The ninth and final flight to bring 2,000 Jewish Ethiopians to Israel landed at Ben-Gurion Airport Thursday. “Operation Rock of Israel” began last December in efforts to reunite Ethiopian Jews with family in Israel. Aliyah … Read More
Teen Gunned Down in Arab Village
Violent crime rates are rising in Arab villages in Israel. Yesterday, a teen was gunned down in the Arab town, Jaljulya. Israelis of all backgrounds are frustrated by the police’s alleged failure to prevent rising … Read More
Israel Marks 5 Million Vaccinations
Israel has vaccinated more than half its population of 9.3 million and pushed ahead Monday with the reopening of more of its economy. With 80% of its adult population vaccinated, Israel is greatly looking forward … Read More
Palestinians Urge ICC Probe Into Israel
Many Palestinians welcomed the ICC’s announcement that it will investigate Israel’s military campaign in Gaza in 2014. The court’s outgoing prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, said on Wednesday her office will formally investigate war crimes in Judea … Read More
Oil Spill Environmental Terrorism?
Israel’s Environmental Protection Minister, Gila Gamliel, publicly stated that Iran is responsible for the oil spill that devastated Israel’s coast two weeks ago. While not an official statement, there is strong evidence supporting her claim. … Read More
Infection Rate Lowering
Israel’s Ministry of Health reported that coronavirus infections are falling. The contagion rate has dropped to 5.2%, which is the lowest in over two months. This is yet another promising sign that the vaccines are … Read More
Slain Soldier Saves COVID Patient
An IDF soldier, Staff Sgt. Yonatan Granot, 22, was fatally shot when a weapon discharged at his base has donated his organs to multiple patients. One Coronavirus patient received his lungs, which was the first … Read More
Israeli Cargo Ship Attacked
On Thursday, an Israeli cargo ship en route to Singapore was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. While an investigation is underway, Israeli Defense Minister, Benny Gantz, suspects Iran is behind the attack. Israeli Channel … Read More
Purim Celebrations
Israel celebrates the festival of Purim at sundown! This holiday celebrates the victory of the Jewish people in ancient Persia over Haman’s evil plot to destroy them. We are celebrating under the shadow of the … Read More
Oil Spill Off Israel’s Coast
An undisclosed freighter allegedly leaked oil off Israel’s coast last week, closing all beaches. The massive oil spill has caused enormous damage to the country’s marine life that experts say will take decades to repair. … Read More