Next Israeli vax cycle to include kids

Israel is planning a second round of COVID-19 vaccination in six months, by which time health authorities expect children to be approved for inoculation. This, according to Prime Minister Benjamin…

IDF simulates combat in Lebanon

Israel is warning the Iran-backed Hezbollah proxy in Lebanon of “heavy consequences” if it attempts to challenge the security of the Jewish state. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz conducted a…

UK Minister holds talks in Jerusalem

Israeli leaders held high-level meetings with visiting-British Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove in Jerusalem, with the agenda topped by bilateral cooperation on the coronavirus, Iran and the International Criminal Court.…

Iran: 60% enrichment ‘reversible’

Iran began enriching uranium to 60% purity in a show of force and technical prowess - but is willing to swiftly rescind the action if the United States lifts sanctions,…

Netanyahu fails to secure key Knesset committee

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost an important vote, in a new setback to his efforts to form the country’s 36th government. The anti-Netanyahu bloc won control on Monday over…

Israel signs new deal with Pfizer

Israel has secured another agreement to acquire millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccinations from Pfizer, following major efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein. According to…

Progress reported at JCPOA talks

Iran and world powers have achieved some progress on strategies to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear accords in Vienna. European-mediated indirect talks between the Islamic…

Israel, Greece sign record defense pact

Israel and Greece have signed their biggest-ever defense procurement deal to date. The agreement includes a $1.65 billion contract for the establishment and operation of a training center for the…

Israel ends outdoor mask order

Israel has dropped its mask requirement for outdoor spaces and fully reopened all schools, as the nation edges nearer to total immunization of its adult population against the coronavirus. Around…

Regional foes Saudi Arabia, Iran hold talks

Saudi Arabia and Iran are reportedly holding direct talks aimed at resolving major regional disputes. Officials from both of the longtime rivals are believed to have held a first meeting…