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Do citizens have the right to decide if they want to take a vaccine, and/or give them to their children?

President-elect in speech in Delaware: My only regret is that Beau is not here, we should be introducing him as president.

Netanyahu vows to combat crime epidemic in Arab sector with three-pronged plan.

US President releases farewell address, one day before he leaves the White House.

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Hagit Moshe wins Jewish Home primaries.

Protestors in Tunisia have begun reusing chants from the Arab Spring era to demand the toppling of the government. (Reuters)

The IDF has begun attacking targets in the Gaza Strip in response to earlier rocket fire from the area.

Shaare Zedek Endocrinology Director: 'Year ago, PM, HM decided to allow pharmaceutical companies to conduct experiments in Israel.'

Yesh Atid receives 14 seats according to poll, Yamina led by Naftali Bennett receives 13 seats.

Coronavirus cases rise in Nigeria while government officials struggle to bring more vaccines to the country. (Reuters)

Several of those charged in the Capitol riots have asked for President Trump to include them in a large slate of last-minute pardons in appreciation for their support of his presidency. (AP)

Hagit Moshe, deputy mayor of Jerusalem, has been elected the leader of the Jewish Home party. (Party Spokesperson)

Valencia Appeals Court acquits 11 activists behind demand Jewish-American singer Matisyahu declare support for PA statehood of hate crime.

A company spokesman says that Moderna is looking into possible allergic reactions to its COVID-19 vaccine. (Reuters)

Several motor companies team up with Microsoft to make a play for the autonomous vehicles market. (AP)

Kuwait authorities say they have seen the first instances of the British mutation of COVID-19 in their country. (Reuters)

Police report that 16-year-old Shelly Peres has been located. (Police Spokesperson)

Due to public health concerns that prevent the usual crowds from gathering, Biden's inauguration will be attended by two hundred thousand flags. (Reuters)

The US National Guard has continued removing soldiers from the upcoming presidential inauguration for fear of ties to militant groups. (Washington Post)

COVID-19 has killed more than 400,000 in the USA, with this week setting yet another new mortality record. (Hopkins)

Pharmaceuticals mogul Martin Shkreli was denied compassionate release today, after asking to be let out of prison on account of his deteriorating mental and physical health. (Reuters)

With a new deal from Pfizer in the works, vaccination stations have been instructed to start using up vaccines that had been held in reserve as second doses in anticipation of frequent shipments of inoculations. (Channel 13)

At least 3 of pregnant women whose condition deteriorated infected with British variant, according to study under Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price.

Defense Department officials brief reporters at the Pentagon.

On his last day in office, President Trump issues a presidential pardon to Israeli national Eli Winstein.

A special meeting in the Polish parliament saw MPs hearing from Israeli professionals on how to protect their public from COVID-19.

For the second time in two days, large numbers of police officers are closing in on a crowded wedding in Bnei Brak. (Channel 12)

A rocket fired from Gaza to Israel has landed in an open field near Nachal Oz. No warning siren sounded.

The Israel Police request the public's assistance finding 16-year-old Shelly Peres, last seen in the town of Karmiah in southern Israel, She is described as 165 cm tall, of slender build, last seen wearing black clothing. (Police Spokesperson)

Authorities have arrested affiliates of the self-proclaimed militia group Oath Keepers for their suspected role in the Capitol riots. (Reuters)

400 members of community attend Israeli-American Council event in memory of Jewish billionaire philanthropist Sheldon Adelson.

The state of Georgia has confirmed victory for Ossoff and Warnock in their bid for the US Senate.

87% of voters have cast their ballot for the next leader of the Jewish Home party.

Both Iran and Turkey have vetoed the participation of other countries in talks about nuclear disarmament, to the dismay of powers such as the USA and Britain. (Reuters)

A protest balloon depicting Trump as a diaper-clad baby is being preserved in a British museum.

Israel's first Chief Ashkenazi rabbi and iconic leader of Religious Zionism explains Psalm 125: We all consider ourselves judges of those who teach us.

Coalition chairman, MK Miki Zohar of the Likud, registered a political victory with the approval of the country's soccer and basketball leagues to return to action.

Once the nationwide lockdown measures are rescinded on Jan 31, the leagues will continue regular scheduling.

Zohar said that this was the only correct decision since "there is no justification in keeping the leagues shut down."

Likud MK Nissim Vaturi arrived at the protest tent where Yesha Council Head Yossi Dagan has been on hunger strike over the government's refusal to legalize new settlements.

Vaturi announced he is joining Dagan in the hunger strike against the government's policies.

Pompeo: 'PRC has committed genocide against the predominantly Muslim Uighurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang.'

The deep rifts that have affected American society as a result of this unprecedented political conflict must surely be addressed. Op-ed.