Dec 20, 2021
Israel extends travel ban
10 more nations have been added to Israel no-fly red list designated as high-risk of infection by the Omicron coronavirus variant. By Erin Viner Israelis will be forbidden to visit…
Dec 15, 2021
Israeli study: 3rd vax helps against Omicron
Researchers at Sheba Medical Center and the Health Ministry's Central Virology Laboratory announced that all 3 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine provides critical protection against the new coronavirus strain. By…
Dec 13, 2021
Israel tightens travel ban
Britain and Denmark have been added to the "red" list of countries Israelis are forbidden to visit in an effort to limit spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. By Erin…
Dec 09, 2021
Israel greets US Amb. Thomas Nides
“The People of Israel welcome you with open arms and an open heart,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog upon receiving the new Ambassador of the United States of America, H.E.…
Nov 29, 2021
Israel bans entry due to Omicron variant
Becoming the first country to completely seal its borders in response to the new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant, Israel has barred all non-citizens for 2 weeks. By Erin…
Nov 25, 2021
COGAT helps plan Christmas celebrations
In efforts to ensure a safe and happy holiday for Christian residents of the Holy Land, the Head of the Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT)…
Nov 25, 2021
Hamas: Qatar to fund $10m monthly fuel for Gaza
Doha has agreed to facilitate a fuel-to-cash scheme to pay civil servants in the impoverished Hamas-controlled territory, said an official with the Islamist terrorist group. By Erin Viner "According to…
Nov 23, 2021
Netanyahu appears in court
The former Israeli Prime Minister and current Opposition leader attended a hearing in his corruption trial to hear testimony by a key prosecution witness. By Erin Viner It is not…
Nov 19, 2021
COGAT: Gaza’s Red Gold Is Back
A first for this season, Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) facilitated the export of fresh strawberries from the Gaza Strip to Judea and Samaria. By Erin…
Nov 18, 2021
Israeli, Chinese Presidents hold first ever talks
The telephone conversation was conducted in a “friendly and positive spirit,” said a statement from the Israeli President’s Office. By Erin Viner Israeli President Isaac Herzog and President Xi Jinping…