Chana Roberts

News writer

Chana immigrated to Israel from Canada in 2007.

Leo Dee announces suit against CNN for Amanpour comments

Leo Dee announces intention to sue CNN for 'shootout' comments, says he rejected Christiane Amanpour's email apology.

Dep. Finance Minister: 'Include return of soldiers' bodies in any ceasefire agreement'

'Hamas is the master in Gaza, we must bring it to a position in which it surrenders,' Dep. Finance Min. Woldiger says.

Pregnant woman who received wrong embryo gives birth

Woman found to be carrying another couple's embryo in IVF mixup gives birth to daughter.

IVF mixup: Court delays publication of genetic testing results

'If the fetus is found to be ours, we'll request to distance the birth mother,' potential genetic parents promise.

New polio strain discovered in Israel

New polio type 2 strain found to be resistant to current vaccine, arrived in Israel following outbreaks in New York and London, report says.

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi eliminated in Shechem

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi is killed in firefight as Israeli security forces attempt to arrest him in Shechem.

IDF: Failed attempt to launch rocket killed Gazan children

IDF clarifies: Last attack in Jabalia was during daylight hours, Gazan children were killed after Gaza rocket failed to launch and exploded.

El Al receives official permission to fly over Saudi Arabia

The duration of Israeli airlines' eastbound flights is expected to shorten considerably - beginning next week.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 - again

Shortly after recovering from the virus, US Pres. Biden tests positive for COVID-19 - for a second time.

Supreme Court okays revoking terrorists' citizenship

Israel's Supreme Court okays revoking citizenship of those convicted of harming State security, paving the way for government action.

Top Lithuanian-haredi rabbi evacuated to hospital

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, leader of the Lithuanian-haredi community, is doing well after being admitted to hospital following cardiac event.

Knesset dissolves, election date final

Election called for Nov. 1, Yair Lapid to become acting prime minister at the stroke of midnight.

Religious Affairs Min. to recognize female halakhic authorities

'The time has come for the State of Israel to celebrate this reality,' Dep. Min. Kahana says.

New law to require Lag Ba'omer pilgrims to receive special permit?

Legal memorandum will allow Religious Affairs Minister to permit only one bonfire at gravesite of Rashbi on Mount Meron, report says.

New record: 16,115 new COVID-19 cases

Number of new coronavirus diagnoses hits 16,115 as number of seriously ill patients rises to 134.

Number of new COVID-19 cases skyrockets: Nearly 3,000 in one day

Reinfection rates rising as Israel hits 2.35% positivity rate.

Two unvaccinated children in serious condition from coronavirus

Only two people under 20 currently in serious condition were not vaccinated, Health Min. data shows.

Nearly 60% of new coronavirus cases - in individuals under 20

For the first time since August, less than 200 coronavirus patients are in serious condition.

Health Min.: Vast majority of COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated

Coronavirus positivity rate climbing as number of patients in serious to critical condition continues to fall, Health Ministry says.

Saturday night: Israel to end daylight saving time

As Israel prepares to move its clocks back one hour, leftist party moves to put an end to the time change.

Third time in three days: One rocket intercepted over southern Israel

The Iron Dome system has shot down a rocket fired towards Israeli territory. Man and boy suffer light injuries while running for shelter.

Coronavirus pandemic: Nearly 500 seriously ill patients

Twelve dead of coronavirus since Friday, as number of serious cases rises to 494.

Coronavirus: Nearly 6,000 new cases

For the third day in a row, number of new coronavirus cases hovers around 6k daily. Are the unvaccinated more likely to become severely ill?

IDF confirms: Over ten rockets fired at northern Israel

Iron Dome intercepts incoming missiles after air raid sirens sound in Galilee and Golan Heights. IDF retaliating.

Ship hijacked off UAE coast declared safe

MV Asphalt Princess is declared safe after boarders disembark, UKMTO says.

Watch: UAE ambassador opens embassy in Tel Aviv

Opening of UAE Embassy 'not only an important step for Israel & United Arab Emirates, but for the entire Middle East,' Pres. Herzog says.

US condemns demolition of terrorist's home

IDF destroys home of terrorist who murdered 19-year-old Yehuda Guetta, in move US condemns as 'unilateral' and 'undercutting' peace efforts.

518 new coronavirus cases, 46 in serious condition

As number of serious cases continues to rise, Health Min. Horowitz warns restrictions may be unavoidable.

Barrages at central and southern Israel

Rockets fall on central and southern Israel in two massive barrages just after midnight. Rocket barrages on south resume after 06:00.

2 dead, 1 seriously injured in Ashkelon, 11 injured in Ashdod

Air raid sirens sound as rocket hits Ashdod building, injuring 11 people.

Police find letter at scene of Meshi-Zahav suicide attempt

'I am sorry, try to remember the good I did and what I forgot,' ZAKA founder writes in letter found at scene of suicide attempt.

ZAKA founder unconscious and on a respirator, with signs of life

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, founder of ZAKA, undergoes CPR, is hospitalized, after attempted suicide.

Israel Dog Unit: Missing father of three has been found

Israel Dog Unit volunteer and MDA medic finds David Fredi Yager, father of three missing since Tuesday, thanks to tipoff from civilian.

Health Ministry: Coronavirus vaccine significantly reduces morbidity

New Health Ministry report shows Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 98.9% effective at preventing coronavirus-related hospitalizations.

Jared Kushner: Agreement between Israel, UAE 'historic breakthrough'

White House adviser Jared Kushner responds to Israel-UAE agreement, hopes 'Palestinian leadership' will be able to 'come to the table.'

Israeli hospital provides groundbreaking coronavirus treatment to seriously ill patient

Doctors express cautious optimism after the world's first passive immunization treatment is provided to a seriously ill COVID-19 patient.

Rabbi Leibel Groner, secretary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe dies of coronavirus

Rabbi Yehuda Leib 'Leibel' Groner, secretary of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, dies of coronavirus.

PM Netanyahu at the polls: 'Go vote'

PM Netanyahu urges Israelis to vote: 'It's a proud day, this is a democracy.'

Israel turns away South Korean tourists, brings Israelis home with special ambulances

COVID-19 Coronavirus death toll in China now at more than 2,200, over 400 cases in South Korea.

Health Ministry warns: Keep the self-quarantine for coronavirus - or end up in prison

Returning Israelis who violate mandatory self-quarantine can end up in prison, Health Ministry warns.