Israel reportedly ships roughly 100,000 Moderna vaccines to some 15 allies, including countries that have recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, as well as several friendly African countries
Ashkenazi remarks follow Iran's announcement it will limit international access to its nuclear sites; 'Iran is moving in the wrong direction' warns U.S. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price
Knesset panel approves isolation in hotels for arrivals from abroad until March 2; those who wish to isolate at home instead will be asked to put down NIS-1,500 deposit for a tracking kit
Legislation permits municipalities to acquire names, ID numbers, addresses and telephone numbers of local residents who have not yet been inoculated against coronavirus or missed second dose in order to encourage them to receive it
Comrades who found soldier in secluded area of Jordan Valley base initially thought he had been hit by stones; investigation points to weapon used in target practice misfiring when held by commanding officer
Secretary of State says he urges Human Rights Council to look at how it conducts its business including disproportionate focus on Israel as he 'humbly' asks member states for support in bid to return to seat in Geneva-based assembly
Binyamin Cohen, resident of local settlement of Yitzhar says he was standing at nearby junction when he was approached by 'an Arab with a knife' who fled the scene; troops arrive at adjacent Palestinian village of Huwara
Biden's senior health adviser credits decades-old and trusted Israeli healthcare system for success of campaign; warns U.S. still has long way to go before seeing reduction in morbidity despite recent drop in new coronavirus cases
Restrictions to begin Thursday evening, will be in effect from 8:30pm to 5am until Sunday; public transportation to be minimized in order to prevent travel to illicit parties over period of normally festive holiday
According to charges, defendant and seven others arrived at the Palestinian village of Sarta in the northern West Bank, threw stun grenades into two homes, hurled stones at four others and vandalized three vehicles
Netanyahu, Gantz and Ashkenazi agree to show a united front on Israeli misgivings and proposed improvements to nuclear deal, which will be relayed by National Security Council to White House counterparts
All 11 people tested positive for COVID upon arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport, having apparently presented necessary negative test before boarding; fellow passenger says group of Haredi men were bragging about using faked tests to board
Recipients include Honduras, which is due to relocate embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; PMO says vaccines earmarked for medics in countries receiving doses; official says Ashkenazi, Blinken discussed issue of vaccines for PA
IDF, IAF chiefs honor 105-year-old World War II veteran and corps founder Alex Ziloni as 'a token of appreciation for his many decades of dedication to the State of Israel'
Officials urge Israelis to adhere to health regulations as infection rate tops weekly average for second day running; only 6.2% of new cases recorded among citizens over 60
Top U.S. and Israeli diplomats discuss regional challenges as well as Israel's battle against COVID-19 pandemic, with secretary of state reiterating his country's 'unwavering commitment to Israel's security'
Ministers recognize disappearance of over 1,000 children while families were told by officials they had died without ever providing proof in state's early years; PM dubs saga as 'most painful chapter in country's history'
Hearings will resume on April 5 and will take place 3 times a week; judges blast AG, State Prosecutor for misconduct and will consider whether to throw out some evidence at the end of proceedings
Measure put in place as alternative to isolation hotels until electronic substitute is found despite thousands of Israelis still being stranded abroad; arrivals describe 'degrading' behavior by police
Advocacy group reports almost 3,000 cases in 2020 - a 27% increase from previous year, with 1 in 5 victims under the age of 18; pandemic and subsequent lockdowns lead to rise in abuse and harassment at home, study found
Palestinian official and Abbas rival Dahlan secures initial supply of some 20,000 Russian vaccines from the UAE; medical workers and patients with chronic diseases to be given vaccination priority
PM meets with Gantz and Ashkenazi to present a united front on the matter to Biden administration, with whom Netanyahu expects discord, and prevent out of turn remarks from rivals during election campaign
Health minister also favors limiting public transport to prevent young people, especially in the Haredi sector, from arriving at places where illegal mass parties are planned; cultural, sporting events to be excluded
Military says the Gazan vessel approached a patrol boat and was identified as a threat, prompting the troops to open fire and sink it; no one was reported to have been hurt in the incident
Deputy Health Minister Kisch tells Ynet despite the vaccination drive, majority of young people ? who tend to throw mass parties - still not inoculated; meanwhile, Israelis line up in front of shopping centers to buy Purim costumes
