02 December 2020

Israel and the Middle East will not be a top priority for action by a Biden administration

The detainees could be used as a bargaining chip if the government comes under pressure from the new US administration, a human-rights official said.

The United States traditionally shields Israel from any action at the Security Council.

Political uncertainty and restrictions on movement behind the phenomenon, experts say.

GCC members boosting sector as part of drive to reduce dependence on oil and gas

US District Judge Beryl Howell released a heavily redacted order that described what she called a "bribery-for-pardon" investigation.

A study conducted at Sheba Medical Center determined that the system has the ability to destroy various viruses, including coronavirus at a rate of 99.9%.

Different variations of masks include designs to meet the needs of a wide range of disabilities from the deaf and hard-of-hearing to people with touch-sensory issues.

The book centers on a Prisoner Z who is being held at a secret prison site in Israel’s Negev Desert.

Republican Senator John Cornyn said he "will not support any nominee who doesn't provide full transparency into their work on behalf of a foreign government."

Using data from tens of millions of endpoints around the world, Check Point Research recently detected a significant increase of phishing emails impersonating the world's largest shipping companies.

"I'm not going to make any immediate moves, and the same applies to the tariffs. I'm not going to prejudice my options," President-elect Biden told NYT.

Protesters dressed up as medical workers and handed out adhesive bandages to show the impact a lack of a budget is having on Israel's health system, as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

"The vaccine will be made available across the UK from next week," the government said.

The pandemic has heavily damaged business activity in Israel; this project initiated by the Economic Ministry will aim at strengthening the economy.

Israel's highest score was for Israeli women's access to education and its lowest was given for female-positive legislation.

Hundreds of movies are released each year for audiences to enjoy worldwide.

Rahul Saggu has always had a pull towards real estate since when he purchased his first property at 21 years old.

Police suspect that the woman died of an overdose or poisoning after she and her partner took drugs together.

“I believe strongly that the continuity and prosperity of this peace should be filtering down to common citizens of Bahrain and Israel.”

The incident is one of many like this that form part of the narrative of what is, or is not, happening in the shadowy “war between the wars” in Syria.

Summary: ZAKA has seen a1,200% increase in demand for assistance in facilitating burial in Israel during COVID-19. From averaging 3 or 4 requests per week, ZAKA is now handling 7 per day.

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, many operators have transferred their offers to online through appropriate remote access devices.

Thanks to Napoleon, Jews that had been economically and politically marginalized and physically confined in European ghettoes, became free to enter European society.

Netanyahu sent a greeting to His Highness, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, and reached out to “new friends.”

“It's about the long-term vision, not immediate quick wins. It's about a vision against extremist views and interference,” says UAE Policy Planning Dept. director Jamal Al-Musharakh.

Israel may not be happy, but president-elect's views are better than Obama administration.

Even heroes need heroes. The pioneering Jewish community of Hebron looks toward future projects while dealing with today’s challenges.

“It will be critical for Olympic qualification criteria, which ensures great competition. All the greats will be coming here to ensure their participation in the Olympics.”

Vote was on preliminary reading. Meretz and Yesh Atid-sponsored bills pass; bills sponsored by Yamina and Joint List fall.

The negotiations between the old foes were launched in October, with delegations convening at a UN base to try to resolve a dispute about their maritime border.

The bill would cancel the so-called Tender Years Clause, which since 1962 has guaranteed custody to the mother of all children if one of them is five years old or younger.

The Finance Ministry confirmed that Israel paid NIS 3.768 billion to the PA, and only deducted the cost of services provided, not the “pay for slay” funds.

A smooth return to service for the MAX is seen as critical for Boeing's reputation and finances.

“The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the fact that the most vulnerable in society are hurt first and more than the rest of the population."

"As governments are preparing to roll out vaccines, criminal organizations are planning to infiltrate or disrupt supply chains," said Interpol's secretary-general.

Andrew Aziz is a Canadian trader, proprietary fund manager of Peak Capital Trading with net worth assets of $20 million, a successful investor and #1 best-selling author.

Youssef Amir, a leading fitness expert, talks about his brand, Udefy, and what he has in store for its future.

Two dozen coronavirus red zones named as criteria changes

The Council of the European Union calls on member states to adopt a series of policies to combat the antisemitism in Europe.

The Council of the European Union’s declaration calls antisemitism “an attack on European values."

Apple’s entry in to the search engine market comes 11 years after Microsoft’s Bing made its debut, the only other noteworthy competitor to Google to date.

The 37th Jerusalem Film Festival will run December 10-20 online.

After two and a half months in which it was closed to the general public following the spread of the coronavirus in Israel, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art reopened last Tuesday.

After months of lockdown in the city, an invitation for a drive on the slopes of the Golan Heights was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Right now the Civil Administration lacks the ability to service Israeli and Palestinians in Area C, according to Biton.

The agency said last month it had run out of money to pay salaries after two years of funding cuts by the United States and other donors, including Arab Gulf states.

Romanian food from Mitch, Indian from Tika Pika

Israel’s Defense Ministry has not yet moved with the times, continuing to refer to injured IDF veterans as "disabled."

