Jun 25, 2021
COGAT eases Gaza restrictions
By Erin Viner for TV7 The IDF Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) has announced that in light of the security calm with Gaza over the past week,…
Jun 25, 2021
Abbas critic dies in PA custody
By Erin Viner for TV7 Furor has erupted in the Palestinian Authority (PA), after the death of a known activist detained by President Mahmoud Abbas' security forces. Nizar al-Banat, 43,…
Jun 21, 2021
PA rejects Israeli vaccine donation
An initial shipment of around 90,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine donated by Israel to the Palestinian Authority (PA) have been returned after Ramallah refused to accept it. Israel and…
May 20, 2021
Hamas fires at Jordanian aid shipment
Hamas attacked shipments transporting humanitarian and medical aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip for the second time in 24 hours. The IDF Coordinator of Government Activities in the…
May 19, 2021
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…
Apr 20, 2021
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…
Apr 15, 2021
Jerusalem permits entry of 10,000 Palestinians for Ramadan
Celebration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has began with cheer at Jerusalem’s Old City. Colorful lanterns and ornate decorations adorned the ancient cobblestone streets last night as Muslim…
Apr 13, 2021
Mashaal elected as int’l Hamas head
Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has been elected as the next head of the Palestinian Islamist group’s office abroad, announced a spokesman. The 64-year-old Mashaal was chief of the Hamas…
Mar 18, 2021
Israeli study: COVID vaccination protects fetuses
A new Israeli study shows that pregnant women vaccinated against the coronavirus may pass along protection to their unborn babies through placental transfer. Following birth, researchers at Jerusalem’s Hadassah University…
Mar 11, 2021
Hamas reelects Sinwar as Gaza chief
After an unexpectedly tight race, Yahya Sinwar has been re-elected to head Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Balloting for Hamas leadership is supposed to be held every 4 years, although…