IDF on high alert due to Gaza attacks

Palestinian Islamists launched at least 45 rockets and mortar-shells from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip at Israel’s southern communities over the weekend. “It is currently quiet in the south, but if…

Next Israeli vax cycle to include kids

Israel is planning a second round of COVID-19 vaccination in six months, by which time health authorities expect children to be approved for inoculation. This, according to Prime Minister Benjamin…

UK Minister holds talks in Jerusalem

Israeli leaders held high-level meetings with visiting-British Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove in Jerusalem, with the agenda topped by bilateral cooperation on the coronavirus, Iran and the International Criminal Court.…

Netanyahu fails to secure key Knesset committee

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost an important vote, in a new setback to his efforts to form the country’s 36th government. The anti-Netanyahu bloc won control on Monday over…

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…

Israel ends outdoor mask order

Israel has dropped its mask requirement for outdoor spaces and fully reopened all schools, as the nation edges nearer to total immunization of its adult population against the coronavirus. Around…

24th Israeli Knesset sworn in

120 Members of Knesset (MKs) have taken the oath of office to become the 24th parliament in Israeli history. An honor guard overseen by Knesset Speaker Yariv Lavin greeted the…

Netanyahu tasked with forming government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been tasked with forming the country’s 36th government. President Reuven Rivlin announced his appointment of Netanyahu after concluding consultations with representatives of all the13…

Netanyahu’s criminal trial opens

The first proceedings against a sitting Israeli prime minister  are underway, as prosecutors began opening arguments against Benjamin Netanyahu for three separate cases involving charges of bribery, fraud and breach…

Timeline for Israeli PM candidate

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will begin consultations on 5 April with representatives from all of the recently-elected political parties, who will present their preferred candidate to try to form a…