Apr 06, 2021
Jordanian prince accused of plot
Unusual royal drama in Jordan may have deep reverberations throughout the Hashemite Kingdom, a key ally of the United States and with whom Israel signed a peace treaty in 1994.…
Feb 03, 2021
Netanyahu to visit UAE
[This article has been updated to reflect the postponement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to the UAE, due to Israel's coronavirus national lockdown]. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans…
Sep 25, 2020
Israel to mark Yom Kippur in tight lockdown
Israel officially entered a nationwide shutdown aimed at curbing spread of the coronavirus, during which the population’s freedom-of-movement will significantly be restricted for a minimum of 16 days. Israeli Police…
Sep 18, 2020
Israel marks Jewish New Year in lockdown
Israel entered its second official nationwide lockdown today, amid the seemingly uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus. The closure comes on the Eve of Jewish celebration of the Rosh HaShanah New…
Sep 17, 2020
Rivlin: 2nd lockdown against virus must succeed
Israeli authorities are preparing to enforce a general nationwide lockdown aimed at containing the coronavirus. The measures are set to go into effect at 2 PM tomorrow, just hours before…
Sep 16, 2020
Israel welcomes peace with UAE, Bahrain
Israelis are greeting the signing of the historic normalization accords with the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The official signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords was held…
Sep 14, 2020
Strict COVID-19 lockdown set in Israel
Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet approved the enforcement of a nationwide lockdown for the upcoming Jewish Holy Holy Days. The three-week closure will start on 18 September 2:00 PM on the Eve…
Sep 08, 2020
COVID curfews placed on 40 Israeli cities
Israel’s governmental Coronavirus Cabinet announced that beginning this evening, restrictions will be implemented in 40 cities, towns, communities and neighborhoods where the disease is prevalent. The official body, tasked with…
Sep 04, 2020
Israel strives to lower COVID-19 morbidity surge
Israel set a new world record in the daily coronavirus infection rate per capita yesterday when 3,140 people tested positive within just 24 hours. A total of 125,755 Israelis have…
Jun 09, 2020
Israel hits brakes on economy reopening
An emergency meeting of the so-called corona-cabinet concluded, after which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a decision has been made to hold-off further easing of restrictions over a…