FDA experts approve Pfizer vaccine

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is widely expected to authorize emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in days. The development comes following the overwhelming endorsement of the…

COVID vaccine arrives in Israel

An initial shipment of Pfizer Inc. coronavirus vaccines arrived in Israel this morning, one day earlier than first announced. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was at Ben Gurion International Airport…

Israel awaits vaccines amid 3rd COVID wave

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reassuring the public that he is doing everything in his power to secure coronavirus vaccines for the nation’s citizens, while also warning that he…

Anti-Netanyahu protests resume

Hundreds of Israelis protested against continued rule by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu across the country last night. The anti-Netanyahu demonstrations have been ongoing for 24 consecutive weeks, over his indictment…

Netanyahu: Gantz needs to put on brakes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling on his coalition partner, Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, to reverse course to avoid the prospect of new elections. Gantz and…

Is Israel facing 4th elections in 2 years?

The grim prospect of heading to the polls for the fourth time in two years looms, as the 23rd Israeli Knesset passed a preliminary vote of no-confidence in the government…

Hamas leader tests positive for coronavirus

The leader of the Islamist Hamas organization, Yahya Al-Sinwar, has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the terror group’s spokesman Hazem Qassem, the 58-year-old Sinwar is “following the advice of…

COVID-19 and National Security: A Global View

Dr. A. T. Symeonidis (RIEAS Academic Advisor) Brief Q & A As the world reels under the raging pandemic, governments face critical questions of stability and, even, survival. National security…

COGAT helps start of Christmas celebration

Christmastime is an important and festive season in the Holy Land, where traditional holiday events attract significant tourism and help bolster local economies. Sadly, this year’s celebrations take place under…

COGAT: Israel ensures aid to Gaza

The IDF Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) has rejected allegations that Israel is doing anything other than its utmost to enable international assistance of medical and health…