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The defense minister has gone to Washington twice in the past month, and today met with the Ministerial Committee for Defense Procurement.

Jerusalem Mayor: Tower of David links Old City of Jerusalem to new city; and its renovation benefits the entire urban landscape

It marks the first time Erdan will address the UN since Israel's historic peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan were signed.

The State Comptroller’s Report details problems in the government’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak on a number of fronts.

In February the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights published a list of 112 businesses which it concludes operate over the pre-1967 lines.

Business is booming in all aspects of home design, perhaps due to many people settling in at home while the country is under lockdown, or waiting to surface only when a vaccine arrives.

The Education Ministry failed to map how much computers, laptops and Internet service packages are needed, the report warns – nor does it know when it will be able to.

Lapid: Government preventing parents from working; Shaked bill would initiate elections

Hotels no longer need to make a choice between applying to get a property tax waiver or receiving aid, which provides financial relief for small hotels.

The fire near Jerusalem was the latest in a series of large fires to strike Israel this week.

The lone soldier told the commander she did not understand what was wrong with the photo and was again asked to change the picture.

"The decision of the coronavirus cabinet is no less than a spit in the face of the youth!"

The report comes as countries and companies around the world race to develop a vaccine.

The opportunity for a UAE-based company to buy Israir comes following the signing of a normalization agreement between Israel and the UAE.

Numerous sectors in Israeli society also view themselves as targets of incitement.

Coronavirus cabinet meets Sunday to discuss putting first and second grade children in capsules.

"The Polymaths Award is different. They tell you: 'Here are the resources. Do something completely new, take risks. Investigate wild ideas.'"

“We are excited to help the thousands of Israeli companies who are looking to create business operations in the UAE,” said Apex Holdings Executive Director and Co-Founder James Brenig.

Migrant aid NGO says most Sudanese in Israel would prefer to stay.

Should the 2021 budget be approved, Netanyahu would be practically unable to avoid handing over the premiership to Gantz in October 2021.

The zookeeper, Amir Bendel, apparently had a heart attack while on a routine checkup on the kangaroo yard. He initially began to feel pain in his chest and then collapsed to the floor.

Under the plan, those entering the country will not be required to pass a COVID-19 test and will not need to isolate for two weeks once they arrive.

The Israeli delegation features 13 CEOs currently heading leading Israeli technology companies in the fields of cyber, finance, insurance and food.

Entry into the green tourist areas, which house around 30% of the country's hotel rooms, will be conditional on the presentation of an up-to-date negative coronavirus test.

PM has a worrying pattern of keeping the defense establishment in the dark about crucial defense deals.

UAE treaty passes final ratification vote in cabinet.

Despite the global economic crisis caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of Israeli millionaires decreased by only 154 people and now stands at 157,286, Credit Suisse reports.

Among the companies taking part in the webinars are Galmed, MediWound, and Ayana Pharma

Jerusalem Post readers send us their best shots of the week.

Israel is part of the global war against COVID-19 and the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) is very much part of Israel’s campaign

Israel's Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel opposed the plan, saying it places a problematic emphasis on natural gas, while setting a low bar compared to other developed countries.

The new lab is expected to have the ability to effectively churn out 50,000 coronavirus tests a day, which is currently the national capacity of the entire State of Israel.

Major protests have been taking place in all of Israel's largest cities, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa.

Large-scale, multi-front general staff drill will see thousands of troops take part.

The plan is one of three proposals approved by the municipality, adding housing and hotel units as well as expanded retail and commerce options to the surrounding areas.

"It is the first time I think for Israeli players and Sudanese players to interact socially in sports," said one of the participants.

Video from the scene showed a right-wing activist shouting at the MKs followed by one of them reaching for the activist's phone.

Aliyah way down on 2019 figures due to COVID-19 pandemic. Two new immigrants, one born in Bergen Belsen, one a pro-Israel US college activists tell their stories.

Ganit Goldstein launched a virtual reality exhibition space to present one of the first fashion collections with cutting edge 3D printing.

Leaving the lending rate at just 0.1% raises some concern due to the country's worsening financial crisis sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.

As part of the surprise, Hadassah's CEO, Prof. Zeev Rotstein, a veteran pilot, was among the 6 aircrafts pilot who circled in an organized structure above the hospital.

US President Donald Trump announced a third US-brokered peace deal.

Former MK and chairman of the Balad party Jamal Zahalka calls for the Sudanese people to overthrow the government because of the normalization agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin expressed their condolences.

Part of project will enlarge adjacent Margalit Startup City for hi-tech projects.

Joint statement by the PM’s Office and Defense Ministry says Gantz’s trip to Washington secured Israel’s QME, won't oppose sale of F-35 to UAE.

Police officers at the scene later said that they felt their lives were threatened.

