Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi sworn in as new Iranian president
New Iranian president vows an end to 'illegal' American sanctions on Iran at inauguration ceremony.
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New Taxes?
Israel's government approves first budget in three years
Health Ministry to receive huge increase in spending in 2021-2022 budget, after government failed to pass spending plan for three years.
Holiday Lockdown?
Senior Israeli health official warns of possible fourth lockdown
'Everyone knows that if we don't get things under control, we're heading for a lockdown,' says senior health official.
Study: Recovered COVID patients don't benefit from vaccine
New US study finds natural infection to COVID provides robust long-term immunity, with vaccination providing no added benefit.
UK: Iran is behind deadly attack on Israeli-managed ship
Britain condemns Iranian attack on oil tanker managed by Israeli-owned company, refuting Iran's denial it was behind attack.
Haredi party chief Moshe Gafni: No divine support for Bennett government
MK Moshe Gafni trashes Bennett government while receiving third dose of COVID vaccine. 'Thank you, Netanyahu!'
Biden's approval rating falls to lowest level since inauguration
Half a year into his presidency, Biden's approval rating has fallen significantly - though most polls still show him in positive territory.
Will Trump visit Israel this fall?
Republican party's overseas branch in Israel invites former president, who is reportedly considering accepting.
Israel reimposes Green Pass restrictions
Coronavirus Cabinet reimposes 'green pass' limits, limiting entry to gyms, synagogues, restaurants, events, to the vaccinated, recovered.
Health Ministry to push for return of Green Passport system
'Fatal blow for tourism industry.' Businesses worried as Health Ministry poised to back full green pass system, quarantine for all travelers
Judea and Samaria Boycott:
Israel calls on US governors to crackdown on Ben & Jerry's over settlement boycott
Israeli ambassador to the US and the UN Gilad Erdan urges US governors to use anti-BDS laws against Ben & Jerry's over boycott.
CDC study: More than 99% of COVID victims had preexisting conditions
Fear and anxiety can be deadly when it comes to COVID, new study finds, showing top risk factors for dying of the coronavirus.
Poll: Yamina gains ground while New Hope plummets to zero
68% of Israelis say new government is Center-Left, new poll shows, while coalition faction falls below minimum electoral threshold.
Natural infection vs vaccination: Which gives more protection?
Nearly 40% of new COVID patients were vaccinated - compared to just 1% who had been infected previously.
90 confirmed dead in Surfside condo collapse, 33 identified
31 people still missing as death toll rises to 90 in Miami-area condo collapse. 33 victims have been identified thus far.
Surfside death toll rises to 60
Six more bodies recovered from site of catastrophic building collapse in Miami-area town, bringing total number of confirmed dead to 60.
Report:
Bennett held secret meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reportedly traveled secretly to Amman for sub rosa meeting with King Abdullah.
Coronavirus Cabinet to rule on new COVID restrictions this week
'Just a matter of days until green pass system returns,' say Coronavirus Cabinet officials.
Anti-Semitism in the UK: 'I'll slit your throat for Palestine'
Watch: Jewish passenger threatened twice in back-to-back anti-Semitic incidents in London.
2 seriously injured in paragliding accident near Modi'in
Two men suffer serious injuries in paraglider crash in Modi'in area.
New study suggests mask mandates for kids should be scrapped
CO2 levels five times higher for children wearing masks, even for short periods of time, new study finds.
Liberman looks to impose sales tax on online purchases
Finance Minister Avidgor Liberman considering ending VAT exemption for imported items purchased online.
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky backs call to vaccinate children over 12
Senior haredi rabbis endorse call by their personal physician urging parents to vaccinate children over 12 against COVID.
Death toll in Miami rises to 11, victims identified
150 people still missing in Surfside condo collapse, county mayor says, as death toll rises to 11. All eleven recovered victims identified.
Coronavirus Czar tapped to lead Israel's Health Ministry
Nachman Ash, chief of Israel's COVID efforts, appointed to head Health Ministry after current chief, Hezi Levy, announces his resignation.
Vaccine inventor: Israel missed COVID jab's cardiotoxicity risks
'Government not being transparent about vaccine risks,' says doctor who invented the mRNA technology used for COVID vaccines.
Today At Noon:
Israeli Health Ministry reimposes mask mandate Friday at noon
Just days after abolishing mask mandate, Israel reimposes indoor mask requirement.
PM eyes new mask mandate, ban on entry of tourists to Israel
Prime Minister Bennett convenes meeting to weigh on possible new restrictions aimed at combating new variants of the coronavirus.
Pompeo:
Pompeo: Biden must not negotiate with new Iranian president
'Ebrahim Raisi has the blood of thousands on his hands, he isn't someone we should be talking to,' says Mike Pompeo.
Trump: Happy Father's Day, losers!
Former president offers unusual Father's Day greeting, aimed at the 'radical Left, RINOs, and other losers of the world.'
Iran's new president: I won't meet with Biden
'I am a defender of human rights, not a butcher.' New hardline Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi rules out meeting with President Biden.
Will Israel reimpose mask mandate?
Health Ministry reportedly planning to push government to reimpose mask mandate in schools and possibly in all public indoor areas.
Israel to open its doors to tourists next month
All vaccinated tourists to be allowed entry into Israel starting next month, while most air travel restrictions on Israelis to be dropped.
Arabs riot on Temple Mount, hurl stones at police
Injuries reported as Arab mob clashes with police on Temple Mount following Friday prayers.
Watch Live: Biden meets Putin at Geneva summit
President Biden holds his first meeting with Vladimir Putin since taking office.
1 wounded in terror attack at entrance to Jerusalem
Female terrorist eliminated after combination ramming and stabbing attack against Israeli soldiers on outskirts of Jerusalem.
COVID vaccine alternative fails in test, AstraZeneca says
Efforts to develop vaccine-free COVID treatment face setback as antibody therapy fails to protect from infection, according to trials.
Report:
Egypt urging Hamas not to attack Israel during Jerusalem Flag March
'Bennett will respond with force.' Sources claim Egypt is pressing Hamas not to escalate tensions with Israel during Flag March.
Pence:
'Netanyahu was the most successful Prime Minister in the history of the Jewish state'
'Millions of Americans are grateful for Netanyahu's leadership,' says former Vice President Mike Pence.
Unity Government:
Most Israelis back new government as Likud plummets in new poll
Just 37% of Israelis oppose new government - but Netanyahu holds wide lead over Bennett as top pick for prime minister.
