Israel Hosts Roundtable to Tackle COVID-19 Challenges Facing Jewish Communities Around the World

Israel is reaching out to the Jews of the Diaspora and has initiated a roundtable of global and regional Jewish organizations to assess the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Jewish communities and prepare a plan for their rehabilitation.

United Hatzalah Purchased Unprecedented $15 Million of Medical Supplies for Continuing War

“We are purchasing medical equipment at a rate that has never been done before."

Trump Returns to the White House: ‘Don’t Be Afraid of Covid’

Well after midnight, the president tweeted: "Will be back on the Campaign Trail soon!!! The Fake News only shows the Fake Polls."

Guide for Families and Children Coping With the Meron Tragedy

Encourage your children to share what they have heard, and how they have reacted.

Eighth Field Hospital Established in Gaza, This One in Deir Al-Balah

This eighth hospital is located in the area of Deir al-Balah and will provide humanitarian aid to the Gazan residents temporarily evacuated from the eastern Rafah area.

5 Cases of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Confirmed in New York

"This is not cause for alarm. We knew this variant was coming and we have the tools to stop the spread."

Hebrew U Researchers Discover Promising Treatment Against Aggressive Brain Tumors

"Not only can this breakthrough molecule kill tumor cells on its own, it has the power to help former chemotherapy-resistant cells become chemotherapy-sensitive once again.”

First Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Rhode Island

Also this weekend, the US Surgeon General this weekend urged the average American to stop. buying. masks.

MK Ben-Gvir Injured in Car Accident, Refused Hospitalization to Vote Against Bennett

The accident between two vehicles was reportedly the fault of MK Ben-Gvir's chauffeur.

Israeli Health Ministry Extends Travel Warning to Asian Nations

“The ministry sees the public as a key partner in disease prevention, and we can only contend with it together.”

Hatzalah Covert Operations Deliver Medicine, Food, Aliyah Papers to Ukrainian Jews

"These undercover deliveries of food and medical supplies to people inside Ukraine are of vital importance and save lives."

New House Bill Will Enhance US-Israel Fight Against COVID-19, Reduce Dependence on China

They also advocate inclusion of $12 million, matched by Israel, to fund new COVID-19 research partnerships in future legislation.

Quick Thinking EMT Saves a Life with an Aspirin

Kalanit realized that the paramedic and ambulance weren't arriving for another few minutes, so she had to take action on her own.

Corona Czar Gamzu Against Letting In 16,000 US Yeshiva Students

"We need to do something wise here to prevent another fire," Gamzu said.

Health Ministry Chief: Haredi Society Accounts for 34% of Israel’s Covid-19 Cases

Minister Handel proposes that the Corona Czar and the Cabinet present clear and measurable morbidity targets and exit strategies for each decision they pass.

Hebrew University Discovery May Revolutionize Chemotherapy

It is a method that delivers chemotherapy drugs directly to malignant cells and bypasses healthy ones.

Genesis Prize Awarded to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla

The Genesis Prize Chairman praised the role of Jewish scientists and physicians in combating the pandemic.

Israeli Rescued in Nepal

A Magnus rescue force tracked down and rescued the hiker, who had broken both of his legs and one arm.

Hebrew U’s Dr. Yosef Buganim Honored for Stem Cell Research Breakthroughs

A top Israeli medical scientist receives an award for work that may help women with placenta problems give birth to healthy children.

Infected Anti-Vaxers Impede Israel’s Quality of Care as Hospital Staffs Are Near Collapse

Much has been said in the past about the right of a democracy to protect itself by suspending certain rights in time of an emergency.

Head of Efrat Hesder Yeshiva Won’t Admit Unvaccinated Students

Rabby Neria explained that unvaccinated individuals are likely to infect fellow students and bring about the shutting down of the yeshiva.

Environmental Protection Minister Pushing Ban on Disposable Items in Israel’s National Parks

The new rules will also regulate driving in the parks, and prohibit all waste dumping except in containers designated for this purpose.

Russia Angry at Israel for Supporting WHO’s Move Out of Moscow

"Intentional attacks on health care facilities are a breach of international humanitarian law."

Israel Sends Three Bulletproof Ambulances to Ukraine

An additional ambulance was sent to Ukrainian rescue forces in the past weeks and is already assisting rescue forces in life-saving activities.

With 19 Seats in the Polls, Bennett’s New Book Hits the Stands: ‘How to...

Bennett harshly criticizes the former director general of the Health Ministry, Moshe Bar-Siman Tov, and the head of the public health services department, Professor Michal Sadecki – both no longer in their posts.

Swine Flu Strikes Israeli Jewish Community in Uman

"We are managing here on a day-by-day basis, even with a number of very difficult cases, even a few fatalities, God forbid,... with first aid kits."

Woman Gives Birth on Highway 4 near Ashkelon

“This was a truly meaningful way to start one’s day.”

Hatzalah EMT Saves Toddler Who Choked on a Candy

After a quick check that the child’s condition was fine, and that no pieces of candy were left behind inside the child's throat, Shalom handed him to his frantic mother.

Report: 97% of Gaza’s Drinking Water at Sewer Quality

"The sewage reaches the beaches of Ashkelon and Ashdod, but first it pollutes our own beaches."

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