The Education, Health and Finance ministries met throughout the weekend, but the meetings ended with no agreement.

This year’s online program runs October 27 to 29.

"Burnt books conjure up such dark times in our collective history. Disturbing."

Erekat was admitted to the hospital earlier this week after suffering from coronavirus for the past month.

"We hope that in the future we will be able to identify those women who are at risk for weight gain through a simple examination – and perhaps even suggest ways to prevent this phenomenon."

The award is given annually to outstanding Mentors of the ASDS International Traveling Mentorship Program.

The ministry intends to construct two new tourism complexes, one in the Beersheba River Park and the other in the Mitzpe Ramon Municipality.

Hapoalim, Israel’s largest lender, on Thursday elected Fischer to a three-year term on its board of directors.

Last week, El Al resumed flights to Frankfurt and Amsterdam, while flights to Los Angeles, Miami and Kiev will restart.

A group known as "Netanyahu's loyalist" flew a helicopter draped with a banner wishing the PM a happy birthday.

Relations with Arab world, country’s global standing improve thanks to social media department deep within Foreign Ministry.

The campaign features posters labeled the same way obituary posters are typically labeled and emphasizing the different rates of infection in the different populations.

How much influence does the prime minister’s controversial progeny have on Israel?

"What the Members of Knesset said is horrifying," said Amalia, a mother of three who lives in a shelter for abused women. "It is horrifying that there are people like that who sit in the Knesset."

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Ayman Odeh’s Joint List would fall from the 15 seats it received in the last elections to 11 if Israelis headed to the polls today.

Natan Sharansky's memoir explores his struggles within the USSR, and during his Israeli political career.

The gap between Likud and Yamina grew from a low of five seats in an October 8 Panels Research poll and seven last week.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: "I actually am optimistic."

This was the third time within a week that rockets have been fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel.

This agreement will open the door to joint research projects and databases, as well as publications.

“I am nervous, if I am just being completely honest,” said Avi Berkowitz, special representative for international negotiations to US President Donald Trump.

Lt. Col. (Res.) Dan Sion, the lead pilot for the flyover, thanked MDA for their "endless giving in difficult conditions."

Both Gantz and Esper delivered remarks on the importance of the meeting.

Members of Israel’s haredi Orthodox minority increasingly blame the media for their ills, including stringent lockdown conditions.

After three straight Euroleague losses, yellow-and-blue on the road to face Khimki Moscow

Despite travel difficulties, annual Beit Halochem cycling event to benefit disabled IDF veterans takes place in Israel and Canada.

Lion is convinced that only through talks can he get things moving and obtain the best results.

"President Trump has already recognized Israel's legal right to settle in Judea and Samaria," said Marc Zell, who hopes that formalizing outposts will follow.

The movers and shakers of Isareli society

The writer, a nephew of the Tichos, delivered these comments at the opening of the Anna Ticho “Lifescape” exhibit, on October 25, 2018.

The right-wing, religious-Zionist and ultra-Orthodox bloc of the World Zionist Congress took control of the major Zionist organizations, other than Jewish Agency.

After consecutive third-place finishes, Irishman pulls off late attack to claim emotional victory for blue-and-white team in Spain

Prior to flying F-35s, Capt. S. flew F-16s, and soon began flying the advanced stealth fighter jet for the 116th, based out of Nevatim in the South.

Elie Wurtman believes the second largest economy in the Arab world could help Israelis engage with people from dozens of previously unexplored markets.

This year’s significantly pared-down edition will take place at 1 p.m. on October 30 and goes by the title of “From the Drawer to Song – Choir Lab.”

A heated part of the hearing was where Gan Mor accused the state of using the Shin Bet because they do not trust citizens to tell the truth.

"We are seeing a lot of people with no criminal background making videos of themselves carrying out crimes."

Unlike the Education Ministry plan presented earlier this week, in response to directives of the Health Ministry, this plan does not call for the hiring of additional teachers.

The subject is sensitive in Sudan, which used to be among the hardline Arab foes of Israel.

Coronavirus is here to stay - for now. These companies are seeing it as an opportunity.

Sylvan Adams promotes the significance of people-to-people contact.

The lockdown "brought the numbers rapidly down, but they’ll climb back up because the virus is the virus is the virus."

Glick explains why he has what it takes to replace Reuven Rivlin

The six people detained are suspected of illegally entering farmland, damaging property, trespassing and breaking forest regulations.

The estimated scope of the deal is tens of millions of dollars, and it is another expression of confidence in the capabilities of the marine Heron UAV.

In keeping with the times, the play, economically titled “Wiesenthal,” is digitally available anywhere in the world until Oct. 28.

The report indicated that the hassidim weren't wearing masks and did not keep the required distance from each other according to the Health Ministry's guidelines.