Feb 11, 2022
Israel lowers taxes
The move is part of an economic plan to reduce the cost of living presented by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Minister of Finance Avigdor Liberman and Minister of Economy Orna…
Jan 28, 2022
Israel widens 4th vax eligibility
Adults under 60 with underlying medical conditions, their caretakers, and others over 18 at significant risk of exposure to the coronavirus can now receive the 4th vaccine dose. By Erin…
Jan 25, 2022
Israel, China mark 30 years of ties
Diplomatic relations between Jerusalem and Beijing are “characterized by a continuing political dialogue, close economic and trade relations, and diverse collaborations which link the two peoples,” said the Israeli Foreign…
Jan 24, 2022
Israel swept by COVID
Data indicates that more than 3 million Israelis have been infected by COVID-19 since outbreak of the 5th wave of the pandemic, with the highest ratio of new daily cases…
Jan 21, 2022
Israel signs $3.4b sub deal with German firm
Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will build 3 advanced submarines for the Israeli Navy, announced the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD). By Erin Viner The first of the submarines, part a new…
Jan 12, 2022
Lapid tests positive for COVID
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday, but said he was otherwise in good health. By Erin Viner "I feel great…
Jan 11, 2022
Former Israeli PMs face off in court
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court yesterday, where he is suing his predecessor Ehud Olmert for defamation. By Erin Viner The current political opposition leader filed the…
Jan 07, 2022
COVID hits record high in Israel
The latest data from the Ministry of Health supports increasing evidence worldwide that Omicron is causing milder illness than previous variants of the coronavirus, even as the country is challenged…
Jan 04, 2022
Israel begins 4th vax round
"Israel will once again be pioneering the global vaccination effort," Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced in a televised news conference, underscoring, "We now have a new layer of defense." By…
Dec 22, 2021
Herzog meets with US Security Chief
Israeli President Isaac Herzog held a diplomatic working meeting with United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan soon after his arrival in Jerusalem last night. By Erin Viner Discussion between…