Israel

Israel goes into 2nd lockdown to stop record spread of coronavirus

Police have set up dozens of roadblocks and checkpoints to impose the lockdown, which starts on the eve of the Jewish New Year.

By Cnaan Liphshiz September 18, 2020 10:07 am

Kosovo’s Jews cheer their Muslim-majority state’s new deal with Israel

The breakaway region, where the U.S. and Israel are popular, has lobbied for a decade for Jerusalem to join other nations that recognize its independence.

September 14, 2020 1:26 pm

Top Orthodox minister resigns as backlash against new COVID lockdown mounts in Israel

Opposition to the lockdown is coming not only from haredi Orthodox leaders, but also from business owners and others whose income would be affected.

September 13, 2020 12:10 pm

12 students at women’s seminary in Israel test positive for the coronavirus, sending 125 into isolation

By Marcy Oster September 7, 2020 1:14 pm

Empty chairs and a striking front page commemorate Israel’s 1,000+ coronavirus dead as curfews are delayed

By Marcy Oster September 7, 2020 12:56 pm

A view to Neve Shalom, Israel. (Wikimedia Commons/Howard Shippin)

Arab-Jewish school near Jerusalem damaged in fire

By Cnaan Liphshiz September 4, 2020 11:02 am

Opinion

My mother downplayed her Indian Jewish heritage to assimilate. As an adult, I’m learning to reclaim it.

By Lishai Peel September 2, 2020 11:36 am

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Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States, speaks at the United Against Nuclear Iran 2018 Summit in New York City. (Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

UAE diplomat says normalization has ‘closed the gate’ on annexation

By Cnaan Liphshiz August 21, 2020 10:42 am

Opinion

I organized a solidarity mission from Israel to New York City during the pandemic. This is what I heard.

By Gary Levy August 14, 2020 3:49 pm

8 incredible Israeli shows you may not have heard of

By Brandon Schuster August 5, 2020 2:30 pm

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