Israel Tightens Restrictions to Combat Coronavirus Resurgence
Tel Aviv — The Israeli government slapped restrictions on outgoing flights on Friday as part of a slew of measures to bolster a second virus lockdown imposed last week.
Miri Regev
Tel Aviv Plan to Reopen Restaurants Includes One-time Menus, Hand Sanitizers on All Tables
TEL AVIV – The city of Tel Aviv is considering allowing restaurants and cafes to reopen as early as next weekend, provided they adhere to certain restrictions including single-use menus, hand sanitizers on every table and thorough disinfection procedures.
Israel’s Soccer League to Resume, but Without Fans
TEL AVIV – Israel’s soccer league is expected to resume matches, sans spectators, in coming weeks after a two and a half month layoff, according to a new agreement signed Wednesday between the Health Ministry and league officials.
Israel’s High Court Rejects Anti-Netanyahu Petition, Greenlights Gov’t Deal
TEL AVIV – The High Court of Justice unanimously rejected petitions about whether to allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government despite his indictment in three corruption cases, allowing him to go ahead with the controversial rotational unity coalition deal signed with Blue and White chief Benny Gantz.
Israel Heads to Elections for the Third Time in a Year
TEL AVIV – Israelis will head to the polls for the third time in a year as the Knesset voted to dissolve itself Wednesday night after 11th hour attempts to form a government failed.
Israel Arrests Palestinian Suspected of Deadly Givat Asaf Terror Attack
TEL AVIV – Israeli security forces arrested a Palestinian suspected of killing two IDF soldiers outside the West Bank settlement of Givat Asaf last month, Israel’s Shin Bet security services said Tuesday morning.
Netanyahu: Israeli ‘Occupation’ Is ‘Baloney’
TEL AVIV – The occupation of the Palestinians is baloney, empires have conquered and replaced entire populations and no one ever bats an eyelid, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a faction meeting for his Likud party on Monday.
Likud Minister Calls for ‘Peace and Security’ at Dubai Conference
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Communications Minister Ayoub Kara called for “peace and security” on Tuesday during a visit to the United Arab Emirates, as Israel launches an unprecedented diplomatic push into Gulf states.
Israeli Sports Minister: Argentina Soccer Game Cancelled Over Terror, Not Boycott
TEL AVIV – Israeli sports minister said the cancellation of the Argentina’s decision to cancel its friendly game with Israel scheduled for Saturday amid pressure from pro-Palestinian groups was “terror, not BDS.”
Eurovision Denies Hesitation to Host Competition in Jerusalem, Says Details Being Finalized
TEL AVIV – Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest dispelled rumors that next year’s competition would not take place in Israel as “speculation only,” JTA reported.
Natalie Portman Denounced By Israeli Government, Praised By BDS, for Genesis Award No Show
Natalie Portman’s decision to cancel her upcoming trip to Israel to accept a special award has been met by equal measures of anger and dismay in the Jewish state.
Israeli Movie Shortlisted For Foreign Language Film Oscar
An Israeli film that stirred controversy in the Jewish state is shortlisted for an Oscar, Israeli media outlets reported on Friday.
Israel Threatens Withdrawal From Major Bike Race Over Misnomer ‘West Jerusalem’
TEL AVIV – Senior Israeli officials threatened Wednesday to withdraw their partnership from a major Italian cycling race after organizers said the first stage would begin in “West Jerusalem.”
Israeli Minister: ‘Obama Is History, We Have Trump’
TEL AVIV – “Obama is history. We have Trump,” Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev said on Tuesday, adding that President Barack Obama never supported Israel.
Israeli Art Student’s Poster Of Netanyahu With Noose Prompts Police Probe
TEL AVIV – An Israeli art student who exhibited posters featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a noose and the word “Rope,” surrounding another poster of assassinated prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, was investigated for incitement by Jerusalem police on Tuesday evening.
WATCH: Israel’s Culture Minister Slams Holocaust-Themed Ice Dance From Wife Of Putin Aide
TEL AVIV – Israel’s Culture Minister on Sunday slammed a Russian reality television show for featuring a Holocaust-themed figure skating performance in which the skaters – one of whom is the wife of President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman – wore concentration camp uniforms decked out with yellow Stars of David.
Israeli Sports Minister: Memorial For Munich Massacre Victims Must Be Part Of Olympics Ceremony
TEL AVIV – The Olympics opening ceremony must include a commemoration for the 11 Israeli athletes and coaches killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics, Israel’s Minister for Culture and Sport said Sunday.
200,000 Crowd Tel Aviv Streets For Annual Gay Pride Parade
Under arches of rainbow balloons and flags, more than 200,000 people thronged through the streets of Tel Aviv Friday for the annual Gay Pride Parade.
