Teachers Union, Finance Ministry clash as schools open on Sunday
On Sunday morning, the Health Ministry showed only 4,826 active cases of coronavirus in Israel, among them, 65 who were intubated. So far, 248 people have died.
Medical miracle in Jerusalem: Surgeries save man with rod in his head
“I did not feel any pain at all. I do not know how to explain it," said Kamel Abdel Rahman. "The rod just went through, one side to the other," recalled one of the Hadassah doctors.
Defense Ministry to establish four intensive care units in Petah Tikva
The project is estimated at about NIS 30 million.
Rabbi Yigal Levinstein: Conversion therapy must begin at very young age
The rabbi claimed that conversion therapy is a necessary procedure between ages 13 and 15 in order to rid people of their homosexual tendencies.
Coronavirus crisis improved Jewish-Arab relations - new survey
However, relations between the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the rest of Israeli society appear to have been damaged.
How Israel prevented an even larger COVID-19 disaster
As we struggle to recover economically and physically from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to understand just how severe the crisis could have been had it not been for EMS services like MDA.
ICC: Smear campaigns don't change facts about 'Palestine' probe
'Fact: my Office is executing its mandate concerning Palestine situation with utmost professionalism, independence and objectivity in strict conformity with the Rome Statute'
Is the coronavirus a blessing for Hezbollah? – opinion
In the midst of this coronavirus, Lebanon defaulted its $1.2 billion loan this past March, setting up the stage for Hezbollah to take over the government’s role in providing civil services.
Security cabinet: Israel didn't expect Iranian cyberattack on water system
'This was an attack that goes against all codes, even in war. This is an attack that cannot be done.'
TAU identifies method to increase chances of pregnancy through IVF
With the new advances, fertility doctors will be able to hand-select the healthiest and quality sperm for artificial insemination, in effect increasing a woman's chance of becoming pregnant.
Solomon Molcho: Portugal's converso messiah
Although they are now forgotten in the minds of most Jews, their impact on conversos in Portugal and exiles from Spain cannot be underestimated.
Israeli girl revamps classic playing cards to represent gender equality
"All genders are equal, so why is the Queen worth less? And what about the Jack, where's the princess?"
Tucker Carlson slams Ilhan Omar as 'loathsome' over Flynn comments
"Can a single human actually be as loathsome as Ilhan Omar? It's hard to believe. She's like a parody of repulsiveness," the Fox News anchor said.
Benjamin Netanyahu suggests microchipping kids, slammed by experts
"If the information with the kids' location is uploaded to the internet, a pedophile with some cyber knowledge may invade the system and stalk them," cyber expert Einat Meron said.
Annexation lacks majority support among Israelis - poll
A majority of Israeli-Jews (51.7%) supported annexation and 8.8% of Israeli-Arabs supported it, while 27.9% of Israeli-Jews opposed it and 51.9% of Israel-Arabs were against it.
Eight Israeli start-ups invited to pitch at Arizona investment conference
The Israeli companies (founders and entrepreneurs) that were selected are: ConfirmU, VisibleZone, AuraAir, Fixel, BC Bike, EZSave, IMNA Solutions and Beyond Appearances.
Likud set for 'world war' over portfolios
Dermer set to stay in Washington til US election, taking away plum post in crowded Likud
WHO denies report that China asked org to cover-up coronavirus severity
The WHO noted that China confirmed human-to-human transmision on Janurary 20, a day before the purported conversation between Jingping and Ghebreyesus
In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic
'What we're fighting against is these long-term trends in which being selfish, being tribal, being divided, and seeing others as an enemy'
San Diego man walks around stores wearing swastika medical mask
The incident is currently being investigated by the local sheriff's department.
WJC President supports decision to postpone Malmo forum on antisemitism
The event had been scheduled to take place in October of this year, marking 75 years since the end of the second world war, but will now take place in 2021.
Wiesenthal Center: Paris mayor, remove antisemitic stickers
In a letter to the mayor, Dr. Shimon Samuels said that there is “a growing pandemic of antisemitic stickers in and around the Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est area.
Five Israelis charged in binary options fraud cases in Canada, US
The two cases defrauded over 59,700 customers out of over $61 million
Israeli trapped on boat near Jamaica, cannot dock due to COVID-19
The man, Amit Mendel, was sailing across the ocean when the coronavirus pandemic erupted. Now he is refused permission to dock and is trapped in his boat.
