Knesset Committee Allows Non-Israeli Diaspora Jews to Enlist in Israel’s National Service
The goal of the amendment is to encourage Aliyah and strengthen the connection with Diaspora Jewry.
Israeli Travelers Seek Inspiration in Jericho’s Hasmonean Palaces on Chanukah
The site covers an area of 30 acres and only a portion of the Second Temple period's Jericho.
Knesset Revokes Guardianship Rights of Parent Who Murdered Family Member
“I do not know if this bill will be able to prevent murder, but it will correct the terrible injustice families face down the line when dealing with the attacker."
IDF Intelligence: Daily Covid-19 Cases Will Soon Exceed 2,500, the Threshold for ‘Tight Restraints’
"About 30% of the people don't want to be vaccinated, or are afraid of the vaccine. Our success depends on the number of those being vaccinated."
IDF Tank Accidentally fires on Abandoned Building in Gaza
An abandoned building was damaged by the tank fire. No casualties were reported.
Morocco to Become First Arab Nation to Teach Jewish History, Culture in Schools
King Mohammed VI’s decision that he intends to normalize ties with Israel has had “the impact of a tsunami,” says Moroccan Jewish community head Serge Berdugo.
Activists Attempt to Light Menorah on Temple Mount, Like Maccabees of Old
"We will continue to struggle until the menorah is lit in its original place on the Temple Mount."
Netanyahu Enters Quarantine
This is Netanyahu's third time in quarantine.
Benny Gantz Fires Minister Yoaz Hendel
Zvika Hauser and Yoaz Hendel announced their support for Gidon Sa'ar as Prime Minister, and that they would run with him in the next Knesset.
US: Sudan No Longer on List of Terror Sponsors
The African country’s economy has struggled and the move will help the country obtain loans from international organizations.
Israeli Lawmaker Warns of Wave of Terrorism if Prisoner Deal with Hamas Goes Through
Zvi Hauser called the deal scandalous and said it will return hundreds of terrorists to the circle of terrorism.
Israel Ships 10 Million Flowers to Europe Ahead of New Year Holidays
Israel produces almost a billion picking flowers and ornamental branches a year, half of which are for export and half for the local market. The industry has a turnover of 100 million euros a year.
Arkia Hiring Arab Flight Attendants for Tel Aviv-Dubai Line
The office Arkia plans to open at the Dubai airport will have an Arab manager able to provide service in both Hebrew and Arabic.
MK Bitan’s Condition Deteriorating
Senior News12 journalist Amit Segal reported on Telegram that "Bitan is in severe condition."
Knesset Committee Extends Corona Restrictions in Public Transport, Aviation
MK Iman Khatib-Yasin (Joint Arab List) said she would oppose extending transportation restrictions due to what is happening in the industry.
One of Largest Ever Ancient Oil Lamp Workshops Discovered in Beit Shemesh
The oil lamps were produced 1700 years ago and were first discovered in a cistern 1934. Since the initial discovery the cistern was sealed off and its location remained a mystery.
Report: Draft Law Proposal Lets Haredim Off the Hook, Helps Them Become Future Taxpayers
The Haredi partners in this coalition are now trying to lead a move to impose a new draft law that fits their needs, which would ultimately be struck down by a raging Supreme Court.
Netanyahu Postpones Trip to United Arab Emirates
A previously scheduled visit was cancelled by the Emiratis.
Netanyahu Warns Global Community to Unite Against Iranian Threat to World Peace
"When Israelis and Arabs agree on so many things, it makes sense for the world to pay attention."
IDF Captures Infiltrators from Gaza at Southern Border
n IDF spokesperson said the infiltrators were not armed when they were captured.
Hackers, Possibly Iranians, Hit Israeli Shipping Companies; Shipment of Covid-19 Vaccines to Israel Delayed
The date set by the Health Ministry for the start of the population-wide vaccination is one week from today, on December 20.
Engineering Corps Head: Defense Barrier Around Gaza Will Be Finished in 4-5 Months
The multi-million dollar concrete wall is fitted with sensors and reaches dozens of meters deep into the ground, standing six meters high above ground level.
Palestinian Authority Gives Up, Won’t Fight Against Israeli Peace with Arab States
Instead of fighting a losing battle against Middle East normalization, the Palestinian Authority now hopes to mobilize the new friendly-with-Israel Arab states to pressure concessions from Israel.
Netanyahu Commits Israel to Ending Fossil Fuel Use by 2050, Transitioning to Renewable Energy
Netanyahu noted that a third of Israel’s electricity use will already stem from solar power by 2030.
Four IDF Soldiers without Combat Training, Including Female, Forgotten on Wrong Side of Jordanian...
"The incident will be investigated, lessons will be learned from it and procedures will be updated."
Survey: 56% of Israelis Doubt They Would Accept Covid-19 Vaccines
Among Christian and Muslim Arabs only 35% said they would be vaccinated; and among Haredim and former Haredim, the number was even lower – 26%.
Likud MK David Bitan in ICU with Corona
Following Bitan's diagnosis, at least five other Knesset members were asked to enter solitary confinement.
Report: White House Notifies Congress of $1B Arms Sale to Morocco in Part 2...
The formal notice to Congress by the State Department about the proposed arms deal launches the processing of the sale.
UN Targets Israel in Seven Different Resolutions
The language condemns the Jewish state for “repressive measures” against Syrian citizens in the Golan Heights and renews the mandates of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency.
Video Resurfaces of Warnock Comparing Netanyahu to Segregationist Wallace
It appears that candidate Raphael Warnock still has a lot more to walk back, as new anti-Israel video surfaces.
