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Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
The viruses created in the Stanford Lab are bacteriophages, which exclusively target bacteria and may pose a solution to the rising global problem of antibiotic-resistant infections.
Patient held in isolation in Soroka Hospital tests negative for Ebola after returning from DRC
Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect
WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel
Australia defends plan to send deportees to tiny Pacific nation of Nauru
Australia defended its $2.5b deal to deport non-citizens to Nauru, despite rights groups warning of poor healthcare and past neglect on the island.
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Wildfires are a significant contributor to particle pollution, and the problem is expected to worsen unless concerted efforts are made.
WHO reports release of staff member detained by Israeli forces in Gaza
In July, the United Nations agency said the Israeli military had attacked its staff residence and main warehouse in the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah.
Turned back from Gaza, aid shipments sit in warehouses, on roadsides
Responding to international outrage sparked by images of starving Gazans, Israel on July 27 announced measures to let more aid into Gaza. But aid agencies say only a fraction of what's sent gets in.
'She understood our pain': Hostage mothers meet with Red Cross president in Geneva
“We felt the president was sincere in her response and assured us that she would do everything in her power to help," Galia David, the mother of Evyatar David.
New COVID variant 'Stratus' rapidly spreads across US and Europe, WHO asseses as low risk
The World Health Organization assessed that the global risk from this variant is low, but data indicates a sharp rise in cases in recent months. However, in Israel, the infection rate remains lower.
Int'l Red Cross, WHO, call for the release of the hostages in Gaza in joint statement
The International Red Cross and the World Health Organization call for the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages.
IDF rejects WHO claim Israeli soldiers attacked staff during Deir al-Balah operations
The WHO said the Israeli military attacked its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah on Monday, compromising its operations in Gaza.
At least 59 Palestinians killed in mass casualty event near Gaza food site, medics say
Medics said at least 59 people were killed and 200 wounded, at least 20 of them in critical condition.
Multiple cases of new COVID-19 variant found by CDC's airport screening program -CBS
"Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level," the World Health Organization reported.
