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Unvaccinated Israelis account for over 75% of new COVID cases over the past week
Health Ministry figures suggest that the coronavirus pandemic in Israel is contracting, as serious cases further decline
‘Kissinger never hid his Jewish identity. Golda gave him guilt trips’
In an interview on the Haaretz Weekly Podcast, former U.S. ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk discussed his new book on Henry Kissinger’s Middle East diplomacy, the chances for an Israeli-Saudi peace deal and Biden’s approach on settlements
Some in East Jerusalem regret neglecting Hebrew, ‘language of the occupier’
While efforts are being made to enhance the study of Hebrew, youngsters are often taught little more than rudimentary elements by untrained teachers. Some educational experts and parents are up in arms
Israel doubles down on notifying U.S. about terror labeling of Palestinian NGOs
Foreign Ministry official said that the State Department was informed 'on a few occasions' of the decision to designate six Palestinian NGOs as terror groups, despite previous U.S. claims
U.S. blames Iran for drone attack on American forces in Syria
While officials believe the attack was encouraged by Tehran, the drones weren't launched from Iran
Sudan’s military coup was no surprise
It's still uncertain what Sudan will look like post-coup, which largely depends on U.S. sanctions. However, America might turn a blind eye to the takeover due to Sudan’s strategic importance in the Red Sea region
Pace of warming temperatures in Israel tripled in recent decades
The rate of warming in Israel is also double the global average, according to the new data from the Israel Meteorological Service
Israel's Supreme court calls for harsher punishments for arms dealing
The high court rejected an appeal filed by two Rahat residents who were convicted of dealing arms, keeping their lengthy prison sentences
Israel sets high bar for combatting crime in Arab communities
Police were asked to present a more ambitious goal for reducing murders in Arab society, with Minister Bar Lev telling the Commissioner that he seeks to dismantle three crime organizations by next year
The Saudi prince's motives behind his Green Middle East project
While the Saudi Crown Prince may dream of a green, blooming Arabia at night, Biden occupies a higher spot on his list of priorities
Settler attacks activist helping Palestinians harvest olives near West Bank outpost
Footage shows several Israeli soldiers were present during the attack, but none of them stopped or detained the settler, who pepper sprayed a member of Rabbis for Human Rights
U.S. says Israel-Sudan normalization may have to be re-evaluated following coup attempt
America announces it is pausing $700 million in aid after the military takeover, saying aid was intended to support Sudan's 'democratic transition'
U.S. says Israel gave no warning before labeling Palestinian NGOs as terror groups
'We did not receive a specific heads up about any forthcoming designations' says U.S. spokesperson, as Israelis head to Washington to present classified evidence of terror activity
U.S. halts $700 million aid to Sudan following coup
'The arrest of civilian government officials and other political leaders undermines the country's transition to democratic civilian rule,' says State Department Spokesperson
LISTEN: What the 'Mossad ring' busted in Turkey was doing there
Also on this week's episode: Why Turkish President Erdogan is deporting the ambassadors of France, Canada and the U.S., and what Biden can learn about Israel from a new book devoted to Henry Kissinger's diplomacy
Israel's top court undecided as Palestinian family awaits verdict on East Jerusalem eviction case
While justices failed to reach a verdict on the eviction of the Palestinian family, they are expected to rule in favor of the Jewish religious trust