Israel shares picture of Rabindranath Tagore street in honor of birthday
Israel's foreign embassy in India shared a picture Saturday of a street in Tel Aviv named after famed and revered Indian polymath, poet, musician, artist and ayurveda-researcher Rabindranath Tagore.
Golf tournament to use high-tech ID chip badges to track spectators
The sale of draft beer and fountain drinks will be prohibited while all transactions will be restricted to credit cards.
The US administration's effective peace work in Israel
The moving of the embassy not only put an end to a historic travesty but also made clear to the world something everyone anyhow already knew – Jerusalem is not for sale.
New coronavirus strain more contagious than original - study
The strain was originally seen spreading in Europe, after which it spread to the rest of the world and is currently the most common strain.
Hedy Lamarr: The real Wonder Woman
In her time she was regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world. She also holds a strong claim to have been the smartest.
Rachel Gemara - A corona hero
Rachel Gemara reflects on her work at a Jerusalem hospital
Villagers in Pakistan face threat from rising seawater
The intrusion of the Arabian Sea into the mouth of the Indus River in Pakistanis forcing villages to relocate inland, and threatening livelihoods.
Pakistani program would raise female literacy by cellphone
The provincial government in Pakistan's Sindh province is planning a literacy program to reach women and girls in remote areas via cell phones.
Chinese measure aims at easing pressure on students
Many in China think academic pressure on children is out of hand but it is not clear a measure to deemphasize cramming will work.
Low price supports may be souring Pakistani farmers on wheat
Pakistani farmers seem to be losing interest in growing wheat because the government has failed to increase wheat price supports enough, growers say.
EU critical of Turkey's decision to ban Twitter
European leaders said Friday they were frustrated by Turkey's decision to restrict access to the social media website Twitter.
Sudanese member of ICRC killed by stray bullet in Darfur
The International Committee of the Red Cross said Friday a Sudanese member of its staff was killed by a stray bullet in the restive Darfur region.
Israeli settlements require international legal attention, envoy says
A U.N. special envoy on Palestinian issues said Friday it was time for the International Court of Justice to assess what he said was Israeli colonialism.
Police in Pakistani province awaiting outside training
Officers in Punjab's police department, Pakistan's largest, are seen as undertrained and inefficient, but help may be on the way.
OPCW: Nearly half of Syrian chemical agents out of the country
Nearly half of the declared chemical weapons in Syria have been removed from the country, a U.N. monitoring mission said Thursday.
Work at North Korea missile, nuclear sites ongoing, Johns Hopkins says
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University said Thursday work was ongoing at North Korean nuclear and missile sites, but no imminent threat is apparent.
British reconstruction team ends operations in Helmand
Thursday is the final working day for a British provincial reconstruction team in the Afghan province of Helmand, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said.
Violence in CAR 'terrifying,' U.N.'s Navi Pillay says
The security situation in the Central African Republic remains dire, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said Thursday.
EU proposes relief from customs duties for Ukraine
The European Parliament said Thursday it was considering a unilateral move to give Ukraine relief from customs duties.
Obama optimistic about prospects for Iranian nuclear agreement
There's a chance for Iran to reach a comprehensive nuclear agreement that would benefit its people if the rights steps are taken, President Obama said Thursday.
UNIFIL credits Lebanese forces with maintaining relative security
The Lebanese military is commended for its commitment to peace in light of its vast security obligations, a UNIFIL official said Wednesday.
Afghan democracy depends on political role for women, U.N. says
Elections can only be representative if all members of society, including women, play a role, the head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan said Wednesday.
Iranian nuclear talks described as useful; more scheduled for April
Iran's deputy foreign minister said nuclear negotiations in Vienna were useful and another round of talks was scheduled over the course of three days in April.
U.S. lawmakers says decision on Syrian diplomats appropriate
A decision from the U.S. State Department to expel Syrian diplomats from the country was long overdue, members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said.
U.N. envoy says military gain trumping diplomacy in South Sudan
Rival parties to the conflict in South Sudan are putting military gains ahead of political settlement, a top U.N. official told the Security Council.
EU extends financial hand to cash-strapped Ukraine
Lending a financial hand to Ukraine is a safeguard that will ensure stability on the European continent, a European monetary official said Wednesday.