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Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) at Barclays Center.

Deni Avdija has season-best 20 points as Wizards sweep Heat

Superior 3-point shooting and a 48-35 run in the second half proved to be the difference.

By REUTERS
05/02/2021

Elections: Likud appoints first ever Arab candidate to unrealistic slot

Netanyahu called on Arab citizens to cast their ballots for Likud, instead of the Joint List that broke up on Thursday into two parts.

Will Netanyahu’s three postponed trips hurt Israel-UAE ties? - analysis

Emirati sources: Netanyahu’s delay due to COVID-19 understandable but a diplomatic visit now would have been wise

Celebrating the movies & magic of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Four movies are now available via VOD on the Tel Aviv Cinematheque website until the end of February: El Topo (1970), The Holy Mountain (1973), Santa Sangre (1989) and Psychomagic (2019).

Egged bus

Bus driver assaulted in Rishon Lezion after asking passenger to wear mask

In his 34 years of experience as a bus driver, Cohen says he has never seen or experienced anything like the assault he suffered on Thursday.

IDF uses innovative setting to prepare for future Hezbollah war

‘A soldier who comes here for a training day is treated like a pilot’

04/02/2021
Israel's Knesset

With party lists submitted, Israel's real election begins - analysis

Those who have ignored the polls until now can start paying attention.

04/02/2021

French version of Israeli show ‘BeTipul’ debuts as ‘En Thérapie’

Directed by longtime French-Jewish duo Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano, the series is set in the aftermath of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks.

Israel Elections: Is this Lapid's hour to down Netanyahu?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: This might be the Yesh Atid leader's hour to take the reins and form a coalition. But can he do it?

04/02/2021
Explosion at Haifa refinery

Loud explosions from Haifa's petrochemical industry rattle residents

Residents said that the incident caught them off guard, as they received no warning in advance.

Netanyahu scraps UAE, Bahrain trip over COVID-19 restrictions

This is the third time Netanyahu has postponed a trip to the UAE due to coronavirus-related restrictions and political developments in Israel.

Gilad Kariv: The Labor candidate who could be the first Reform rabbi MK

POLITICS AND RELIGION: Gilad Kariv explains how he’s in a unique position to make real change if elected to the Knesset.

Merav Michaeli's nihilism will make Labor fall further from grace

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Michaeli represents an anti-electoral combination of exhibitionism, radicalism and nihilism.

A confession of malpractice? The Yuval Carmi case - comment

Carmi’s type of malpractice, conducted in a professional environment, is not the same as what we are seeing with the increase of sexual violence during the pandemic.

04/02/2021

Meet the people behind Israel's Iron Dome system

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The people behind the machine – and their ability to respond and make decisions within seconds – are what make it work.

04/02/2021

Exhibition titled 'Case 5,000' erected in TLV in memory of COVID victims

The exhibition, composed of 5,000 memory candles, is meant to mark the victims of the virus in Israel since the pandemic broke out, which on Thursday nearly reached the 5,000 mark.

When will fans be allowed to come back?

While games continue to be played, feeling just isn’t the same as sports are all about the spectators.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
04/02/2021
Ultra-Orthodox residents walk through of the Mea She’arim neighborhood of Jerusalem, August 2020

Ultra-Orthodox employment up slightly despite COVID-19 crisis

In the general, Jewish population, employment among men declined from 86.3% in 2019 to 86%, and among women declined from 85.6% in 2019 to 85% in 2020.

Can Israel fight the 'secret pandemic' of sexual violence amid COVID-19?

JPost One-on-One weekly 'Zoomcast': Tamar Beeri with Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel executive director Orit Sulitzeanu - Episode 5

04/02/2021
Workers install 5G telecommunications equipment on a T-Mobile tower in Seabrook, Texas. May 6, 2020

'5G will change the Internet for everyone'

Israel actually has the cheapest mobile Internet service in the world, thanks to reforms implemented a decade ago to increase competition in the field.

04/02/2021
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Lawyers Boaz Ben Zur and Amit Hadad arrive to the District Court

Prosecution, Netanyahu's lawyer go to war over witness obstruction

Many legal scholars thought that Ben Tzur’s prior representation of Milchin and Klein should preclude him from representing Netanyahu.

Ariel University launches Aliyah Risk Calculator

The calculator, which takes 15 minutes to compute results, takes both individuals and families into account • Aliyah and Integration Ministry launches mental health helpline for new immigrants

Online jazz series goes Miles ahead

The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, as part of its jazz series which started out at the beginning of the year, has five more shows due to go between now and February 14.

