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 politicians. The measures were announced late Sunday after hours of consultations with decision-makers.  Benny Gantz (right), Israel’s Alternate Prime Minister … Read more

Protesters denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of coronavirus pandemic

Thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Jerusalem to denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of coronavirus pandemic and demand he quits over corruption charges in 11th week of demonstrations The protest on Saturday came as Israel copes with record levels of coronavirus  Demanded Netanyahu’s resignation over corruption and rising Covid-19 rates   Protesters scuffled with police … Read more

Protesters denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of coronavirus pandemic

Thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Jerusalem to denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of coronavirus pandemic and demand he quits over corruption charges in 11th week of demonstrations The protest on Saturday came as Israel copes with record levels of coronavirus  Demanded Netanyahu’s resignation over corruption and rising Covid-19 rates   Protesters scuffled with police … Read more

Archaeology: Remains of a 2,500-year-old royal palace found buried outside the walls of Jerusalem

Magnificent stone remains of a 2,500-year-old royal palace from the time of the Kings of Judah are found carefully buried outside the walls of Jerusalem The remains included the ornate capitals that would have topped stone columns Experts are unclear why they were neatly buried when the rest was plundered When it stood, the palace would … Read more

‘Jihadi’ textbook probe descends into farce after researchers analysed Israeli book promoting peace

‘Jihadi’ textbook probe descends into farce: Investigation into literature used in British-funded Palestinian schools is slammed – after researchers analysed Israeli publications promoting peace A joint UK-EU study to provide a ‘thorough review’ of the books was promised Report to be completed in October by Germany’s Georg Eckert Institute Concerns were raised after presentation of … Read more

‘Jihadi’ textbook probe descends into farce after researchers analysed Israeli book promoting peace

‘Jihadi’ textbook probe descends into farce: Investigation into literature used in British-funded Palestinian schools is slammed – after researchers analysed Israeli publications promoting peace A joint UK-EU study to provide a ‘thorough review’ of the books was promised Report to be completed in October by Germany’s Georg Eckert Institute Concerns were raised after presentation of … Read more

British-Israeli woman sues Easyjet for £15,000 after they make her move seats twice

A British-Israeli woman is suing easyJet for £15,000 after they made her move seats twice because ultra-Orthodox Jewish men refused to sit next to a female passenger.  Melanie Wolfson, 38, is claiming 66,438 shekels compensation from the low-cost airline in a lawsuit filed on her behalf by the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC). Ms Wolfson, a professional … Read more