Israel appoints first-ever Muslim Supreme Court justice
Israel’s Judicial Selection Committee announced Monday the appointment of four new justices to the Supreme Court, including the first-ever Muslim judge to sit in the country’s highest court.
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US rejects Bennett’s criticism of Iran nuke talks: ‘We cannot make the same mistake’
The Biden administration on Monday rejected Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s criticisms of a revived 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Israeli PM: Iran nuke deal will bring ‘more violent’ Mideast
Israel’s prime minister on Sunday criticized an emerging deal over Iran‘s nuclear program, saying it would be weaker than a previous agreement and would create a “more violent, more volatile Middle East.”
Israel to open to unvaccinated tourists starting March 1
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz announced Sunday a plan to ease certain COVID restrictions on travel and education, set to come into effect on March 1.
Israel’s COVID Green Pass system to end, Bennett confirms
Israel will not be extending the Green Pass regulations, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett confirmed on Thursday.
In 1st, Israeli Navy joins huge US-led exercise; Saudi Arabia, Pakistan participate
The Israeli Navy on Thursday wrapped up its participation in the US Navy’s massive IMX exercise, in which dozens of countries took part, including several with which Israel does not have formal ties.
Hezbollah Chief Boasts of Drones, Precision-Guided Missiles
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group revealed Wednesday that his militant group has been manufacturing military drones in Lebanon and has the technology to turn thousands of missiles in their possession into precision-guided munitions.
Abbas meets Pelosi to discuss ‘two-state solution’
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas met on Thursday with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for talks on reviving a two-state solution to the conflict, Abbas’ office said, according to the AFP news agency.
Israel said to target army base near Damascus used by Iranian forces
Israeli missiles fired from the Golan Heights struck targets south of Damascus late Wednesday night, according to Syrian state media.
Two earthquakes rattle northern Israel in a matter of hours
Two minor earthquakes were felt in northern Israel over the span of a few hours, joining a string of tremors to hit the area over the past month.
Likud rises to 36 seats as Netanyahu bloc nears majority
Opposition Leader and former premier Benjamin Netanyahu is on the cusp of having enough support for the Likud and its allies to form a new government if new elections were held today, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Jared Kushner, Avi Berkowitz nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for Abraham Accords
Lee Zeldin, one of two Jewish Republicans in Congress, nominated Jared Kushner and Avi Berkowitz for the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements between Israel and four Arab countries.
‘Freedom Convoy’ Reaches Israel
Inspired by similar Canadian protests, hundreds of vehicles drove along the main highway from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday to protest against COVID-19 restrictions.
Israeli jets escort US bomber to Gulf in fresh show of force to Iran
Israeli F-15 fighter jets escorted an American B-52 bomber as it made its way through Israeli airspace en route to the Persian Gulf on Monday in an apparent show of force to Iran amid lingering tensions in the region.
Is there new evidence of Jewish Temple treasures in the Vatican?
Pretend for a moment that the Vatican has in its possession some sacred and precious relics that were originally in the Herodian Jewish Temple located in Jerusalem 1,950 years ago.
Israeli officials rushing to evacuate citizens from Ukraine by Tuesday — reports
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seeking to evacuate as many Israelis as possible from Ukraine by Tuesday amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, according to Saturday reports.
Sa’ar Rejects Center-Right Union with Bennett, Liberman
Justice Minister and New Hope Chairman Gideon Sa’ar on Friday rejected the possibility of running a center-right bloc in the next election and insisted his party would run as a separate entity, Srugim reported on Sunday.
Biblical plague explained? Israeli study suggests why locusts form massive swarms
Researchers at Tel Aviv University recently decided to address an ancient mystery: Why do locusts form destructive swarms?
German FM meets Bennett, Lapid, says Iran nuclear talks entering ‘final phase’
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Thursday with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on her first official visit to Israel.
Israel set to legalize cannabis
Justice Minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday published a draft list of proposed new temporary regulations that will decriminalize recreational cannabis use in Israel.