COGAT: Hamas puts terror ahead of Gaza residents

Israel has resealed crossings into Gaza after they came under Palestinian terrorist mortar fire when they were briefly opened to allow delivery of international aid. “Hamas keeps putting terror ahead…

Lapid tasked with government formation

Yair Lapid has been nominated to form Israel’s next government, after the deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expired at midnight yesterday. President Reuven Rivlin announced his selection of the…

Israel certifies Green Pass until year’s end

Validation of Israel’s “Green Pass” certificate held by fully-vaccinated individuals has been extended to the end of 2021, from the previous limitation to just 6 months after inoculation. "In light…

Israel gives emergency aid to India

Israel has begun delivery of emergency medical aid to coronavirus-stricken ally India. "The extension of emergency assistance is an expression of the deep friendship between our countries in India's time…

Israel bans travel to 7 nations due to COVID

Israelis are now forbidden to visit 7 countries due to soaring outbreaks of the novel coronavirus at those destinations. Ukraine, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico and Turkey are now…

Christian Holy Fire marked in Jerusalem

Orthodox Christians celebrate the Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in what is one of the most colorful events on the Easter calendar season. The church…

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…

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.…

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…

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…