday evening
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:36:00 GMTBennett: Israel won’t accept rocket attacks from Lebanon
“Israel will not accept shooting into its territory,” Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:13:38 GMTCoronavirus in Israel: ‘Too early to discuss COVID lockdown’ - Horowitz
Israel's rapid testing program kicked off in Jerusalem on Sunday, where Horowitz spoke * 2,886 new cases
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:03:21 GMTThousands struggling to get entry permits to visit Israeli relatives
‘We are trying so hard to keep a glimmer of hope but my heart just aches as our flight is on Sunday,’ says Chicago-based mother and grandmother seeking to reunite with her family in Israel.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:58:56 GMTHaredim criticize Netanyahu for congratulating gold medalist on Shabbat
Shas leader Deri, and UTJ leaders Gafni and Litzman chastise Netanyahu for violating Shabbat by congratulating Israeli Olympian Linoy Ashram during the sabbath.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 19:23:42 GMTLinoy Ashram brings joy to Israel with gold medal win - comment
Rhythmic gymnastics superstar Linoy Ashram, already a household name, was on her way to making history by being the first Israeli woman to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:27:55 GMTNew ambassador Herzog ‘understands Diaspora Jewry’ – Ronald Lauder
Michael Herzog could "play an important role in ensuring Israel’s security," Lauder said.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:36:34 GMTMichael 'Mike' Herzog, president's brother, is new US ambassador pick
Appointing Mike Herzog, viewed as one of Israel’s top security experts and also someone whose career has been apolitical, as ambassador is meant to send a message to Washington.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:34:01 GMTPalestinian teenager killed by IDF fire
The funeral of 17-year-old Muhammad al-Tamimi took place on Saturday, N12 reported.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:30:32 GMTIDF attacks Hamas base, rocket launcher in response to balloon fires
Palestinian sources at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday reported that the IDF had attacked a Hamas military base and rocket launching site in Jabalya in the northern Gaza Strip.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:44:28 GMTHypnotizing new opera 'Cut Glass' captures audience from first note
Hana Ajiashvili, who is one of the most intriguing local composers, has based her piece on “The Cut-Glass Bowl,” a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:38:46 GMTCreating the next Spotify: Israeli music school teaches programming
Innovation Lab at Rimon School of Music teaches students ‘the language of the industry’s future’
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:14:16 GMTOurCrowd to cooperate on investments with Azerbaijan
The agreement makes OurCrowd the first Israeli business entity to sign an agreement with Azerbaijan since Azerbaijan opened its Trade and Tourism Offices in Israel.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:38:24 GMTAmbassador Erdan demands UN condemnation of Hezbollah rocket attacks
UN and US ambassador Gilad Erdan sent a letter to the UN Security Council demanding condemnation of the barrage of rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon into Northern Israel.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:09:50 GMTOn this day: Bar Ilan University was founded
Bar Ilan University opened August 7, 1955. The symbol of the institution is a combination of a Torah scroll and a microscope.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:54:39 GMTDespite rocket fire from Lebanon, Israelis continue visiting the north
Israeli tourists continued to visit the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights despite the barrage of nearly 20 rockets fired by Hezbollah earlier in the day.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 01:44:24 GMTGantz: Israel is ready to strike Iran
"When a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative in Gaza fires at Israel, he does it with the support of Iran. We know this," said Gantz.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:47:02 GMTLebanese Druze intercept truck with rockets meant for Israel
The Lebanese Army later came to claim the Hezbollah rockets meant for Israel.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:06:26 GMTTokyo 2020: Israel's equestrian run ends as rider falls off horse
27-year-old Teddy Vlock fell from his horse during the jumping team qualifiers, leading to the Israeli team's elimination from the event.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:12:57 GMT17 couples recently immigrated from India marry in Israel
Before the ceremony, they completed their formal conversion to Judaism by the Chief Rabbinate.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:29:03 GMTIsraeli captures rare footage of two octopuses mating in Eilat
The rare footage captured by an Israel Nature and Parks Authority supervisor off the Gulf of Aqaba showcases nature in all its beauty.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:24:14 GMTOlympics: Zelikman, Ashram advance to final match
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:02:45 GMTGerman man to pay €250,000 for hiding tank, Nazi-era weapons
The 84-year-old's Nazi-era collection was in violation of Germany's War Weapons Control Act, which regulates the manufacture, sale, and transport of weapons of war.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:28:50 GMTAgriculture Minister meets settler leaders, pledges to develop West Bank
The meeting dealt Judea, Samaria and Jordan Valley regional councils' needs in terms of urban development and support of the region's extensive agriculture.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:13:24 GMTIsraeli influences team up with PM to encourage vaccination
"Your actions today could save lives. Each one of you could save between 30-40 people," Bennett told the young influencers, in a meeting as part of his campaign to vaccinate young Israelis.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:42:27 GMTReligious freedom NGOs: IDF soldiers should not be forced to eat kosher
In a letter to the IDF Chief of Staff, two organizations argued that the army rabbinate is overstepping its authority and violating the rights of secular soldiers.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:56:55 GMTIsrael's Olympic baseball team had a historic home run
ATHLETIC AFFAIRS: Despite bowing out of the Olympics without a medal, the blue-and-white squad consisting of American-Israeli ballplayers were just three outs from a medal round.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:24:44 GMTGantz: Iran is 10 weeks from breakout to a nuclear weapon
"Israel had warned the US that Iran would use a break in JCPOA talks to advance its nuclear program."
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:46:44 GMTCOVID: The future of the Jewish holidays depends on vaccination – Bennett
In a public address, the prime minister said that he is ready to consider any tool to contain the outbreak.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:27:07 GMTIsraeli airstrikes against Lebanon are a dramatic shift in policy - analysis
It is said that no one blinks in south Lebanon without Hezbollah knowing — how could it not have known about a Palestinian group's plans?