Dec 14, 2021
Bennett hails UAE trip as “significant”
"This is the essence of peace and the new reality in the region," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said about his landmark visit to the United Arab Emirates. By Erin…
Dec 13, 2021
Israeli PM makes historic visit to UAE
On the first official visit by an Israeli leader to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan at the…
Dec 13, 2021
Israel tightens travel ban
Britain and Denmark have been added to the "red" list of countries Israelis are forbidden to visit in an effort to limit spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. By Erin…
Nov 29, 2021
Israel bans entry due to Omicron variant
Becoming the first country to completely seal its borders in response to the new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant, Israel has barred all non-citizens for 2 weeks. By Erin…
Nov 16, 2021
Israeli economy blossoms
Despite devastation on businesses wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli economy is expected to rebound with a 7.1% rise this year. By Erin Viner The Finance Ministry announced the…
Nov 12, 2021
Israel holds COVID drill
The day-long "Omega Exercise," named for a fictitious strain of the coronavirus, was conducted in preparedness to ensure the country is equipped to cope with all future scenarios. By Erin…
Nov 10, 2021
Over 4 million Israelis received booster vax
As of this morning, 4,001,031 citizens have been administered all 3 available doses of the coronavirus vaccine. By Erin Viner Ministry of Health data shows that 1,320,670 Israelis have recovered…
Oct 25, 2021
Israel, UAE sign ‘green’ travel deal
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have signed a "green corridor" agreement to allow the free entry of passengers vaccinated against the coronavirus to travel between their two nations. By…
Oct 22, 2021
Israel to welcome vaccinated visitors
Individual tourists who are innoculated against the coronavirus will be able to enter Israel starting 1 November according to a government decision. By Erin Viner Israel's borders have largely…
Oct 20, 2021
Israeli COVID deaths top 8,000
A grim milestone has been marked in Israel, where the number of people who have died due to the coronavirus pandemic has reached 8,023. By Erin Viner Ministry of Health…