May 29, 2023
Israel passes nat’l budget
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the approval as important for economic stability and a first step in the fight against the cost of living (COL). By Erin Viner The government…
Mar 23, 2023
Anti-gov’t protests sweep Israel
The nationwide demonstrations against judicial reform plans by the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue to gain momentum. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Tens of thousands of Israelis…
May 19, 2022
Thousands return to Mt. Meron for Lag B’Omer
The annual Jewish holiday is marked with gatherings at the tomb of the 2nd-century sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Mount Meron for commemorations by predominantly ultra-Orthodox worshippers that include…
Mar 31, 2022
Russia denies attack on Ukrainian-Jewish holy site
Moscow refutes Ukrainian claims that its forces launched a strike on the town of Uman, a site of pilgrimage by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jews each year. By…
Dec 02, 2021
2 Israelis survive Ramallah attack
Palestinians set fire to the Jewish pair’s vehicle after they inadvertently entered the Palestinian Authority (PA) city. By Erin Viner The IDF confirmed that a mob had attacked the 2…
May 04, 2021
Israel launches probe of Mt. Meron disaster
The tragedy at the Lag B’Omer festival in Israel is to be officially investigated by the State Comptroller’s Office. 45 people were crushed to death when they fell on one…
May 03, 2021
Christian Holy Fire marked in Jerusalem
Orthodox Christians celebrate the Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in what is one of the most colorful events on the Easter calendar season. The church…
Apr 30, 2021
Crush at Israeli religious event kills 45
Sunday has been declared a national day of mourning in Israel, after an annual religious pilgrimage turned into scenes of horror and a mass casualty event overnight. 45 people were…
Feb 01, 2021
3rd Israel lockdown extended again
The Israeli government has extended the general lockdown pursuant to existing detailed regulations for an additional five days, in further attempts to curb spread of the coronavirus and its variants.…
Jan 21, 2021
Israel extends 3rd lockdown
The Israeli Coronavirus Cabinet of government ministers extended the third national lockdown by an additional 10 days, by unanimous vote. The decision came as coronavirus infection rates soared to their…