Israel’s Deadliest COVID-19 Day: 17 Succumb in 24 Hours

A total of 87,878 Israelis have been infected with the coronavirus; worldwide there are more than 20 million people diagnosed with COVID-19.

Israel Reduces Gaza Fishing Zone to 8 Nautical Miles, Attacks Terror Targets as Arson...

Israeli military forces also struck Hamas terrorist targets in Gaza in the early hours of Wednesday morning in response to the ongoing arson balloon bombing.

Hundreds of Azerbaijani Jews Demonstrate Against Armenia’s Aggression

Between 500 and 600 Azerbaijani Jews marched along the Old City of Jaffa and then demonstrated outside of the Armenian Cultural Center and the Armenian Church. 
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Lebanese MP: ‘Hezbollah Has Taken the Country Hostage and Prisoner’

Hezbollah’s weapons have nothing to do with fighting Israel or protecting Lebanon, and everything to do with maintaining the group’s grip on power in Lebanon, according to Lebanese MP Wehbe Katicha.

Israeli Authorities Seize Tens of Thousands of Balloons on Way to Gaza as Arson...

The balloons were exposed during activity carried out by the Ashdod customs house to prevent the smuggling of weapons and dual-use goods into the Gaza Strip.

US Backs Israel’s Demand for Changes at UNIFIL Before Renewal of Mandate

“The status quo in Lebanon is unacceptable,” says U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft. “Now is the time to ... enable the [peacekeeping] mission to fully achieve what it was set out to accomplish.”

Jewish Representation Losing Ground In Albany And Washington

I have viewed my stature in Albany through the lens of how that helps me deliver for the people in my district, Myrie told The Jewish Press.

Rav Adin Steinsaltz, z”l: What Was His Secret?

The impact he had upon spreading Torah study – thereby bringing Jews closer to G-d and their faith – cannot be overstated.

Netanyahu’s Prosecutor Summoned for Criminal Interrogation over Construction Violations

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit issued a scathing letter to the Rosh HaAyin municipality several weeks ago, criticizing the municipality's conduct.

Destruction, Clashes, Arrests, as Police Demolish 2 Tents, 1 Shed in Outpost near Yitzhar

Thank God, Israel has a rightwing government, and the man in charge of the police forces is a proven rightwing advocate, Homeland Security Minister Amir Ohana.

‘Here, I Feel Truly at Home’: Special Flight from Mexico Brings 200 Immigrants, Volunteers...

From the beginning of 2020 through July, The Jewish Agency has facilitated the Aliyah of 2,269 Olim from Latin America.

Israel Following Turkey’s Actions in Cyprus’ Waters Closely, Supports Greece

Greece, Israel, and Cyprus have established an alliance to counter Turkey. Greece and Cyprus are historic adversaries of Turkey.

Defense Minister Gantz Undergoes Back Surgery

Gantz sustained a back injury years ago during his service in the IDF.

Leading Israeli Entrepreneur Warns Corona Cabinet: New Lockdown Means Mass Layoffs, Economic Collapse

Margalit is the founder of the JVP Fund, a leading venture capital fund in Israel which has invested more than $ 1.4 billion in building 140 companies.

Kamala Harris Pick Prompts Praise, Criticism from Jewish, Israel-Related Groups

One Jewish organization described Harris as a preferable choice when compared to the other candidates who were being considered for the VP spot.
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VP Mike Pence Welcomes Kamala Harris to the Race

Frankly, it was a breath of fresh air to hear the VP sounding so nice and decent in the midst of our ugly, divisive political environment.

Efrat EMT Saves a Life at Own Son’s Wedding

"As I held the woman, she told me that she was having difficulty breathing and felt like she was about to pass out, which she then promptly did in my arms."

Ilhan Omar Beats Challenger in Minnesota Primary

Omar received the endorsements of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, but also—despite past clashes—Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

IDF Attacks Targets in Gaza in Response to 60 Incendiary Balloon Fires

To date, only one Israeli defense minister—Naftali Bennett—has found a solution to this problem, by targeting and killing the members of balloon launching squads.

Kamala Harris: A Mainstream Democrat’s Traditional Friendship with Jews, Israel

“I stood in Yad Vashem, devastated by the silent testimonies of the 6 million Jews that were murdered in the Holocaust, and we must always remember that solemn promise. Never again.”

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Picks Sen. Kamala Harris to be His Vice Presidential...

Harris made history as the first woman of color to be tapped to run as a US vice presidential candidate -- and as a woman married to a Jewish man.

Elizabeth, New Jersey Schools Reopening All-Remote Classes This Fall

All the teachers who said they could not return for “health-related reasons” submitted medical documentation in writing.

Cannabis Use By Pregnant Women Leads to Higher Risk of ASD in Children, But...

Researchers found that women who used cannabis during pregnancy had 1.5 times the risk of giving birth to a child with ASD.
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Israel Deploys ‘Light Saber’ Anti-Balloon Laser to Shoot Down Threats from Gaza

The system is a laser beam that converges through mirrors to the range decided by the operator, according to the range of the threat.

Israel’s Financial Stability in Shadow of COVID-19 So Far Has Been ‘Medium-High,’ Says Bank...

"The steps taken by the Bank of Israel succeeded in eliminating much of the panic in the markets and restored them to proper functioning."

Iran Arrests 5 as Spies for Israel, UK & Germany

At least two of the five have each already been convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Democrats Water Down Legislation to Condition Aid to Lebanese Armed Forces

In addition to Democrats, reportedly, the U.S. State and U.S. Defense Departments have been for continuing the aid, while many in the White House have advocated halting it.

With No Incoming Tourism, Jerusalem Shifts Focus to Israelis

The city is offering free entrances to tourist attractions, culinary tours, tour guides, and other attractions.

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