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Mayor says historic synagogue in Medanos not at fault as people took advantage of free space with historic site closed due to pandemicMayor says historic synagogue in Medanos not at fault as people took advantage of free space with historic site closed du...

Tamalpais Union district near San Francisco takes action after social media users deny Holocaust, make threats in repeated incidentTamalpais Union district near San Francisco takes action after social media users deny Holocaust, make threats in repeated i...

Joanna Landau, founder of a nonprofit that seeks to showcase Israel and increase its global brand, offers dos and don't for businesspeople eyeing the EmiratesJoanna Landau, founder of a nonprofit that seeks to showcase Israel and increase its global b...

After members of Forum for Democracy youth group shared Nazi songs and praised Nazi propaganda, Thierry Baudet quits, protesting calls to kick offenders out before review completedAfter members of Forum for Democracy youth group shared Nazi songs and prai...

Some nations ease restrictions while others continue to struggle ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas; WHO leader warns drugs must be distributed fairlySome nations ease restrictions while others continue to struggle ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas; WH...

Australian carrier says conditions for travel will change when shot is available; International Air Transport Association in final stages of developing digital health passAustralian carrier says conditions for travel will change when shot is available; In...

A week after first-ever visit to Jewish state by Gulf island's foreign minister, PM says he will accept invitation 'with pleasure'A week after first-ever visit to Jewish state by Gulf island's foreign minister, PM says he will accept invit...

The transmission rate has been rising but the full picture is less alarming than it seems, with outbreaks highly localized and most of the country 'shining green'The transmission rate has been rising but the full picture is less alarming than it s...

300,000 kids head back to school; task force notes rise in hospitalizations not linked to testing; health chief warns against easing too many restrictions300,000 kids head back to school; task force notes rise in hospitalizations not linked to testing; he...

In latest manifestation of coalition crisis, debate over pandemic response said to devolve into recriminations; Likud minister says he expects Knesset to be dissolved in DecemberIn latest manifestation of coalition crisis, debate over pandemic response sa...

Pedestrians can chalk their brightened days up to award-winning educator Leslie Frischman, whose colorful underfoot brain teasers bring pandemic-distanced residents togetherPedestrians can chalk their brightened days up to award-winning educator Leslie Fr...

Health Ministry reportedly adds Gulf nation to list at Foreign Ministry's behest; travelers from Bahrain also exempted from self-isolationHealth Ministry reportedly adds Gulf nation to list at Foreign Ministry's behest; travelers from Bahrain also...

One man lightly injured after leaping from 1st floor, others suffer from smoke inhalation; fire chief says buildings had number of risk factors that worsened severity of blazeOne man lightly injured after leaping from 1st floor, others suffer from smoke i...

High schools in green and yellow areas will reopen on Sunday, while middle schools will follow a week later; ministers also call for pilot plan to reopen marketsHigh schools in green and yellow areas will reopen on Sunday, while middle schools will follow...

Nominee for US secretary of state has a world view shaped by both his heritage and his decades of foreign policy serviceNominee for US secretary of state has a world view shaped by both his heritage and his decades of foreign policy service...

Secretary of state nominee's work with president-elect spans decades and while the two sparred with Israel over Iran, they remain guided by fundamental support for Jewish stateSecretary of state nominee's work with president-elect spans decades an...

Veteran California senator under fire for handling of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings; Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to seek postionVeteran California senator under fire for handling of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirm...

Opposition leader Yair Lapid calls automatic annual pay increase for Knesset members 'scandalous,'; calls upon MK's to 'strengthen the public trust in the Knesset'Opposition leader Yair Lapid calls automatic annual pay increase for Knes...

During plea to end violence against women, PM goes off on a tangent about animal rights and ends up appearing to equate the twoDuring plea to end violence against women, PM goes off on a tangent about animal rights and ends up appearing to equate the two...

President's tweet comes as General Services Administration finally determines Biden is 'apparent winner' and will start giving him access to federal resources for transitionPresident's tweet comes as General Services Administration finally...

Court says it lacks justification to intervene in military plea bargain that hands soldier 3 months community service for wrongfully shooting two Palestinians, killing oneCourt says it lacks justification to intervene in military plea bargain that hands s...

Yellen, 74, previously served as Federal Reserve chair where she shifted focus from inflation to bringing down unemployment, she will be 3rd Jewish treasury secretary in a rowYellen, 74, previously served as Federal Reserve chair where she shifted focus f...

Police Internal Investigations Department says excessive force used during attempted arrest last month in Haredi town of Beitar Illit; lawyer slams decision, vows legal fightPolice Internal Investigations Department says excessive force used during attemp...

Mohamed Ramadan accused of causing 'offense' to Egyptians after he was seen in picture with singer Omer Adam and soccer player Diaa SabiaMohamed Ramadan accused of causing 'offense' to Egyptians after he was seen in picture with singer Ome...

Army board accepts that 19-year-old Hallel Rabin's pacifism is sincere, not driven by 'political considerations'Army board accepts that 19-year-old Hallel Rabin's pacifism is sincere, not driven by 'political considerations'...

Security officials said to fume after PM keeps them in the dark about trip to enemy state for secret meeting with crown princeSecurity officials said to fume after PM keeps them in the dark about trip to enemy state for secret meeting with crown prince...