After the great effort put into developing and testing these vaccines, another huge task lies ahead: the logistics of vaccine distribution.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi: "This is a holiday for the State of Israel, the IDF and the Navy."

The movers and shakers in Israeli society

The attack, in the early hours of the morning in the northern riverside city of Cametá, was the second such heist in as many days in Brazil.

From sexual harassment to burglary, Jerusalem’s green oasis hopes for better days

A new film looks at Palestinian youngsters and how their lives are impacted by the continuing Israeli occupation of their living and breathing space.

ANU CEO and equality advocate Anat Mufkadi runs for the local council

The Supreme Court has already rejected several appeals by Leifer’s defense team on different aspects of her case.

Founded in 2012, the project matches haredi students with a range of religious and secular students who meet on a weekly basis.

“You can make a very good meal from an egg,” a friend told me, a comment that has stayed with me to this day.

A decline was recorded in the percentage of those who believe that people with disabilities abuse state benefits – from 13% in 2019 to only 8% in 2020.

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

The Crossroads of Civilization Museum in Dubai is unique for including in its collection Jewish artifacts from the history of the Middle East.

In the 2018/19 school year, 27,800 undergraduate students studied in institutions located in the city.

Froome headlines incoming talent • Brit becomes first female Sports Director on World Tour • Israeli Dror Pekatch also joins squad’s staff

In reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" policy on Tehran, Iran has gradually reduced its compliance with the deal.

Mouthing words, but then acting in a different matter altogether, does not gain the public’s confidence.

Top cyber lawyer tells 'Post' how INCD gets companies to reduce vulnerabilities

Not yet possible to determine cause of crash; plane had two malfunctions prior to accident; recording devices on plane severely damaged.

Abbas and many Palestinian officials and factions had strongly condemned the rulers of Bahrain and the UAE for reaching the peace deals with Israel.

From building VR glasses to a wheelchair-bound vet so he can experience running again, to helping another without an arm fly a drone, MFH helps people restart their lives.

Populating the Kinneret with mullets usually takes place once a year. It's done in order to preserve the lake's quality of water by maintaining a balanced population of algae.

Some timely words on coping with thorny conflicts involving stepchildren

There is historical evidence suggesting there were Jews living in what is now known as Turkey as far back as the fifth century BCE.

“We had to make decisions we never thought we would have to make about closing the skies and closing the country in lockdowns.”

Nicholai Perrett, a young talent of the social media circle, believes in an early start rather than procrastinating about the future.

The city's Jewish community traces back to 1740s under the patronage of Daher El Omar, who persuaded the aged sage Rabbi Chayim Abulafia of Smyrna to rebuild the desolated community.

Serial entrepreneur and founder of Coinygram LTD, Mao Lal, continues to set the pace in the blockchain technology industry with innovative solutions for businesses and individuals

In the fraction of the second of a fateful fall he managed to thank God for the good life he’d lived.

The factory is designed to produce shutters and shutter boxes ready for installation in industrial quantities.

Building a presence and conducting business activities online is a skill particularly relevant in these challenging times.

Founder of A.MARIE, Ashley Marie, talks about how her constant evolution has helped her to maintain her relevance in the highly competitive jewelry market

Israeli-Palestinian peace is not on the agenda of either society and it is not even part of the public discourse.

Cofounder of Custom Offroad Accessories, Simon Crowe, talks about how he hires top talents into the business as he highlights instant “personal connection” as an important factor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted positives of the agreement, a culmination of seven years of negotiations, through his Twiter account.

The last three decades have ushered in a hostile discourse surrounding Israel on university campuses.

Israel relies on an educated, skilled work force to thrive as the Start-Up Nation.

‘Minority report’ level tech may soon guess cyber crimes before they happen

While embracing a singular Trump achievement may not play well with Mr. Biden’s Democratic base, it is nonetheless good for the country.

Most Democrats don't support BDS, but they are against banning it. Pompeo's claim that it is inherently antisemitic only serves to harm Israel's interests.

The new office will be part of “efforts to further strengthen Czech-Israeli relations.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “lied to all of you."

Despite their own propaganda and rhetoric, the secular Arab regimes long ago figured out that the Islamists were a far greater threat than the Zionists.

The five resolutions are part of an annual flurry of 20 pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli texts that the UNGA passes on an annual basis - more than any other country.

If democracy in the United States goes under, what hope is there for the rest of us?

There is no excuse for Netanyahu not adhering to the coalition agreement he signed with Gantz.

Over the past four years, Hozman Bechor has led the port in the face of increasing competition caused by the entry of new ports.

"As mentioned by the supreme leader, the most important thing is that our information wasn't compromised."

Among the buildings that will light up throughout the night are the String Bridge, the municipality building and Teddy Stadium.

The British drugmaker and Oxford University have already published interim efficacy results from their UK trial in November, but the results have raised questions among scientists.

For all the media coverage that Leifer’s case has garnered, it is a separate phenomenon involving sexual predators which has become the greater problem.

The medical findings clearly pointed to a second case of COVID-19 infection, and not merely a case of "post-coronavirus," which may result in false symptoms.