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Israel Hayom reached out to LGBTQ advocacy group Havruta for a statement on the rabbi's comments, who said it's "currently gearing up to welcome our impending new members."

Tzipi Refaeli, mother and agent of Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli, is currently serving a 16-months sentence at the Neve Tirza women's prison.

Interviewed by CNN's Christiane Amanpour, Gideon Sa'ar insisted that the Israeli society must be unified again as "divisions are very dangerous for the future of Israel."

The extremes Israelis have experienced living through this year like no other are not exclusive to the pandemic.

The arrests were made on the basis of information from the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

The two agreed on the package at a meeting with Finance Minister Israel Katz and Culture and Sport Minister Chili Tropper.

I’m one of those optimists who see our national birthrate as an expression of positive values, willingness to take on responsibility and confidence.

Two of the suspects were brought to a military court on Thursday and their arrests were extended 11 days.

Some documents relate to top Netanyahu aides turned state's witnesses Nir Hefetz and Shlomo Filber.

President Mahmoud Abbas amends election law, raising quota for women in Palestinian Authority legislature to 26%, not the promised 30%.

Where else would he pull mandates from? Ultra-Orthodox parties, and the Religious Zionist party, all of whom do "whatever I want."

The four Arab states, in deals brokered by the United States, have agreed to set aside hostilities with Israel.

Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) forces were called in to investigate whether the attack was done with nationalistic motives, or whether it was an isolated incident.

The Sports Rabbi reflects on his decades of following the career of Oded Katash upon his departure from Hapoel Jerusalem to Greece.

Israeli basketball icon completes tenure at Hapoel Jerusalem • Lithuanian Adomaitis steps in

The official in Jerusalem confirmed that there is “no formal dialogue as so far,” between the Israeli government and the Biden’s transition team.

This being the case, the number of those already with antibodies to the coronavirus in the ultra-Orthodox sector would be even higher, said the spokesman.

These days, the IDF can operate there multiple times a week – and that is the goal in this equation.

But the decentralized office brings up a new question: Does your team even need to be in the same country anymore?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Despite being kept in the dark by Netanyahu about the Abraham Accords, the former IDF chief of staff was able make an impact at the Foreign Ministry

Israel has not had a permanent police commissioner since December of 2018.

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams is planning on returning to Dubai in February with his Team Israel Startup-Nation cycling team along with world-famous cyclist Chris Froome.

This is not the first time that Maccabi staff administered an overdose of vaccination.

"We must not back down from our sacred Jewish and Democratic values that are a moral compass for us," said Rivlin.

The man was investigated for forgery by a public employee, breach of privacy, breach of trust and false imprisonment.

The battalion is much more than a combatting unit – it is also a device for non-Jewish Israelis and gain tools that will prepare for civilian life after their military service.

The shekel has appreciated more than 10% against the dollar since the beginning of 2020.

The Israeli radar systems will be interoperable with NATO defense mechanisms.

At this stage, it’s not clear whether the four parties comprising the Joint List – Hadash, United Arab List, Ta’al and Balad – would again run together in the next election.

A three-justice panel including some of the court's most conservative justices supported the police approach of having the incident analyzed by two separate divisions of law enforcement.

Meirav Michaeli is set to run, challenged by advertising executive Gil Beilin and possibly by Itzik Shmuli.

The birds that come in from Russia and East Europe every winter, swooped, pivoted and soared, taking the shape of clouds and giant creatures in the skies.

"I wanted to prove to myself and the world that disability is in the mind and is not in the body and that nothing was impossible," Abu Amira said.

The Hermon is currently closed to visitors due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

What has been going on in Israel's capital this week?

A significant number of city council members have moved from Jerusalem City Hall at Safra Square to the Knesset, some even becoming cabinet ministers.

Six people, including native-born Israelis and new and veteran olim, share about their experiences on the trail.

The doctor was on his way home in uniform from a meeting with his reserves unit before he was found shot to death in the Lahav forest.

Some people complete the trail a bit at a time over a period of years; others, like Moss and her husband and son, hike the entire trail in one go.

Last week, MDA gave approximately 150,000 first-round vaccinations to workers and residents in these facilities.

ELISHEVA LEVY, 53 FROM MANCHESTER TO JERUSALEM, 1989

In From Babylon to Jerusalem, Nathan (with an assist from his friend Andrew Edwards) reflects on his life.

The formal recognition of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates was considered more important than extending sovereignty over a slice of the West Bank.

Now it’s 2021 and nothing is as you envisioned.

If media reports are accurate, it appears that Israel is trading something far more precious than money in exchange for the inoculations: the privacy of each and every one of us.

This week look for a new perfect scent, indulge in new ice cream flavors, add some glamour with Beyonce’s makeup and don’t forget to trim your beard in style.

