Israel’s Ministry of Education announced it is planning a major reopening of the educational system soon. Due to drastically falling rates of infection and high vaccination rates, Israel hopes to do away with learning capsules … Read More
Pfizer Halts Vaccine Shipment to Israel
Pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, halted shipment of an additional 700,000 doses of their coronavirus vaccine to Israel. The company cited failure to pay for previous doses as the reason. Israel reportedly has not payed for the … Read More
Netanyahu Tasked To Form Government
Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, reluctantly tasked current Prime Minister Netanyahu with forming the next government. Rivlin conducted interviews with heads of the political parties that will be part of the next Knesset, and Netanyahu received … Read More
PM Netanyahu’s Trial To Proceed
PM Netanyahu’s trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases will move ahead as planned next week. Opening statements are set to begin next week. Netanyahu’s legal team requested that he … Read More
Adolescents to be Given COVID-19 Vaccine
Israel announced it’s planning to inoculate adolescents aged 12-15 once Pfizer receives emergency use from the FDA in the States. Up to now, Israel has given the shot to people aged 16 and up. Pfizer … Read More
Priestly Blessing at Western Wall
The Priestly Blessing, “Birkat Ha Kohanim”, is a Passover tradition at the Western Wall that usually attracts thousands of worshippers. Last year, due to the pandemic, authorities severely restricted attendance. This year, however, it will … Read More
Passover Begins!
Passover begins sundown on Saturday, March 27th! Due to Israel’s robust vaccination campaign, Israelis will be able to celebrate in person with families and friends. Last year, it was a very different story as Israel … Read More
Elections Results
With 92% of votes counted, it looks like PM Netanyahu’s party, Likud, is the winner. However, there is doubt that Netanyahu will be able to form a government with the remaining parties. Because Israel’s government … Read More
Israel Approves Virus-Killing Nasal Spray
Israel and New Zealand approved the manufacture and sale of a nasal spray (NONS) that effectively kills Coronavirus in the nose. Israeli biotech firm, SaNOtize, developed the spray that protects users from viruses that enter … Read More
Israeli Elections
Israelis go back to the voting booth tomorrow, March 23rd. This will be the fourth elections in two years, and PM Netanyahu’s legacy is on the line. While his party, Likud, is expected to do … Read More