04/02/2021

Katya Gervits - A key connection at a young age

The 13-year-old is a contestant in the forthcoming Pnina Salzman Young Pianists Competition, which is due to take place, for the eighth time, at the Kfar Saba Conservatory February 8-18.

04/02/2021

Grim drama and classic comedy: What's new on TV?

The newest releases on Israeli TV and streaming services.

Finance - Governmental companies in the capital

The government companies are not legally obligated to operate from Jerusalem, unlike other entities, starting with government ministries, which are legally required to move to Jerusalem.

By ERELA GANAN
04/02/2021
Masses attend the funeral of Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik, January 31, 2021

Grapevine: Rules made to be broken?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Coronavirus: Vaccinating Palestinians is in Israel's interests - Netanyahu

Israel transferred 2,000 doses to the Palestinian Authority on Monday, out of 5,000 expected to be sent in the coming days, and 20,000 in the ensuing weeks.

How veteran businesses are surviving the coronavirus pandemic

"The secret to our family-run hotel is to stay strong during difficult times, to always have a smile on our face and to remain optimistic no matter what.”

By DUDI FATIMER
04/02/2021

Jacques Kupfer - A French Zionist’s aliyah advocacy legacy

Kupfer’s passing highlights immigrant success stories and struggles.

By BEN BRESKY
04/02/2021

Arrivals - Dedicated to caring for children

DR. MANUEL KATZ, 70 FROM BUENOS AIRES TO BEERSHEBA, 1983

By LISA SAMIN
04/02/2021

Israel Elections: Only 21% of 2009 Knesset still in politics - study

The data presented by the IDI represents an abnormally high turnover rate in the Israeli political system.

Israel’s middle class slides into poverty

Nearly 2 million Israelis are living below the poverty line, according to a new National Insurance Institute report.

By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE
04/02/2021

The Golan during lockdown: From Trump Heights to snowy Hermon

The Golan today is as pretty as ever. Unfortunately, the public at large currently cannot enjoy it.

Finance - How to save early to help your children get ahead

No matter how much you save for an event, being prepared will save you money.

By SUZY KAHATI
04/02/2021

Ethical will: How to tell your tale to convey your ethical values

Events that shape our lives are not always apparent to those around us.

By JUDY JOSS
04/02/2021

Netanyahu appoints novelist, radio personality to Likud list

The prime minister said the new candidate will help the Likud reach its goal of establishing a right-wing government.

MasterCard and VISA credit cards are seen in this picture illustration taken June 9, 2016

Credit card companies to reduce clearing fees

Under the new agreement, a fixed fee was set at a significantly lower rate than the previous commission, in transactions in the amount of up to NIS 35,000.

04/02/2021

What is the deal with Israeli customer service?

In this column, I hope to share with you my ongoing personal experiences both good and not so good and would be happy to include any stories you may wish to share.

By DEBRAH MARCUS
04/02/2021

'Coming to the Professors' podcast brings Jewish history to the people‏

‘The vast amount of papers produced by academia stays within its circle’

04/02/2021

Coming home to Israel during the coronavirus pandemic

‘GETTING THROUGH corona is not easy no matter where you are, but it’s certainly much easier at home.’

By DUDI FATIMER
04/02/2021

Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen goes the Sudanese distance

Last week, Cohen became the first Israeli minister to visit the African state.

When the moon smiles

Every evening while I am away, each of us will look up at the moon and smile

By NACHSON MEIR SPIEGELMAN
04/02/2021
The joint exercise of the IDF and the US Army, Juniper Falcon, kicks off

20th Juniper Falcon exercise commences with IDF, US Army amid COVID-19

The exercise is meant to strengthen the cooperation between the US army and the IDF.

Attempted theft targets 1,000 kg. of avocados

Holy guacamole! Border Police is investigating the incident.

Rabbi Kanievsky assures couples seeking to have kids COVID vaccine is safe

Kanievsky, a leader of the Ashkenazi, non-hassidic haredi community, has encouraged vaccination and has instructed teachers and students to get vaccinated.

Couple touching their hand

Orthodox Jews aren’t allowed to touch before marriage but many still do

But there’s no safe place for them to talk about it. So women go into sexual hiding.

