Israel’s ‘fast pass’ to normalcy

“Vaccinated? Get the Green Pass and get back to life.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted that message, as the country jump-started the economy with the staged reopening of some…

Nasrallah slams IDF drill, threatens war

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel against intimidation and warned any attack would be reciprocated. “We are not looking for a confrontation but we don’t leave the blood of…

Israel reports 94% vaccine success

Israel’s largest healthcare provider is reporting a 94% decline in symptomatic coronavirus infections among 600,000 people who have been administered both doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine. The Clalit…

Israel a world case study for vaccinations

The world’s most efficient coronavirus inoculation drive has been achieved by Israel, whose efficient and swift campaign has also made the country into the largest real-world study of the Pfizer…

IDF holds Lightning Storm drill

The Israeli Defense Forces have wrapped up their latest mass exercise codenamed "Lightning Storm" conducted along the northern border with Lebanon. According to a statement from the Israeli military, part…

UAE halts funding to UNRWA

The United Arab Emirates does not plan to resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees, which it suspended last year. According to statements…

Israel, Greece sign tourism pact

Israel and Greece are hoping to spearhead a “green passport” program to enable the resumption of international travel for people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Israeli Prime Minister…

Netanyahu faces protest, trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty to corruption charges in the Jerusalem District Court today. “I confirm the written answer submitted in my name,” Netanyahu told the 3-judge…

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…