Israel to receive 4 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, rollout to begin before FDA approval
The first batch of doses will be enough to inoculate two million people, with a second two-million batch to be ...
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Israel on verge of 3rd wave of coronavirus infections
With infections on the rise, IDF's coronavirus information center recommends reimposing restrictions to keep outbreak under control. In worrying sign ...
Can the Jewish global village survive under COVID?
Many Jewish communities have had to adapt by reimagining their relationships with Israel – and with each other.
Bethlehem's Christmas cheer becomes latest coronavirus victim
Thousands of pilgrims descend upon Bethlehem during the holiday season, but this year the coronavirus has cast a pall ...
Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar tests positive for coronavirus
Sinwar, 58, is "following the advice of health authorities and taking precautionary measures."
Finance Ministry: Economy to shrink 4.2% in 2020, grow 4.5% in 2021
Israel’s economy is poised to shrink 4.2% in 2020 and grow 4.5% next year, the Finance Ministry estimated on ...
Bank of Israel holds key rate, sees optimism over COVID-19 vaccine
"However, the adverse impact on the economy, and particularly on the labor market, is expected to be prolonged," says Bank ...
2,000 Falash Mura set to make aliyah
Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog, Immigration and Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata to depart for Addis Ababa to accompany 500 members ...
'I won't hesitate to recommend a 3rd lockdown'
Emphasizing "there are difficult days ahead," coronavirus chief Nachman Ash says he plans to create "green passport" for Israelis who ...
US professor suspended for anti-Semitic, controversial COVID-19 remarks
The incident was first reported by Ferris State University's newspaper. Screenshots taken by the paper show Professor Thomas Brennan tweeting, ...