Nov 16, 2021
Israeli economy blossoms
Despite devastation on businesses wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli economy is expected to rebound with a 7.1% rise this year. By Erin Viner The Finance Ministry announced the…
Nov 12, 2021
Israel holds COVID drill
The day-long "Omega Exercise," named for a fictitious strain of the coronavirus, was conducted in preparedness to ensure the country is equipped to cope with all future scenarios. By Erin…
Nov 10, 2021
Bennett vows to restore calm in Arab sector
“To the Arab citizens of Israel, I want to say: You deserve personal security; therefore, we are here taking action and we will continue to do so,” said Israeli Prime…
Nov 10, 2021
Over 4 million Israelis received booster vax
As of this morning, 4,001,031 citizens have been administered all 3 available doses of the coronavirus vaccine. By Erin Viner Ministry of Health data shows that 1,320,670 Israelis have recovered…
Oct 26, 2021
Israel combats Arab sector violence
The Israeli Cabinet has approved a four-year national plan aimed at eradicating escalating violence in the country’s Arab communities. By Erin Viner Crime in the Arab sector “is permeating the…
Oct 25, 2021
Israel, UAE sign ‘green’ travel deal
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have signed a "green corridor" agreement to allow the free entry of passengers vaccinated against the coronavirus to travel between their two nations. By…
Oct 22, 2021
Israel to welcome vaccinated visitors
Individual tourists who are innoculated against the coronavirus will be able to enter Israel starting 1 November according to a government decision. By Erin Viner Israel's borders have largely…
Oct 22, 2021
Sweden: PA corruption hinders aid
Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde stated that “widespread corruption” in “Palestine” is “an obstacle” for Stockholm’s “ambitions to help with economic development.” By Erin Viner This, according to Radio Sweden…
Oct 20, 2021
Israel: PA to register undocumented Palestinians
4,000 Arab residents of the West Bank will be registered in Palestinian Authority (PA) Population Registry, announced Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). By Erin Viner According…
Oct 20, 2021
Israeli COVID deaths top 8,000
A grim milestone has been marked in Israel, where the number of people who have died due to the coronavirus pandemic has reached 8,023. By Erin Viner Ministry of Health…