Israeli study: 3rd vax helps against Omicron

Researchers at Sheba Medical Center and the Health Ministry's Central Virology Laboratory announced that all 3 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine provides critical protection against the new coronavirus strain. By…

Bennett hails UAE trip as “significant”

"This is the essence of peace and the new reality in the region," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said about his landmark visit to the United Arab Emirates. By Erin…

Israeli PM makes historic visit to UAE

On the first official visit by an Israeli leader to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan at the…

Israel tightens travel ban

Britain and Denmark have been added to the "red" list of countries Israelis are forbidden to visit in an effort to limit spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. By Erin…

Israel, Greece & Cyprus hold Trilateral Summit

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog hosted Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Jerusalem. By Erin Viner The event marks the 8th…

US pop group defies BDS

The Grammy-winning group performed in Jerusalem this week despite heavy pressure from pro-Palestinian activists. By Erin Viner The Black Eyed Peas, perhaps best known for the smash single “Where is…

Israel bans entry due to Omicron variant

Becoming the first country to completely seal its borders in response to the new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant, Israel has barred all non-citizens for 2 weeks. By Erin…

Israeli economy blossoms

Despite devastation on businesses wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli economy is expected to rebound with a 7.1% rise this year. By Erin Viner The Finance Ministry announced the…

Israel holds COVID drill

The day-long "Omega Exercise," named for a fictitious strain of the coronavirus, was conducted in preparedness to ensure the country is equipped to cope with all future scenarios. By Erin…

Over 4 million Israelis received booster vax

As of this morning, 4,001,031 citizens have been administered all 3 available doses of the coronavirus vaccine. By Erin Viner Ministry of Health data shows that 1,320,670 Israelis have recovered…