According to Palestinian sources, Deputy Minister Fateen Mulla represented Likud, while Abbas's confidant Muhammad Madani spoke for Fatah; talks were held in light of alleged Palestinian fear of 'right wing radicals' Saar and Bennett
Municipalities propose two or three days of condensed in-person schooling a week; Teachers' Union cries out against decision, says only Education Ministry can authorize move
Health officials say vaccinations will begin Monday, with priority for medical workers and those with chronic diseases; step by Mohamad Dahlan believed attempt to score points ahead of Palestinian polls in summer
Hezbollah-affiliated reporter posts photos allegedly showing woman in a jeep and civilian clothes near the fence during period of high alert for retaliatory attack against IDF by Hezbollah for death of militant in July
Ahead of May and July votes, factions commit to respect results and to peaceful transfer of power afterward if necessary; memorandum also asserts PLO as the sole legitimate representative for the Palestinian people
New Russian documentary series opens with video filmed by a Soviet officer of man believed to be Cohen, dubbed 'greatest Israeli spy who has ever operated in an Arab country'
Jerusalem hospital says Osnat Ben Sheetrit, 32-year-old mother of four, had no underlying health issues; 50 pregnant women currently hospitalized in Israel with COVID; experts urge expectant mothers to get vaccinated as soon as possible
Danny Ayalon says that despite the president's delay in calling Netanyahu, he and his administration are wholly invested in Israel's security; former ambassador also says Biden determined to return to Iran nuclear deal
Netanyahu tells reporters that 'not one Israeli vaccine' was involved in Kremlin-brokered exchange of Israeli woman for two Syrian shepherds who crossed border, but does not address whether Jerusalem paid for Russian vaccines
Despite being allowed to return to operations after months of inactivity, many business owners are cautious; gym owner says one problem is that their main customer base of young adults were only recently offered vaccines
Shops to be open to all, access to leisure sites like gyms and theatres limited to fully vaccinated Israelis or those who have recovered from the disease with presumed immunity; 'Green Pass' status displayed on a special Health Ministry app
Zarif suggests European Union foreign policy chief could coordinate next move; Tehran insists United States must first lift Trump's sanctions while Washington says Iran must return to compliance with 2015 deal as initial step
Biden aides wanted to avoid blindsiding Jerusalem over the new plans, which included telling UN Security Council that Democrat's administration was rescinding Trump's assertion that all UN sanctions on Tehran were reimposed
25-year-old former settler crossed into Syria weeks ago, released in exchange for two Syrian shepherds and additional Israeli compensation under gag order; initial swap was for two prisoners who refused to be sent to Syria
Development comes just hours after IDF troops released 2 Syrian shepherds in an apparent effort to secure the release of an Israeli woman from Syrian detention; sources say deal set to be completed later in the day
Bride and groom claim all 100 attendees had been vaccinated against coronavirus, therefore the event doesn't violate health restrictions; officers fine participants, several employees and the hall's owner
Those who had been vaccinated or recovered from the virus will be able to access their Green Pass from Sunday via Health Ministry 'Ramzor' app or dedicated website to present at gyms, hotels and other facilities
Exiled politician Mohammed Dahlan claims UAE to send a large shipment of Sputnik V vaccines to Gaza in a bid to outshine Abbas ahead of May elections; Dahlan is banned from running in the elections but his allies could emerge as kingmakers
IDF troops hand the shepherds, who were arrested after deliberately crossing into Israel, over to the Red Cross personnel as the deal to secure the release of an Israeli woman from Syria set to conclude in the coming hours
Health czar says discussed 'uncompromising enforcement and punishment' for forgers and users of forged documents, says COVID convalescents will also be vaccinated against virus
Many Israelis who recovered from COVID-19 months ago carry very few antibodies and are afraid of getting infected again; Health Ministry refuses to vaccinate them but says will examine the issue
Total fatalities in January 14.1% higher than same period in 2020; with 5,473 COVID deaths since beginning of pandemic, one out of every 135 Israelis ill with the pathogen succumbs to it
Capital's schools open as usual despite layer of snow blanketing the city; dozens of firefighting and rescue teams deployed to clear out the snow; Large swathes of Golan Heights, and even areas in country's south, covered in white
PMO describes hour-long conversation between heads of state as 'very friendly and warm' as they discussed building on recent Mideast peace agreements, Iranian threat and pandemic; POTUS praises PM for handling of pandemic
Speaking to Army Radio, PM declines to comment on reports regarding the identity of two Druze prisoners set to be exchanged for an Israeli woman who was detained after accidentally crossing the border into Syria
Officials say despite order from last year to bolster security against cyber threats and allocation of funds, local water companies have yet to take prerequisite measures to safeguard facilities
Frosty weather blows snowflakes on the capital, but the sleet has yet to blanket the Holy City; snow expected to give way to more rain starting early Thursday
Legislative and presidential vote to be held on May 22 and July 31, respectively, for the first time in 15 years; 2.6 million out of 2.8 million eligible voters register before Tuesday deadline
Top defense officials head to Russia to iron out details of exchange; Syrian news agency says deal would see release of Israeli woman detained for accidentally crossing border in return for two Golan Heights residents, including one convicted in Hezbollah bomb plot
Shipment 2,000 doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine was approved by Israel, but decision is being slammed by right-wing politicians and families of Israeli citizens and fallen soldiers held by Hamas in Gaza
Meteorologists say the amount of snowfall recorded so far has not been seen in years, while police call on the public to refrain from travelling on northern roads and minimize non-essential travel; snow to reach Jerusalem, central mountains
Right groups warns law could constitute violation of privacy laws, could be discriminatory; bill expected to include teachers, police officers and medical teams as well as professions involving direct contact with large populations
Shipment containing 2,000 Russia's 'Sputnik V' vaccines is currently making its way from the Palestinian Authority, having been okayed by Israeli officials; allocated doses are part of 100,000 vaccine batch 'gifted' by Russia to Palestinians
Heavy snow forces major road closures as 15 cm of snow fall in upper levels of the Golan Heights, where schools will remain shut; in Jerusalem a tree falls on a city bus after being knocked down by wind; man in his 80s wounded in Tel Aviv by tree branch
Palestinian rights groups protest edict dubbed as discriminatory; analyst says original ruling aimed at stemming recent increase in Gaza women seeking work, studies outside coastal enclave
Month after assuming office, POTUS' spokesperson does not yet provide specific date for conversation but says prolonged lull between two leaders will end 'very soon'
First foreign military sale to Israel since Biden took office includes a new F-35 squadron, four new KC-46 refueling planes, and components for the Arrow missile system and the Iron Dome defense system
Ministers conclude session that comes against backdrop of intensive talks between top Israeli and Russian officials; IDF censor places embargo on details of ministerial meeting
With tensions between Israel and Hezbollah heating up, IDF launches mass drill - dubbed 'Galilee Rose - simulating attacks on some 3,000 targets within 24 hours, almost as many as in one month of fighting in southern Lebanon in 2006 war
In an apparent 'price tag' attack, footage shows around 10 people, all wearing hoods and masks, puncturing tires and smashing windows of parked cars near the West Bank settlement of Shiloh
Cold front expected to hit Israel from the eastern Mediterranean, bringing snow with it to Jerusalem and other high-altitude areas; authorities urge citizens to tread carefully amid blustery weather
Yamina leader says government celebrating the end of the lockdown as if it had liberated Jerusalem, misleading the public by claiming success despite poor handling of pandemic that has put country among world's worst for coronavirus fatalities
Party claims to be working with members of anti-Trump Republican group and not the organization itself, says it will review contractual agreement after organization rocked by sex harassment claims involving cofounder John Weaver
Prof. Hezi Levi says at present there is no legal way to force school faculty members to have inoculation, but those who persist in refusal should be told to teach remotely or put on unpaid leave; says 90% of new cases caused by more contagious UK variant
Israeli U.S. envoy says U.S. would lose any leverage if was to return to 2015 deal; Netanyahu aides have privately questioned whether engaging with U.S. counterparts might backfire, for Israel, by falsely signaling its consent for any new deal that it still opposes
Edict also states that a man could be prevented from traveling by a father or grandfather if it would cause 'grave harm,' but he won't need to seek prior permission and relatives would have to file lawsuit to prevent traveling
Ichilov Medical Center researcher Prof. Nadir Arber reports that he had administered the spray to 30 patients with moderate to severe coronavirus cases, and that 29 of them had been released from the hospital in three to five days
While PA began vaccinating frontline healthcare workers with Russia's Sputnik V vaccine as well as Moderna doses given by Israel, it is still waiting on some two million doses from various manufacturers and the UN-backed COVAX initiative
Foundation credits Biden's chief medical advisor with 'courageously defending science in the face of uninformed opposition during the challenging coronavirus crisis'
Coronavirus cabinet okays reopening of all high streets shops, malls, houses of worship and cultural venues from Sunday, with restrictions on number of people who gather at one time; upcoming Purim holiday will also see limits on celebrations
The 67-year-old crime boss, nicknamed 'The Wolf', was one of the most powerful people in Israel's underworld, for years evading both arrests and assassinations by his enemies, eventually being convicted for drug smuggling in 2004
Tuesday and Wednesday will see temperatures drop, accompanied by rain and strong winds throughout the country until the weekend; capital prepares with vehicles and mechanical engineering equipment clear blocked major routes
Officials suggest alternative to quarantining in state-run hotels as they struggle to properly process all arrivals in bid to prevent entry of new COVID-19 variants into Israel
Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah, senior aide to kingdom's FM, made top diplomat to Jerusalem in ceremony attended by Emirati PM, cabinet members; UAE delegation to arrive in Israel in coming days to prepare to open embassy
Coronavirus cabinet reconvenes to discuss the 'Green Pass' outline and 9-step economic aid program, unveiled just hours prior and criticized by senior Treasure officials, who claim to have been left in the dark on the matter by PM and Katz
Prof. Ran Balicer also tells Ynet it's painful to see some Israelis refusing to get vaccinated despite the country being a leader in vaccination drive; he says one in 30 people who get infected, develop serious complications
Health Ministry beefs up digital task force to counter spurious claims about the vaccines, monitoring and cracking down on social media activity for anti-vaccination posts in different languages
Syrian military defector claimed the raids hit a major army division where Iranian-backed militias have a dominant presence; Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the strikes hit positions of the Syrian army's Fourth Division
More than 500 people from 63 countries will arrive for a judo competition in Tel Aviv due to begin next week; business men forced to wait in the UAE after being unable to secure seats on special flight out of Germany sent to return Israelis
Coronavirus cabinet meeting on lockdown exit strategy fails to agree on how to lift restrictions on businesses, will reconvene on Monday; Netanyahu declares Israel will be first country to leave pandemic behind
Grandson of 80-year-old Alexander Breicher says his grandfather passed away from complications of COVID-19 after he was swayed by social media posts targeting Russian-speakers, which warned only Sputnik V vaccine was safe
Deal brokered by EU, UN and Qatar will see Israeli energy conglomerate Delek selling gas to the Palestinian Authority, which in turn will ship it to the coastal enclave; agreement also includes building pipeline to ailing Gaza City power station
Coronavirus cabinet meeting on lockdown exit strategy opens with a sparring match between PM and Gantz, while coronavirus czar says vaccinations must be made mandatory for all medical and teaching staff
Prof. Ash tells Ynet Health Ministry established dedicated center to combat fake news on vaccines to increase plummeting turnout; adds further lifting of curbs will happen once 3 million Israelis will have been vaccinated
M., a 70-year-old woman, was told by a Central Bureau of Statistics employee who came to her home that if he was not given admittance, the visits would happen 'every day'; CBS caller warned her she would face legal action for refusing to answer questionnaire
Blue & White pushing for fast-tracked approval of 'Green Pass' outline which will see culture and trade industry reopen to vaccinated Israelis only; Edelstein argues that 'feverish push' to reopen was what lead to deaths in previous lockdowns
Coronavirus National Information and Knowledge Center also says virus' reproduction number continues to decline and now stands at 0.85; however, infection rate and burden reported in hospitals remains high
The coronavirus pandemic has opened a new battlefront as Russia and China compete with Western countries on who will sell the most vaccines as global health organizations raise alarm about ability of poorer countries to obtain the treatment
Unnamed Israeli officer says terror group that rules Gaza has also acquired dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles, has army of some 30,000 militants, including 400 naval commandos with equipment to carry out seaborne operations
Iraqi media reports strike carried out by Israel, while UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says attack targeted convoy linked to pro-Iranian militias; unusual attack in daylight hours could be indication of sense of urgency
Issues with the $90 million dollar deal first rose when a company hired by the Israeli Football Association to scrutinize bin Khalifa?s capital statement found troubling discrepancies between his declared wealth and his actual assets
Press Secretary Jen Psaki does not provide date for conversation, but says president 'looks forward' to speaking with prime minister, as the two have 'a long-standing relationship'; says U.S. sees Israel 'as a key partner in the region'
