Israel

Scientists worry an avian flu killing thousands of cranes in Israel could spread to humans

“We have Omicron — we really don’t need another infectious disease,” one public health expert said.

Chaim Walder, popular haredi Orthodox author accused of sexual abuse, found dead in suspected suicide

The accounts of alleged abuse by Walder, author of the popular children’s book series “Kids Speak,” led to an unusually strong reaction within the haredi Orthodox community.

Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid leader who identified with Jews and criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, dies at 90

“Your people know what one’s talking about, having suffered because you belonged to a particular racial group,” Tutu told British Jews in 1987.

For a growing number of Jews in Israel, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

A freezer full of Ben & Jerry's ice cream with Hebrew lettering on the labels

Illinois’ state pension board will divest from Unilever over Ben and Jerry’s decision to stop selling ice cream in West Bank

International Olympic Committee says countries that ban Israeli athletes won’t be allowed to host competitions

Sheryl Sandberg leans into United Hatzalah, donates $5 million to honor her parents

Israel will likely administer a 4th dose of coronavirus vaccine to seniors, immunocompromised and healthcare workers

Israel travel ban ben grunion tourists omicron

Israel may bar travel to United States as NY consulate staff walloped by latest COVID wave

In reset to pre-Trump norm, State Department terrorism report includes extensive reporting on West Bank settler violence

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