By RUTHIE CHARENDOFF
04/02/2021

Israel Elections: Parties tell Anglos not to vote for them - analysis

Each party leader sent a message to native English-speaking voters by not including a representative of their community on their list. The message was: Don't vote for me.

03/02/2021

Settler leader: First special IDF training in 15 years strengthens Area C

Yochai Damri had long battled for such a drill, which he argued was necessary to revive the significance of the firing zones

Netanyahu: 'A plan that will bring about real revolution in Arab society'

"A small minority of Arabs are responsible about 60% of the crime in Israel and the victims of crime are, of course, Israeli citizens, Jews and Arabs alike."

By ERIC BENDER/MAARIV
03/02/2021

Coronavirus: Vaccinated Israelis may soon be able to visit Greece

The agreement, should it be signed, is not expected to go into effect immediately, as the vaccine’s level of effectiveness is still being examined.

Coronavirus: Israel's vaccine campaign opens to all as pace slows

Netanyahu said Israel would aim to vaccinate 90% of citizens over the age of 50 against coronavirus within the next two weeks.

Coronavirus in Israel: 'This is how the IDF serves the nation'

The IDF corona ward in Rambam hospital treated more than 170 COVID-19 patients so far.

03/02/2021

High Court petition filed demanding reentry for citizens stuck abroad

The decision has left an estimated hundreds of Israeli citizens stranded abroad who had flown out before the airport was shut down.

Coronavirus: Israel's airport closure keeps olim from doing business

Israeli citizens stuck in foreign countries filed a petition to the High Court, saying that their right to return home is a basic right that must be restored immediately.

03/02/2021
An Egged bus in front of the Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Egged's monopoly ends, Superbus taking over Jerusalem lines in late 2021

The results will be improved transportation around Jerusalem.

03/02/2021

Israel's Kamala Harris? Tamano-Shata Gantz's #2

Tamano-Shata is Israel's first Ethiopian-born cabinet minister.

03/02/2021

The sky fell in on our data privacy and nobody noticed - analysis

The sky fell in this country and no one even noticed.

COVID-19: Top haredi rabbi says those flouting restrictions are ‘sinners’

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein said observing COVID-19 health regulations was ‘a great religious obligation’ and that anyone not doing so was ‘deserving of punishment.’

Books

Five writers shortlisted for Sapir Prize for Literature

The five candidates on the shortlist will receive a grant of NIS 40,000.

DJ David Guetta’s Dubai show to be broadcast in Israel

The performance will take place against a background of fireworks at sunset.

Kleenex coronavirus mask

Do Israelis prefer a disposable or reusable mask?

Some 3% of Israelis do not make sure to wear a mask when leaving the house.

By ELIAV BATITO/MAARIV ONLINE , MOSHE COHEN/MAARIV
03/02/2021
IDF maps house of terrorist suspected of killing Esther Horgen

High Court approves demolition of Esther Horgen killer's home

The High Court voted to demolish both the second and third floors of the building.

The new F-15EX fighter jet

F-15EX, under consideration by Israel Air Force, completes first flight

Newest US Air Force fighter completes 90-minute test flight

03/02/2021
cover - Oscars 2020

Oscars: Israeli team wins Academy Award for film technology

Every year, in addition to the winners of the traditional Oscars, the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces winners in various scientific and technical categories.

Shin Bet thwarts 6 selling airsoft guns to Hebron terrorist elements

Such souped-up airsoft rifles were used in previous terror attacks on Israeli citizens.

Unorthodox star and Israeli actress Shira Haas receives Golden Globe nod

Israeli actress Shira Haas received a nomination for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV movie for her performance in the Netflix series, Unorthodox.

N A creative nod to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tel Aviv Marathon will take place this mon

New format announced for Tel Aviv marathon due to coronavirus

Multiple routes and tracking app to be used on February 19 amid pandemic, with motto of ‘All running together separately’

JNF-USA’s fire wagons help Israel’s firefighters combat blazes

Israel’s firefighters keep watch over forests this Tu BiShvat

Incendiary balloons and kites have become highly effective weapons in disrupting Israeli life in the Western Negev over the last decade.

03/02/2021

Activists spread picture of psychologist suspected of sexual abuse

Since Yuval Carmi's arrest, two additional complaints have been filed against him by patients.

