Jun 14, 2022
Israel, India to resume FTA talks
A delegation from New Delhi has arrived in Jerusalem to resume talks for a free trade agreement (FTA). By Erin Viner Israel's Economy Ministry announced that a senior team from…
Nov 15, 2021
Israel, India talk defense
India’s Chief of the Army Staff Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane is holding his first talks in Israel with senior military officials. By Erin Viner “The Army Chief will take forward…
Jun 24, 2021
Pfizer: Vaccine works against Delta strain
Data shows that the efficacy of the Pfizer Inc. /BioNTech SE coronavirus vaccine is about 90% successful against contagion of the Delta variant (from India), while providing around 95% protection from…
Jun 23, 2021
Delta variant reaches Israel
Israel is now recommending that all 12-15 year-olds be vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new outbreaks attributed to the more infectious Delta variant. Israel expanded vaccine eligibility to include adolescents last…
May 05, 2021
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…
May 04, 2021
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…
Feb 01, 2021
Blast near Israeli embassy in India
Israel’s Ambassador to India Ron Malka said an explosion in New Delhi on Friday is being investigated as a “terror incident.” On his official Twitter page, Dr. Malka confirmed the…
Dec 14, 2020
Israel and Bhutan establish ties
Israel and Bhutan have established full diplomatic relations. A signing ceremony was held by the Israeli and Bhutanese ambassadors to India, Ron Malka and Maj. Gen. Vetsop Namgyel respectively, on…
Oct 30, 2020
Macron-Erdogan row fuels Muslim protest
Israel “unites in shock and condemnation of the atrocious attack” at the Notre-Dame Basilica church in Nice that claimed three lives, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “All civilized peoples must…
Sep 29, 2020
Desert Locust outbreak easing in Southwest Asia
The Desert Locust situation continues to improve in Southwest Asia and there are initial signs of improvement in parts of East Africa, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture…