Israel

Israel

Christians mark Good Friday amid lingering COVID-19 woes

Worshippers in Israel were allowed to attend scaled-back Good Friday celebrations which were cancelled last year.

02/04/2021

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Christians across the Middle East celebreate Palm Sunday

Christians across the Middle East celebreate Palm Sunday

28/03/2021

Destinations

What is happening with tourism in Tel Aviv right now?

The reopening of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport means Israel wants to put coronavirus behind it. But for tourists, things are still up in the air.

27/03/2021

Israel

In Israel, still no winner after fourth election in two years

With 100% of votes counted, the country faces weeks of coalition negotiations followed by the possibility of yet another election.

25/03/2021

Israel

Israel election: Netanyahu appears short of majority

Both Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rivals lack a clear path to a governing coalition, initial results show.

23/03/2021

Israel

Bibi again? Israelis vote as country emerges from virus restrictions

Will Israel's successful vaccine campaign save Benjamin Netanyahu his job?

22/03/2021

Israel

Thousands protest Netanyahu three days before Israel election

Once again, Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political survival.

20/03/2021

Israel

Discovery of ancient scroll first of its kind since Dead Sea Scrolls

The 2,000-year-old scroll is the first discovery of its kind since the unearthing of the Dead Sea Scrolls more than 70 years ago.

16/03/2021

Israel

Israel reopens economy after vaccinating nearly 40% of population

Bars and restaurants, hotels and schools could reopen on Sunday. But certain places are allowed to the vaccinated only.

07/03/2021

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Israeli government was ‘not prepared’ for massive oil spill cleanup

Thousands of volunteers have stepped in to clean 12,000 tonnes of tar that washed up on the country's coastline.

03/03/2021

Israel

Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship

The mysterious explosion struck the Israeli-owned MV Helios Ray, a Bahamian-flagged roll-on, roll-off vehicle cargo ship, as it was sailing out of the Middle East on its way to Singapore on Friday.

01/03/2021

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews throw stones at police in Jerusalem

Ultra-Orthodox Jews, known in Israel as Haredim, have in recent months clashed repeatedly with police enforcing coronavirus restrictions on gatherings.

28/02/2021

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Israelis celebrate Purim with parade amid tighter COVID restrictions

The crowds turned out in spite of COVID-19 restrictions, which included a curfew spanning three nights, to curb Purim festivities amid fresh virus fears.

27/02/2021

Sport

Dicko unstoppable in Tel Aviv Grand Slam

France’s European Champion Romane Dicko made yet another IJF World tour victory look almost easy

20/02/2021

Sport

Mollaei takes silver in Tel Aviv

Day Two of the Tel Aviv Judo Grand Slam was a special day for International sport and for Israel, with all eyes on Saeid Mollaei

19/02/2021

Sport

Rising stars shine on day one of Tel Aviv grand slam

Grand Slam judo is back in Tel Aviv - and on the day it was the sport’s rising stars who made the biggest impact.

19/02/2021

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against COVID rules clash with security

The gatherings have led to clashes with police and an unprecedented wave of public anger toward the religious community.

10/02/2021

Israel

Israeli Prime Minister denies corruption charges

Benjamin Netanyahu enters plea in court in corruption trial.

08/02/2021

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Protesters wait for Netanyahu as he leaves court

Protests continue just weeks before national elections in which he hopes to extend his 12-year term in office.

08/02/2021

Israel

Israel: Netanyahu denounces ICC war crimes move as 'anti-Semitism'

Israel could face war crimes investigation after an International Criminal Court ruling extended its jurisdiction to territories Israel occupied in the 1967 Mideast war.

06/02/2021

Israel

Thousands join in Jerusalem funeral, flout pandemic rules

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis attended a rabbi's funeral, flouting the country's ban on large public gatherings during the pandemic.

31/01/2021

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Ultra-Orthadox Jews clash with Israeli police over COVID restrictions

The scuffles broke out as police tried to close religious schools that had opened despite coronavirus lockdown rules.

24/01/2021

Israel

Israel's COVID vaccination rollout is leaving Palestinians behind

The World Health Organization has raised "concerns" about the unequal distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the country.

19/01/2021

Living

The future of wine: What can Israel’s desert vineyards teach Europe?

Overcoming harsh growing conditions, desert winemakers have some lessons for Europe's warming wineries.

18/01/2021

Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem continue calls for PM Netanyahu to resign

Weekly protests continue in Jerusalem calling on Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges

17/01/2021

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Jerusalem's streets lie empty as Israel enters third COVID-19 lockdown

The country entered its third lockdown on Friday with restrictions set to last two weeks. Despite a widespread vaccination programme, COVID-19 cases are rising.

10/01/2021