Former ambassador Uri Bar-Ner reflects on his long career in the ‘holy task’ of diplomacy for the State of Israel

In 1998 came the call to represent Israel in Morocco, an unusual posting.

The immigrants will enter coronavirus quarantine for two weeks and then be reunited with family members who are waiting for them in Israel.

Dozens of journalists have been laid off, news stations have closed, making the beginning of 2021 brutal for Palestinian journalists.

Maariv journalist Tal Lev Ram explained on 103FM that this is part of an ongoing process along the border.

3 MKs were arrested, which shouldn't happen, as they have parliamentary immunity.

The approved plans include expanding the current embassy site in Arnona, as well as the construction of a new embassy on Derech Hebron.

Olympiacos rallies for Euroleague overtime conquest of yellow-and-blue ahead of Baskonia visit.

Police drag protesting Joint List MKs away in what Knesset speaker called unacceptable behavior.

Sa'ar and Bennett have both declared their candidacy for prime minister in the March 23 election.

The envoys met at the Moroccan Embassy a month after the two countries re-established ties under the US brokered Abraham Accords after a two-decade hiatus.

“When you look at Israel on one end and the UAE on the other, it is difficult to find countries that did more to bring stability to their region."

With the hearing moved back to February 8, does the court intend to start calling witnesses in March, maybe even the week of elections?

"There is no sufficient suspicion of criminal offenses against specific domestic persons," a spokesperson for the Bochum Public Prosecution Office said.

Contract will be performed over a 12-year period.

The rabbi relented however at the beginning of the current lockdown and agreed that schools in the sector should close for “several days.”

Any loss in Case 2000 could also affect Case 4000, since part of the strength of the two cases is to show a pattern.

The exhibition name has a double meaning, hinting at the deeper gaze into the lives of the youth that the exhibition depicts, while also referencing the Zoom video conferences.

The visa-free agreement will go into effect on February 12.

Erdan wrote a letter of complaint. In the OCHA’s next report, it spoke this way of the attack.

Dayan shares Sa'ar's Argentine background

Israel and the UAE have a lot to learn from each other.

"We expect to see 100,000 tourists from the Emirates soon."

Morocco is a bridge to Middle Eastern and Near Eastern investment to Africa

Financial advisor Suzy Kahati answered some of the most common questions about unpaid leave and unemployment rights.

Fitch projects real GDP growth of 5.4% in 2021 and 4.1% in 2022, after a contraction of 3.9% in 2020.

In 2020, approximately 11% of all new immigrants to Israel decided to live in Tel Aviv, with the city retaining its status as Israel's leading city for olim.

Israel was found lacking in poor mobile Internet speed, lack of secure Internet servers and limited co-worker spaces.

The company was originally called CashDash when it was founded by three Israelis in 2016.

The protesters used clown horns and claimed to have done so in accordance with the noise law and the High Court ruling, insisting that they were allowed to do so.

Adelson was a lightning rod. Those who liked the candidates and the causes he supported thought him an angel, those who liked neither saw him as a malevolent wizard.

Lauder said that his involvement in building a Jewish school in Dubai and the sight of so many Israelis visiting the Emirates in recent weeks are encouraging signs of normalcy and inclusiveness.

Following a report by 'Yediot Athronot' detailing the plight of Alon and the difficulties he has encountered during the pandemic, the store received hundreds of orders

Telem’s Hagai Levine to ‘Post:’ Throughout COVID-19 crisis, political considerations and personal interests determined the decision making

In Washington DC, President Donald Trump’s administration is unraveling following an insurrection by his supporters.

The Higher Planning Council for Judea and Samaria is scheduled to hold two separate meetings Sunday, one for Palestinian projects and one for settler projects.

Izhar Shay not quitting was revenge for Blue and White taking Cotler-Wunsh from Telem

“We have heard all the excuses,” Bartfeld said as he attacked the latest one, which was blaming Benny Gantz.

Gantz: “Blue and White is a stable party.”

Atzili is currently in the process of finalizing his signing with Maccabi Haifa FC, after he left Maccabi TLV last year for the Cypriot Apoel Nikosia following statutory rape allegations.

PM remembers ‘champion of the Jewish people’ • Rivlin: He strengthened bonds between Israel and America.

Israeli Judo champion defeats South Korean Judoka Lee Seung-su in a waza-ari at the Doha Masters competition in Qatar.

Lea Mauas and Diego Rotman’s vision explores immigration & destiny

The CEO of Israel's national water company will discuss how Israel and the UAE can preserve water for the Middle East.

As differences between Washington and Jerusalem will emerge, there will be those who will fan the flames.

Rivlin has paid special attention to people with special needs, as well as to those who have overcome disabilities.

The new NaorCov19 test will be implemented as part of an innovative four-layer protective plan to ensure the Technion campus is safe during the pandemic.

"We continue to be vigilant at all of our borders. We have acted and will continue to act against anyone who tries to challenge us from near or far," the defense minister said.