US-Israeli delegation arrives in Bahrain ahead of official establishing diplomatic relations

A joint American-Israeli delegation landed in Bahrain Sunday, where officials will be signing a number of bilateral agreements following an announcement last month to normalize relations. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser, Meir Ben-Shabbat, led the delegation that flew out of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on … Read more

Social media mocks ‘uneducated’ outrage over Israeli Gal Gadot being cast as Cleopatra

Israeli actress Gal Gadot has been slammed on social media after she was cast to play Cleopatra in the upcoming historical epic about the iconic Egyptian queen.  The 35-year-old on Sunday confirmed she will play the titular role in a new movie after Paramount Pictures won the rights to the film in a bidding war between … Read more

Social media mocks ‘uneducated’ outrage over Israeli Gal Gadot being cast as Cleopatra

Israeli actress Gal Gadot has been slammed on social media after she was cast to play Cleopatra in the upcoming historical epic about the iconic Egyptian queen.  The 35-year-old on Sunday confirmed she will play the titular role in a new movie after Paramount Pictures won the rights to the film in a bidding war between … Read more

Archaeology: Medieval excrement reveals how diet changes since may have triggered diseases

Five hundred-year-old excrement from Medieval toilets reveals how changes in diet since the 15th Century may have triggered diseases such as irritable bowels, allergies and obesity Researchers analysed deposits from two Medieval latrines from Latvia and Israel They identified various microorganisms from the guts of the toilets’ users The findings could provide a baseline to compare with … Read more

Coronavirus Israel: Non-essential businesses close as cases soar

Israel has closed all non-essential businesses, including open-air markets and limited prayer meetings after failing to bring down the highest Covid infection rate in the world.  ‘Over the past two days, we’ve heard from experts that if we don’t take immediate and harsh measures, we’ll reach an abyss,’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last night, … Read more

Unorthodox’s Shira Haas is forced to stay awake till 4am for the Emmys

Outstanding Drama Series  Better Call Saul The Crown The Handmaid’s Tale Killing Eve The Mandalorian Ozark Stranger Things Succession – WINNER Top dog: Succession earned Outstanding Drama Seris as creator Jesse Armstrong accepted the honor in a hotel in London   Outstanding Comedy Series Curb Your Enthusiasm Dead to Me The Good Place Insecure The … Read more

Israel brings in overnight curfews but stops short of full lockdowns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced overnight curfews on some 40 cities and towns hit hard by the coronavirus. He backed away from reported calls for full lockdowns after an uproar by powerful religious leaders who accused the government of unfairly targeting ultra-Orthodox communities. The measures were announced late Sunday after hours of consultations … Read more