Israel Israeli PM kicks off national vaccination campaign with public jab The event gave Netanyahu a political boost as the Israeli PM faces criticism for his management of the coronavirus crisis. 20/12/2020
Israel Israel moves towards fourth election in two years with Knesset vote Dogged by in-fighting, Israel's fragile coalition government is gearing up for a fourth election in two years after three previous polls produced inconclusive results. 02/12/2020
Israel Israel launches strikes on Hamas sites in Gaza after rocket attack There were no reports of casualties after the Israeli air force launched strikes in locations in the Gaza Strip after it blamed Hamas for launching a rocket into southern Israel. 22/11/2020
Egypt Eight killed after peacekeeping force's helicopter crashes in Egypt Two Europeans among eight killed after peacekeeping force's helicopter crashes in Egypt. 12/11/2020
Wellness Live lamb used in provocative new vegan commercial in Israel The advert reached over a third of Israel's population - often dubbed the vegan capital of the world. 15/09/2020
USA Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition agreements The deals between Israel and Bahrain and the UAE could herald a dramatic shift in Middle East power dynamics, but they have been criticised for ignoring the Palestinians. 15/09/2020
Israel Large trove of early Islamic gold coins discovered in Israel The collection of 425 whole gold coins, most dating to the Abbasid period around 1,100 years ago, was was a “extremely rare” find, said Israel Antiquities Authorities archaeologists. 24/08/2020
World Phone lines open between Israel and UAE after ties normalised Telephone calls between the United Arab Emirates and Israel are now possible after the two countries established diplomatic ties last week. 16/08/2020
United Arab Emirates UAE agrees to normalise ties with Israel UAE agrees to normalise ties with Israel in bid to halt West Bank annexation 13/08/2020
no comment Tel Aviv artist depicts Netanyahu at 'Last Supper' table Artist Itay Zalait said the piece in Rabin Square, which features an image of Netanyahu perched at a long dining table with his hand in a cake, represents "the last meal of Israeli democracy". 30/07/2020