Number of confirmed cases in densely populated, Hamas-controlled enclave stands at 15,457, including 69 deathsNumber of confirmed cases in densely populated, Hamas-controlled enclave stands at 15,457, including 69 deaths...

In 2016, Alejandro Mayorkas expressed worries over 'ascension of anti-Semitism and hate crimes,' said threats to Jewish communities 'keep me up at night'In 2016, Alejandro Mayorkas expressed worries over 'ascension of anti-Semitism and...

President-elect announces new national security team members with Linda Thomas-Greenfield named next UN envoy, Avril Haines to become first woman director of National IntelligencePresident-elect announces new national security team members with Linda Thom...

Medical personnel to be vaccinated first, with general population possibly facing winter with no immunizationMedical personnel to be vaccinated first, with general population possibly facing winter with no immunization...

As mutual program will take at least 30 days to begin, Foreign Ministry says Emiratis will allow airlines to grant permits electronically; El Al announces flights from December 13As mutual program will take at least 30 days to begin, Foreign Ministry says...

Assistant secretary of state refuses to comment on Netanyahu's meeting with crown prince, but says Riyadh's drive for reforms would require joining Abraham AccordsAssistant secretary of state refuses to comment on Netanyahu's meeting with crow...

Move comes amid reports and speculation Trump administration may take military action against Tehran before Biden enters officeMove comes amid reports and speculation Trump administration may take military action against Tehran before Biden enters office...

40 lawmakers sign letter slamming 'violation of international law' they say was made possible by US silence, demanding to know if US-sourced equipment was used in demolition40 lawmakers sign letter slamming 'violation of international law'...

After defense minister forms inquiry committee into Case 3000, Likud raps his 'shameful use' of IDF; Deri apparently walks back vow that Gantz will be PMAfter defense minister forms inquiry committee into Case 3000, Likud raps his 'shameful us...

As defense minister and Netanyahu race to the brink, opposition leader says 'nothing good will come of this government'As defense minister and Netanyahu race to the brink, opposition leader says 'nothing good will come of this government'...

The government is seen as drowning after Gantz announces he is launching a probe of the submarine affair, one derided as toothless but that can still embarrass NetanyahuThe government is seen as drowning after Gantz announces he is launching a probe of th...

Hours after Israeli and US media report on meeting, Faisal bin Farhan says no Israelis were present; Netanyahu doesn't deny he flew to Gulf kingdom, but won't commentHours after Israeli and US media report on meeting, Faisal bin Farhan says no Isr...

In 2020 index, Israel rises from fourth place last year; report says that women globally have borne the brunt of the pandemicIn 2020 index, Israel rises from fourth place last year; report says that women globally have borne the brunt of the pandemic...

US tech behemoth's offices touted as 'greenest in Israel'; the company is still hiring and will woo new employees with open spaces to work and playUS tech behemoth's offices touted as 'greenest in Israel'; the company is still hiri...

Talks on agriculture, trade, aviation and migration reportedly set to begin in Khartoum as efforts continue to shore up normalization dealTalks on agriculture, trade, aviation and migration reportedly set to begin in Khartoum as efforts continue to shore ...

Foreign ministers of Germany, France and UK convene to discuss state of moribund accord, 'strongly' call on Tehran to fulfill obligationsForeign ministers of Germany, France and UK convene to discuss state of moribund accord, 'strongly' ca...

Yoav Gallant vows to lobby for schools to reopen for grades 7-10; 5th-6th graders heading back to school Tuesday, followed a week later by 11th-12th gradersYoav Gallant vows to lobby for schools to reopen for grades 7-10; 5th-6th graders heading back to s...

Establishment of full diplomatic ties may need to wait for Biden to get settled in, but Netanyahu's meeting with crown prince is a significant breakthroughEstablishment of full diplomatic ties may need to wait for Biden to get settled in, but Netanyah...

Joint List lawmakers, who also opposed normalization with UAE and Bahrain, claim Trump and PM have 'nothing to lose'; Hamas demands explanation from RiyadhJoint List lawmakers, who also opposed normalization with UAE and Bahrain, claim Trump and P...

Defense and foreign ministers decline to comment on reports of historic meeting between Israeli PM and Mohammad bin Salman, and on claims they weren't told ahead of timeDefense and foreign ministers decline to comment on reports of historic meeting be...

Israeli startup Zebra Medical Vision and Scottish consultancy Storm ID will work with UK's NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Israel's Assuta to develop the modelsIsraeli startup Zebra Medical Vision and Scottish consultancy Storm ID will work with...

Sources in kingdom say PM flew in for several hours of discussions; no substantial agreements reached; Israel's education minister hails 'amazing achievement'Sources in kingdom say PM flew in for several hours of discussions; no substantial ag...

Top diplomats of Berlin, London and Paris convene to discuss state of moribund accord, 'strongly' call on Tehran to fulfill obligationsTop diplomats of Berlin, London and Paris convene to discuss state of moribund accord, 'strongly' call o...

Shlomi Tova, 46, hoped for health on leaving the pain and isolation of virus ward, where adults 'cry like babies,' but he's one of many crushed by seemingly unshakable aftereffectsShlomi Tova, 46, hoped for health on leaving the pain and isola...