03/02/2021

Nine people treated in hospitals for jackal bites

All nine of the victims were reported to have experienced only mild bites • increase in jackal population is due to surplus food not disposed of properly in populated areas

Rabbi, new immigrant, father of fallen IDF soldier dies of COVID-19

Rabbi Mordechai Rindenow, whose son Shlomo died in an IDF training accident in 2016, made aliyah last year, buried alongside his son.

Toddler found on bus alone in Ramat Gan

An investigation into the incident by police found that the baby girl was forgotten by her father, a resident of Bnei Brak.

Arab journalists cut communications with Israel Police as act of protest

The journalists noted that the step is meant to protest "the various police statements that consistently blame the victim, the Arab community."

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis offers COVID-19 treatment to all sectors

The surprising initiative comes against the backdrop of fierce clashes between the wider ultra-Orthodox community and the Israel Police over COVID-19 restrictions.

By DANIEL SONNENFELD/THE MEDIA LINE
03/02/2021

Thousands attend funeral of bystander killed in police firefight in Tamra

Joint List MK Sondos Saleh stressed that within just the first 32 days of this year, 15 people have been killed.

Israel Elections: Parties on Left, Right, to work to unite till deadline

Decisions will be made at Thursday night's deadline

02/02/2021

Coronavirus: Cabinet to convene Wednesday on lockdown extension

Prime minister: Goal is to vaccinate 90% of people over the age of 50 in the next two weeks

Israel should fret less about when Biden will call Netanyahu - comment

This says more about the Israeli and Jewish psyche than about Biden.

02/02/2021
Jan Elazar Refoua, owner of the Ora gift shop in the center of Jerusalem

Coronavirus: Businesses losing hope as Israel's 3rd lockdown continues

The lockdown is currently scheduled to end Friday, but it seems likely that it will be extended.

02/02/2021

Music from jazz icon Miles Davis to feature in online Jerusalem showcase

The student sextet that will present some of his charts being put through its paces by US-born longtime Jerusalem resident guitarist and educator Steve Peskoff.

02/02/2021
Depressed person broods in tunnel

Aliyah ministry launches mental health helpline for new immigrants

COVID-19 crisis has increased mental health problems for new immigrants. Hotline will be available in five languages for five hours a day.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services CEO rings opening bell at NYSE

The Haifa-based company was founded in 1945 and is one of the top ten global carriers, operating across five geographic trade zones.

IRANIAN PRESIDENT Hassan Rouhani (right) and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Who wanted to pay the pri

Iran blinks again and again on 'redlines' - analysis

In a Monday night interview with CNN, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif made his latest shift.

COVID: Essential stores cannot sell non-essential goods, High Court rules

Several businesses forced to shut down because they are deemed not essential, such as toy and clothes stores, filed a lawsuit.

For the first time, IAI to exhibit at IDEX exhibition in the UAE

The exhibition is set to take place from February 21-25.

02/02/2021
Prof. Yair Zakovitch

Prof. Yair Zakovitch to receive Israel Prize in Bible Studies

"Yair Zakovitch is one of the most original biblical scholars in Israel and around the world," said the committee in its decision.

President Reuven Rivlin

Rivlin visits mental hospital to raise mental health awareness

Reuven Rivlin is the first Israeli president to visit a mental health care facility.

Israel’s Skylock pioneers defending against drones

Given the rising threats of terror groups using drones, it’s clear that this kind of technology will be in need rapidly across a variety of sectors.

A sign put up at the entrance to the Bat Ayin settlement warns Israel Police from entering in the wa

Man indicted for placing anti-police sign at entrance to Bat Ayin

The sign reads, "This road leads to the Bat Ayin settlement. Entry is forbidden for Israel Police! You undermine the security of the residents of this settlement, you killed our son."

IDF cancels leave due to COVID; vaccinated, green units exempted

As of Monday, 2,406 IDF soldiers and workers were confirmed as infected with the novel coronavirus and 12,549 soldiers were in quarantine.

New agreement reached by gov't with Israel's dairy farmers

The agreement, for a period of three years with an option to be extended for an additional two years, serves to regulate the Israeli milk market.

Tesla launches sales in Israel, starting at NIS 179,000

The American electric car maker said customers can now custom order its Model S, Model X and Model 3, with deliveries starting at the end of the first quarter.

02/02/2021

Government, IDF working on budget for potential Iran strike plan - report

On Wednesday, the security cabinet is set to meet to discuss tensions with Tehran, including concerns that the US could return to the JCPOA nuclear deal.

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