Former MI chief and expert on Israel-U.S. relations Amos Yadlin is sure that despite cold shoulder the president is giving PM, Israel's security is still priority for the nascent administration, which is also facing myriad of domestic problems
Authorities seize NIS 3 million from bank account of most senior suspect; unclear if the dozens linked to the probe, including ex-defense industry workers, were successful in providing product to unnamed country; judge calls allegations 'extremely serious'
Government panel rules that presenting negative coronavirus test will not be enough to enter leisure and entertainment facilities; unimmunized essential workers will have to present COVID test every 48 hours
At least 20 Israelis were arrested after Shin Ben probe revealed they had developed, tested, manufactured and sold advanced loitering munition to unnamed country; some tests were conducted in Israeli cities
Authorities admit main goal is addressing the children's social needs rather than teaching after facing backlash over overly complicated outline that leaves many children studying remotely or outdoors during winter
Health Ministry also says the central town of Tel Mond is leading the country in vaccinations, with over 60% receiving both vaccine shots, while in Bnei Brak and Jerusalem the tally of vaccinated is below 20%, among lowest in Israel
Jewish Chronicle, citing sources within Mossad, says more than 20 agents, including Israeli and Iranian nationals, carried out the ambush on Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, mastermind of Iran's nuclear program, after 8 months of surveillance
Israel expands world-leading vaccination drive to include Palestinians working within its borders as PA struggles to lift its own inoculation campaign off the ground
National death toll climbs to 5,244 fatalities, 1,031 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in serious condition, of them 336 on ventilators; government approves NIS-2,500 fines on anyone who enters Israel without presenting negative virus test
While former allies may seek to rekindle bonhomie of days past after years of antagonism, the Palestinian issue and Ankara's support of Hamas and aversion of Israeli leadership may prove to be too difficult a hurdle to overcome
New app will allow users to access health files to prove they have had the vaccine or recovered from the virus in order to gain entry to leisure facilities; Edelstein: Israel seeing signs of outpacing variants after almost 40% of population vaccinated
Health minister says taxpayers shouldn't fund 'the madness' of those who choose not to get vaccinated and they must pay for their own COVID tests; adds those who want to celebrate Passover must stay home on Purim
Prof. Eli Waxman of the Weizmann Institute tells Ynet that a safe reopening of the economy is possible if 90% of the population is vaccinated and Israel is 'far from it'; adds Israel places too much hope of vaccines way too soon
Foreign Ministry officials say they expect Human Rights Council, set to convene on February 22, to issue resolution slamming Israel for failing to vaccinate Palestinians in the West Bank even though the PA said they will procure shots under UN scheme
Health Ministry says despite promising contagion numbers, the tally of serious cases remains at over 1,000 and 35 patients passed away on Tuesday alone; meanwhile, 24.13% of Israelis already received both vaccine doses
Intelligence Directorate report warns that Iran wishes to return to 2015 nuclear deal and is only less than 2 years away from a bomb; military is doubtful whether Palestinian elections will maintain stability in the West Bank and Gaza
According to joint statement, groups agree on the formation of an 'election court' to rule in any legal election disputes; Fatah police to guard voting sites in West Bank and Hamas forces to monitor proceedings in Gaza
Virus czar presents the outline during a cabinet meeting, where ministers unanimously approved reopening of schools in municipalities with low-to mid-level infection rates; country set to full reopen by March 3, just 20 days before elections
Prof. Nachman Ash urges the ultra-Orthodox community to behave 'responsibly' during the upcoming Jewish holidays of Purim and Passover, which he says might exasperate the contagion in the sector if restrictions are dismissed
Reopening comes on second day of talks between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo aimed at clearing the way for parliamentary and presidential elections in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, set to take place in May and July
PM dismisses any possibility of Israel ever withdrawing from the northern territory and stresses it 'will forever remain a sovereign part of the State of Israel' after U.S. Secretary of State stopped short of recognizing the claim
During a coronavirus cabinet meeting later in the day, ministers set to vote on a plan that includes reopening of preschools, grades 1-4 and 11-12 in 'green', 'yellow' and 'orange' communities if 70% of over 50s there are vaccinated
Mahmoud Alavi says Tehran could reverse course on atomic aspirations if international sanctions are not lifted, accuses member of Iranian armed forces of 'facilitating' Nov. 2020 killing of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, which was blamed on Israel
