Feb 18, 2021
Holy Land frosted with snow
Snowfall has turned much of Israel into a winter wonderland. Most residents greeted the flurries with joy, and set out to build snowmen and engage in other celebratory activities. Heavy…
Jan 08, 2021
Study shows major earthquake in Israel likely soon
New research from the Tel Aviv University (TAU) reveals that a significant earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.5 could potentially hit Israel and the nearby region in the…
Nov 12, 2020
Israel to reopen Eilat, Dead Sea hotels
Hotels in the Israeli Red Sea resort city of Eilat and the Dead Sea are set to reopen next week, as part of the easing of coronavirus restrictions, following passage…
Nov 10, 2020
Israel works to obtain new vaccine
Israel has signed a deal to be among the world’s first nations to receive the COVID-19 vaccine candidate by the U.S. biotech firm Arcturus Therapeutics. The company announced that it…
Sep 04, 2020
The Economic Potential of Sovereignty Application
By Prof. Haim Gvirtzman When Israel declares sovereignty in the Jordan Valley and the Jerusalem Envelope, this must be accompanied by significant economic development and construction. Introduction The planned (but delayed)…
Oct 26, 2018
Heavy rainfall causes deadly flash floods in Jordan
Heavy rain storms unleased flash floods across the desert-region, sweeping anything in its way into valleys that direct the raging streams into the Dead-Sea. Upon a Jordanian request, several Israeli…
Nov 16, 2016
Eco-activists Swim across the Dead Sea to raise awareness
Athletes and eco-activists from around the world began a first-ever swim across the Dead Sea yesterday, crossing from the Jordanian side of the salty body of water to the banks…