The empty suit at the head of the table

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held a primetime press conference about his COVID-19 policies on Monday evening. It went poorly for him…writes Caroline Glick. Read more

About 5,000 cranes in Agamon Hula died from avian flu

Raya Soraki, Acting Director-General of the Nature and Parks Authority, has revealed that following the situation assessments and monitoring of bird flu morbidity in the area as of Sunday comprehensive monitoring carried out in the Agamon Hula documented about 5,000 dead cranes in the area. Read more

Israeli hospital launches world’s first study on 4th COVID-19 vaccine

The Sheba Medical Centre launched on Monday a first-of-its-kind study in which a fourth Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will be administered to volunteers to test the effectiveness of the fourth dose. Read more

On the other hand

Once again another corona variant has upset the tourism applecart with Chanukah and Christmas pilgrims prevented from visiting. Read more

1 Billion NIS plan to strengthen Israel’s presence in Golan Heights

Israel’s government held a special Cabinet meeting on the Golan Heights on Sunday and approved a NIS 1 billion plan to strengthen Israeli communities and double the population in the area. Read more

City of Jerusalem approves master plan for renewal of Arab neighbourhoods

The local planning and construction committee of the Jerusalem Municipality has given the green light to move forward with a new master plan for the Arab Beit Hanina and Shuafat neighbourhoods in the city. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Season’s Smearings from the Canterbury Tales Read more

Christian leaders play anti-Israel political games in Jerusalem

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem (Christian Leaders) request for urgent dialogue with “Israel, Palestine and Jordan” on protecting the Christian community in Jerusalem and the integrity of the Christian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem – is an anti-Israel political ploy that should be rejected by Israel. Read more

The non-Orthodox get another lesson in Israeli electoral maths

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid may have put together a coalition without any ultra-Orthodox religious parties earlier this year, but they still fear the power of the haredim and their allies. Read more

Aussie-born Israeli gives priceless gifts to African nations

While many Australians are heading to department stores, engaging in online shopping, or trying to purchase that unique gift, Aussie-born Israeli Achi Kuchnir is giving one of the greatest gifts: the gift of time and expertise to some of the poorest communities in Africa. Read more

After terror attack, thousands march to Chomesh, demand return of Israeli presence

Thousands of Israelis from all over the country arrived on Thursday at the community of Chomesh in Samaria after the Shiva mourning week for terror victim Yehuda Dimentman ended. Read more

Why religion?

Whenever I hear people talk, or I see articles about religion in general and Judaism in particular, I feel disconnected. Read more

Ra’am secretary-general: Western Wall, Temple Mount are Muslim

The secretary-general of Israel’s Ra’am (United Arab List) Party on Monday praised “security prisoners” for fighting the “occupation,” asserted that the Temple Mount and Western Wall belong exclusively to Muslims and called for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria to be erased. Read more

Hamas, PA, slam Mansour Abbas for acknowledging Jewish character of Israel

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas slammed comments by Ra’am Party leader Knesset Member Mansour Abbas on Wednesday, after he stated during an interview with Channel 12 that “Israel was born a Jewish state, that was the decision of the people, and the question is not what is the identity of the state — it was born this way and it will remain this way.” Read more

A Christmas crusade: scapegoating the Jews

Christian churches, seemingly deaf to baleful historical and theological echoes, have decided to mark Christmas 2021 by scapegoating the Jews. Read more

Shas Chairman MK Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain, will resign from Knesset

Member of Knesset Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, signed a plea agreement on Thursday according to which he will confess to tax offences, pay NIS 180,000 and resign from the Knesset. Read more

PA source: US demanding that PA avoid ‘difficult’ decisions

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated Wednesday night during his meeting with Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas that the US is committed to a two-state solution, and stressed the importance of joint action between all parties to advance peace and stability in the region. Read more

Tis the season

It’s precisely at this time of the year when Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of a Jewish baby in Judea that the irony of the situation we face today becomes apparent. Read more

Religion meets the rink: Orthodox skater to represent Israel at Beijing Olympics

In a true “Cinderella story,” 19-year-old Hailey Kops, a religiously observant athlete from West Orange, N.J., is preparing to take on the world’s finest ice skaters while proudly representing Israel at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Read more

Immigration to Israel surges in 2021 by 30%

New figures from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, The Jewish Agency, and Nefesh B’Nefesh show the highest aliyah from France in four years, a dramatic increase in arrivals from South Africa, and the continued trend of rising aliyah among youth. Read more

Olympic Committee says competitions must be open to all athletes, including Israelis

The International Olympic Committee said sports federations worldwide must make competitions available to athletes from all countries after a championship in Malaysia was cancelled because it banned Israel’s participation. Read more

Rabbi Kaltmann takes over interfaith presidency

The Jewish Christian Muslim Association in Melbourne has appointed  Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann as its new president. Read more

Ancient treasures recovered from two shipwrecks off Israel’s coast – video content

The Israel Antiquities Authority Marine Archaeology Unit conducted a survey off the coast of Caesarea and recovered treasures from two ancient shipwrecks, including hundreds of silver coins, figurines, and a gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd, a well-known symbol of Jesus in early Christian art. Read more

Head of Yeshiva at Chomesh in Samaria arrested week after deadly terror attack

Rabbi Elishama Cohen, the head of the Yeshiva at Chomesh in Samaria, was arrested on Wednesday by the police on suspicion of violating the Disengagement Law. Read more

USA NSA Sullivan and Israel NSA Hulata: ‘Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program grave threat to the peace and security’

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israeli National Security Advisor Dr Eyal Hulata have led a meeting in Jerusalem together on Wednesday of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group. The U.S. and Israeli delegations included senior officials from across their respective foreign policy, defence, and intelligence agencies. Read more

Shabbat Shemot: Women

The Book of Exodus starts with the enslavement of the Israelites. Read more

Surf Living to make its mark at Maccabiah

“The Israel Life Saving Federation (ILSF) will host the first-ever Surf Life Saving exhibition sports competition to be held at the 21st Maccabiah in Israel in July next year. Read more

Why does New Zealand continue to support the bullies?

I continue to be surprised by how many good people and democratic governments ignore the obvious flaws with the UN. One of the most glaring issues is the institutional racism of the world body, expressed as disproportionate vitriol against the only Jewish nation. Read more

An Aussie vice-president for B’Nai B’rith International

Sydney’s James Altman has been elected senior vice president of B’nai B’rith International by the organization’s International Board of Governors during its triennial meeting in Washington. Read more

Political challenges

As we close out 2021 there are two key areas that continue to be at the centre of Israel’s diplomatic and internal political challenges, as well as a third emerging issue of quite a different colour. Read more

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