Magen David Adom Launches Second Vaccination Phase for Elderly

The second vaccine will be given to all residents and employees of senior accommodations throughout the country.

In First of its Kind Operation, Israeli Doctors Use Micro-Knife Instead of Open-Heart Surgery

Annette Caron, 96, underwent the first surgery of its kind in the world. She says she now feels wonderful.

Despite Global Uncertainty, Israel Bonds Secures Record-Breaking $1.8 Billion in 2020

Bonds leadership approached Israel’s Finance Ministry, requesting a higher goal to secure additional funding necessary to help Israel offset economic challenges expected due to the coronavirus pandemic.

United Hatzalah Team Carries Covid-19 Infected Olim through Loved One’s Death, Funeral, Burial and...

Both being Covid-19 patients, the mother and her daughter were confined to quarantine and forbidden to attend the funeral.

Israel’s Supreme Court Slams Tel Aviv Mayor for Suppressing Middle East Forum Billboard Campaign

Mayor Ron Huldai “must refrain from exercising executive power in a manner that purports to dictate values and instill in citizens his personal ideology,” says Justice Alex Stein.

Netanyahu Announces 800 Housing Units Including Town Where Jewish Jogger Was Murdered by Arab

Netanyahu also ordered the construction of more than 200 units in Rehalim and in Nofei Nehemia, pursuant to providing a regular status for the community.

US Ambassador to Knesset: Recognition of Jerusalem Caused Explosion – of Peace

Relations between the US and Israel, and between Israel and the Middle East are completely different after David Friedman took office.

First Delivery of Samaria Goods Shipped to UAE in Wake of Abraham Accords

“This is a historic day for Samaria and the entire State of Israel,” says Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.

Defying Predictions, Israel Sees Three Percent Fewer Divorces in Pandemic Year

According to rabbinical-court data,11,076 couples were divorced in 2020, as compared with11,451 in 2019.

Snapshot of the Corona Pandemic in Israel Today: 3,744 New Confirmed Cases in 12...

Israel is ranked in 20th place in the world in the number of diagnosed verified corona cases per million.

Female Cuttlefish Gluing Her Eggs to a Coral in Gulf of Eilat

In some species of squid, the females are known to mate with several males and only later choose which one would fertilize her eggs.

Mother-Daughter Duo Help Evacuate Residents from Building Fire

After a fire erupts in a residential building a young woman helps evacuate the building as her mother, a licensed psychologist, rushes to provide psychological first aid to those in shock.

Hebrew U Research Offering Hope for Future Anti-Autism Drugs

Hebrew University identifies genetic mutation associated with autism, offering hope for effective therapeutics.

UAE Reunites 2 Yemenite Jewish Families After 21 Years of Separation

The family members were kept apart due to the security situation in Yemen and financial difficulties.

Report: Lockdown Could End in 4 Weeks Depending on Morbidity Trends and Number of...

The measure for progress toward easing the lockdown would be the number of vaccinated Israelis and not necessarily the number of infected or sick patients.

Arab-Israeli Ma’an (“Together”) Party Recognizes Israel as Jewish State, Hopes to Join Next Coalition

“Our ultimate goal is to be a joint Arab-Jewish list that can be a source of influence in politics and in the Knesset.”

Israeli Driver’s License Valid Till Age 70, Effective Oct. 1, 2021

"Today we are taking another step towards implementing an important reform. . . which will save bureaucracy and financial expense for every citizen."

Huge Shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Arrives in Israel

"I am certain that our amazing HMO medical teams and of course the nurses whose enthusiasm I can see . . . they will get this done."

Mazal Tov: Sahara Ram Calf Born in an Arava Preserve

the Sahara Ram is a species of oryx that was once widespread across North Africa. The species went extinct in the wild in 2000.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Against Circumcision, Supports 2-State Solution

“From what I’ve seen, the evidence on it being a positive health choice for the infant is quite shaky.”

South African COVID-19 Mutation Discovered in Israel

Four cases of the virus were discovered in Israel, all in citizens who have recently returned from South Africa.

IDF Searching for 2 Terrorists After Car-Ramming and Shooting Attack

Two terrorists in a vehicle attempted to run over and shoot at troops at an IDF security crossing at the village of Yabed, west of Jenin.

Cop Arrested following Interrogation in Killing of Ahuvya Sandak

"We hope the arrest of the policeman is not mere lip service to a public that demands answers, but the beginning of a real change of attitude in the DIP."

As Global Bee Populations Disappear, Israel Discovers New Bee Species

The Israeli study focused on the impact of restoration activities of a threatened sand ecosystem along Israel’s coastal plains.

Nikki Haley Laments Damage to Trump’s Legacy Following Jan. 6 Riots

Haley commented: "An embarrassment in the eyes of the world and total sadness for our country. Wake up America."
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Netanyahu Receives 2nd Dose of Pfizer’s Coronavirus Vaccine

Close to 20% of Israel's citizens have already received their first vaccine dose.

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