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Israel Launches Largest Charitable Distribution Project in its History through Colel Chabad
A total of 200,000 needy families will be assisted through the effort.
1,000 Doses of Russia’s Sputnik Vaccine Transferred to Gaza
One thousand doses of the Russian-developed Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine were delivered to Gaza via the Israeli land crossing.
Syrian Report: Israel and Syria to Exchange Civilian for 2 Terrorists
The Israeli civilian recently wandered into Syria, and now two terrorists are being traded with Syria to free her.
Iran Denounces Dissident Judoka for Competing in Israel
“I apologize to the families of the martyrs and the Iranian people ... and am ashamed that a foolish athlete who only considers his personal interests traveled to Tel Aviv,” says the head of the Iranian Judo Association about Saeid Mollaei, now a Mongolian citizen.
Google Grants Israeli Nonprofit Lender $1 Million ‘Impact Loan’ to Help Small Businesses
“Small businesses are the heart of the economy and in the past year we have felt the need to do more for them,” says Google Israel Director Barak Regev.
Watch: Rep. Ilhan Omar Calls on Biden Administration to Support Referring Israel to ICC
The court’s ability to “investigate, probe and render justice” is being undermined in the United States, says Omar.
Israeli Scientists Prove Ozone is Effective Disinfectant Against Coronavirus
"Its advantage over common disinfectants . . . is its ability to disinfect objects and aerosols within a room, and not just exposed surfaces, rapidly and with no danger to public health."
Hezbollah Abductor of Late IDF Reservists Goldwasser & Regev Dies of COVID-19 Complications
The bodies of Goldwasser and Regev were only returned to Israel on July 16, 2008. Their abductors were never captured.
Golan Heights Cloaked in White, Forecasters Say Jerusalem is Next
Families with children made plans for snowball fights, snow sculptures and in some more enterprising homes, “snow cones.”
Labor Party’s Arab Candidate Disqualified by Central Elections Commission
Ben-Gvir: If she was Jewish and had spoken in that manner against Arabs as she has against Jews, “she would have been arrested.”
Palestinian Authority to Sue the JNF at ICC for Alleged War Crimes
The Palestinian Authority warned Arabs to not be tricked by intermediaries trying to buy land on behalf of the Jews.
Hezbollah Threatens Israel In Response to IDF Military Drill
“No one can guarantee that a few days of combat between us and Israel won’t lead to a wider war."
4M Israelis Already Vaccinated, Measures Considered to Persuade the Rest
The carrot: “Those who get vaccinated will be able to go out and enjoy theater, movies, sports events, flights abroad, restaurants and more.”
Exiled Iranian Judoka Arrives in Israel to Compete in Tel Aviv Grand Slam
Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw a match at the 2019 World Judo Championships to avoid a bout with Israeli counterpart Sagi Muki, is now competing on behalf of Mongolia.
Rabbinical Group: Omar’s Promotion Shows ‘Congress Willing to Tolerate Anti-Semitism’
Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, Israel regional vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, called her new appointment “dangerous.”
Pandemic Translates Into Less Anti-Semitism For British Jews
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IDF ‘Galilee Rose’ Military Drill Ends With Message to Hezbollah
“During a month of fighting in southern Lebanon in 2006, we attacked some 3,500 targets, the same number we have simulated in just one day.”
Israel Turns to Russia on ‘Sensitive’ Humanitarian Issue in Syria
It was expected that Prime Minister Netanyahu would address the nation on national television Tuesday night but the broadcast did not happen. No explanation was given.
White House: ‘Netanyahu Will Be The First Call in the Middle East’
“It will be soon, I don’t have an exact day, but it is soon.”
New York Mutation of COVID-19 Discovered in Big Apple
“Based on the dates of collection of these isolates, it appears that the frequency of these isolates is increasing,” the scientists noted.
GDP in Israel Shrank by 2.4% in 2020, Less Than Feared
Israel Minister of Finance Yisrael Katz stated that this number is “another proof of the strength of the Israeli economy.”
Gideon Saar Dumps Lincoln Project, Will Biden Finally Call Netanyahu?
Biden may not be calling Netanyahu to make Bibi look weak ahead of the Israeli elections.
Abu Dhabi Weapons Show Pleading with Netanyahu to Let Israeli Defense Industry Delegation Visit
"This is a severe blow, beyond the money we have invested in the exhibition display and the possibility of meeting security representatives from the Gulf in public for the first time."
Cuomo Pleads Guilty Only to Delaying Info on Nursing Home Corona Deaths – Not...
On March 25, the Cuomo administration barred nursing homes from refusing applicants infected with COVID-19.
Fatah Splits into Competing Lists Ahead of PA Elections
The different factions are threatening to publish damaging information about the other factions.
Report: Iran Behind Plot to Attack UAE Embassies in Africa
Tehran has set its sights on the UAE due to its rapprochement with Israel and efforts to hinder Iran’s nuclear program, says The New York Times.
Report: Joint Arab List leader Ayman Odeh receives funds from PLO
Palestinian Authority treasurer Ramzi Khuri “funds various expenses that MK Odeh has as the head of an Arab party,” a P.A. official tells Israel’s Channel 20.
Hebrew U Research Examines Effect of Natural Disasters on Charitable and Criminal Activity
Neighboring regions and even those communities more distanced from the disaster zone would see a marked increase in philanthropy.
MDA Deploys Emergency All-Terrain Vehicles Across Israel
The drivers were trained in the safe operation of the vehicle, driving in off-road conditions, and operating the vehicle with a patient on board.