Israel to vaccinate 12 to 16-year-olds

The Israeli Health Ministry will begin inoculating children aged 12-16 with the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement follows lengthy consultations between the Coronavirus Cabinet and health experts in recent weeks. "The…

Isaac Herzog voted 11th Israeli President

Isaac Herzog has been elected the 11th President of the State of Israel. The 60-year-old candidate garnered 87 votes in a secret Knesset ballot this morning. His only contender, Miriam…

Bennett joins Lapid unity government

Far-right Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett has announced support for the formation of a unity government with centrist Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid. Lapid was tasked by Israeli President Reuven…

Christians first tourists to post-COVID Israel

Israel gave a warm welcome to the first vaccinated tourists from abroad since the COVID-19 outbreak, as part of the country’s decision to gradually reopen borders. The first to arrive…

Jews, Arabs rally for peace in Israel

Thousands of Israeli Jews and Arabs participated in a march in Tel Aviv in support of coexistence. The event, organized by the "We Stand Together" and "Breaking the Silence" (BtS)…

Lapid tasked with government formation

Yair Lapid has been nominated to form Israel’s next government, after the deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expired at midnight yesterday. President Reuven Rivlin announced his selection of the…

Israel certifies Green Pass until year’s end

Validation of Israel’s “Green Pass” certificate held by fully-vaccinated individuals has been extended to the end of 2021, from the previous limitation to just 6 months after inoculation. "In light…

Netanyahu fails to form government

The deadline for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the country's 36th government expired at midnight last night without success. The veteran leader had been tasked first by President…

After stand-off, Gantz becomes Israeli Justice Minister

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz will become Justice Minister of Israel’s transitional government, after a dramatic showdown with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that some commentators said brought the…

IDF: Hamas harms Gazan people

A tense calm prevails in Israel today as Islamist militants in Gaza have paused cross-border rocket attacks after 3 consecutive nights. Israeli Security Cabinet adopted a decision to retaliate powerfully…