Israel has ordered the evacuation of its embassy in Kyiv, instructing its staff to relocate to Lviv in Western Ukraine, the Israel Foreign Ministry announced on Monday, amid concerns of a potential Russian invasion. Lviv is located about 50 miles from Ukraine’s western border with Poland. Russia has denied it has any plans to invade…
Israel to Allow Unvaccinated Tourists Into Country
JERUSALEM—Israel announced Sunday that it would allow unvaccinated tourists to enter the country beginning next month as the latest wave of the coronavirus recedes. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that foreign tourists, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, would be required to take PCR coronavirus tests before their flights and upon landing. The rules go into effect…
Israel Fires Missiles at Hezbollah Drone Flown From Lebanon
JERUSALEM—The Israeli military on Friday said it fired interceptor missiles and protectively scrambled warplanes after what it described as a drone launched from Lebanon crossed its tense northern border. Hours later, investigations concluded the drone managed to return to Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement, stopping short of blaming Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorist group…
Pelosi Says US Support for Israel Is ‘Ironclad’, Vows to Fight Iran Terror Threat Together
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a ceremony at Knesset on Wednesday the United States’ support for Israel and regional stability remains “ironclad.” “Our delegation expressed the unwavering support of the Congress for Israel’s security and regional stability. We also discussed how our nations are together in the fight against terrorism posed by Iran—both…
Israel Starts Canadian-Inspired ‘Freedom Convoy’ Against COVID-19 Mandates
The convoy of Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 mandates and restrictions has inspired people in other countries to follow suit with protests of their own, including Israel. Thousands of Israeli protesters have joined a Canadian-inspired “Freedom Convoy” on Monday, with vehicles flying Israeli and Canadian flags while driving along the main highway linking Tel Aviv and…
US CDC Adds Israel, Japan to List of Countries With ‘Very High’ COVID-19 Risk
U.S. health authorities on Feb. 7 said travelers to Israel and six additional countries are at “very high” risk from COVID-19, expanding a list that now includes more than 130 other nations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against going to Israel, Japan, Cuba, Armenia, Libya, Oman, and Congo. The countries…
Biden Voices Support for Iron Dome, Plans to Visit Israel on Call With PM Bennett
The White House announced Sunday that President Joe Biden plans to visit Israel later this year. On a Feb. 6 call with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Biden affirmed his “unwavering” support for Israel and agreed to visit the country later this year, according to a White House readout of the conversation. The White House…
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Severe, Deadly COVID-19: Study
People who are vitamin D deficient are 14 times more likely to have severe COVID-19 and to die from the disease, according to research from scientists in Israel. The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal PLoS ONE, looked at vitamin D levels before a person contracted COVID-19 and the disease’s severity and mortality. Researchers from Azrieli Faculty of…
Australian Liberal, Labor Senators Reject Amnesty’s ‘Apartheid’ Accusation of Israel
Like their U.S. counterparts, Australian senators from both sides of the aisle have jointly rejected Amnesty International’s recent report accusing Israel of engaging in “apartheid.” “Our report reveals the true extent of Israel’s apartheid regime. Whether they live in Gaza, East Jerusalem, and the rest of the West Bank, or Israel itself, Palestinians are treated…
Bipartisan Anger in Congress Over Amnesty International Calling Israel an ‘Apartheid State’
In an unusual show of unity, Democrats and Republicans in Congress are expressing anger and dismay in response to a report from Amnesty International (AI) that accuses Israel of imposing apartheid on Palestinians. “Amnesty International’s new investigation shows that Israel imposes a system of oppression and domination against Palestinians across all areas under its control: in…
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