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Passover closure comes into effect, with all intercity travel banned
Roads empty throughout Israel as lockdown enacted ahead of holiday … [Read More...]
Six more die in Israel from coronavirus, bringing death toll to 71
Two residents of assisted living facility among fatalities; 9,404 cases … [Read More...]
Israel’s banks accused of ‘piggish’ behavior as businesses suffer credit squeeze
Experts, MKs outraged as interest rates raised on loans and mortgages … [Read More...]
Data show nearly 1/3rd of all virus cases centered in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak
Three-quarters of capital’s carriers live in ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods … [Read More...]
Netanyahu: I’m willing to negotiate captives’ release with Hamas
Statement comes a day after Hamas leader offers a prisoner exchange … [Read More...]
At least 50 Nigerian Christians killed by Fulani attacks in March, NGO reports
Since start of 2020, more than 400 Christians were killed in Nigeria … [Read More...]
Holocaust-era Passover artifacts, images in new online Yad Vashem exhibit
Jews fulfilling religious obligations of Passover despite intense hardship … [Read More...]
As talks founder again, Netanyahu caught between Gantz and right-wing base
A last-minute outcry from the PM’s rightist flank forced a backtrack … [Read More...]
Passing over coronavirus this Passover
This pandemic will end. We have been tested before and we have come through … [Read More...]
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Israel set for nationwide lockdown from Tuesday afternoon to early Friday
Movement between cities reportedly to be banned for almost three days … [Read More...]
20 tons of medical equipment arrive in Israel from China on first flight of 11
Plane touches down with masks and protective suits; ventilators to … [Read More...]
Israeli, Chinese firms announce testing lab for Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza
BGI Group partners with AID GENOMICS to carry out 3,000 tests per day … [Read More...]
The IDF’s goal for Bnei Brak: 1,000 tons of food delivered by Passover
Troops have not encountered opposition: ‘The opposite is true’ … [Read More...]
More than 100,000 coronavirus cases in the Middle East
Coronavirus came to the region in February and rapidly spread to Iran … [Read More...]
Sri Lankan authorities arrest major suspect linked to 2019 Easter bombings
2019 terrorist attack was largestlargest assault on Christian … [Read More...]
On this seder night, cook whatever you wish
Chefs and food writers recommend making what you like, for once … [Read More...]
And you shall tell your children.’ This Passover more than ever
With so many dying, it's time to explain why the Jewish story matters … [Read More...]
The other deadly disease
Every death is a tragedy, but one tragic loss last week was overlooked … [Read More...]
Israel’s coronavirus death toll exceeds 50; cases climb to 8,611
Increased lockdown measures in several cities … [Read More...]
Virus carrier nabbed on bus to J’lem, accused of deliberately endangering public
Arrested for fleeing quarantine; 34 passengers ordered to self-isolate … [Read More...]
Three Jerusalem municipality workers attacked in ultra-Orthodox neighborhood
Police arrest Haredi suspects over knife assault requiring stitches … [Read More...]
IDF chief visits virus-stricken Bnei Brak as troops operate inside city
Military begins distributing aid to residents of ultra-Orthodox city … [Read More...]
PA repurposes West Bank hospital for virus cases after infected man visits site
Carrier walked through several sections of the medical facility … [Read More...]
PA bans Israeli goods to prevent spread of coronavirus
In the past, the PA banned the entry of settlement products … [Read More...]
Olive branches handed out on Palm Sunday in near-deserted Jerusalem
The beginning of Holy Week, commemorates Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem … [Read More...]
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Coronavirus came to the region in February and rapidly spread to Iran
Armed groups are picking up the disinfectant alongside the rifle
HRW took money from Saudi billionaire to ignore labor abuses
A groundbreaking interfaith mission deepens understanding of the Holocaust
Jerusalem Rabbi David Rosen hails ‘revolutionary moment’
In first, the Trump plan mentions the Jewish refugees from Muslim countries
Conference of Presidents members meet with senior Saudi officials
Saudis show some improvement since last report
Calls raids targeting Iran and its allies ‘provocative and very dangerous’
Al-Burhan: Sudan acts in its own interest, ‘regardless of Palestinians’
The meeting was seen in Sudan as a way to improve ties with the US
Saudi kingdom reiterates support for ‘a just and comprehensive resolution’
Mohammed al-Issa, Muslim religious leaders, also to tour Jewish museum
Soleimani was responsible for the killing of 608 American soldiers in Iraq
Israeli federation slams ‘ugly’ and ‘unsportsmanlike’ act
‘We want to rule the White House,’ the Qataris allegedly said
Iran Gallery
Iran has the sixth-highest infection rate in the world
Mossad succeeded in bringing in 100,000 corona test kits
Death not due to Corona, his family vow to fight for the truth.
Says removal of sanctions is proper for those who believe in Jesus
Amnesty considers Iran a serial human rights abuser
Regime requires a foreign enemy to distract its citizens from its failure
In response to President Trump’s Middle-East peace plan
Spacecraft doesn’t gain enough speed after detaching
Family discovers desecrated grave on the anniversary of his hanging
Estimates Iran will have a missile with nuclear warhead within two years
‘Dispute mechanism’ activated over Tehran’s walking back of commitments
Says immediate sanctions to be imposed on Islamic Republic
US president says initial outlook ‘So far, so good!’
Monday procession for the slain general in Tehran drew over 1 million people
Tehran will not observe curbs on enrichment, stockpiles, R&D
Leader of IRGC’s elite Quds force; head of Iran-backed militia also slain
Egypt Gallery
Imprisoned in 2011 for inciting deaths of Arab Spring protesters
Marginalized as Christian, then marginalized again because they are women
180 former Egyptian Jews return to fete renovated Eliyahu Hanavi shul
UN agency demands release
International pressure exerted to restore stability and reach a deal
Significant damage but no injuries; IDFsays incident unintentional
No casualties in case of errant fire, as Egypt battles Sinai terrorists
Assaulted with bricks, student, 21, suffered skull fracture and hemorrhage
Cairo threatens to stop mediating ceasefire unless terrorists reined in
Ramy Shaath, son of PA official Nabil Shaath, detained for criticising ties with Israel
Egypt backs efforts to achieve ‘a just and comprehensive’ solution
50 Christian families confined to homes as gov’t trys to regain control
Truce reached thanks to mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar and UN
Status as second-class citizens, obstacles to new churches
Children traumatized and three injured in attack on Egyptian church
‘You can feel that all the people around you want to kill you’
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