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New meta-analysis of lockdown studies shows 0.2% impact on mortality rates

John Hopkins researchers note "devastating effects" of failed policies, add that studies of 1918 Spanish flu drew similar conclusions.

New study: 133x risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccination

Comparisons with myocarditis rates following infection now irrelevant as vaccination no longer prevents infection.

New study: COVID loses 90% of its ability to infect within 20 minutes of being exhaled

First-of-its-kind study replicates what actually happens when people exhale aerosol particles.

Chief Rabbi David Lau's letter to the Prime Minister

"It is within your power to prevent an irreparable rift in the Jewish People and stop this conversion reform from advancing."

What's going on in China?

13 million people locked down with just a few hours' notice, after 127 COVID cases diagnosed.

Women of the Wall gearing up for their next provocation

Feminist group intends to hold monthly service next Sunday. Haredi MKs on the alert to protect status quo at holy site.

Israeli contracted Omicron at conference where all were fully vaccinated

Dr. Maor returned from London, went back to work, and infected at least one colleague before developing symptoms. He is fully vaccinated.

Stocks plunge following Moderna CEO's gloomy predictions

Stéphane Bancel stressed risks involved in switching production to Omicron-focused vaccine, suggested booster doses were a better option.

Is 'vaccine apartheid' responsible for Omicron?

In an unvaccinated population, COVID can spread unchecked and mutate faster. 3.5 billion people have yet to receive a vaccine shot.

Officials concerned about impact of Omicron variant on schooling

"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.

Knesset Education Committee recommends student trips to Temple Mount

Committee wants Temple Mount to become part of required curriculum for matriculation, stressing its centrality in Jewish history.

FDA asks for 55 years to release data on Pfizer's COVID vaccine

The FDA promised "full transparency" due to "tremendous public interest" in a drug that it approved after just 108 days of study.

Australia: Search continues into sixth day for Cleo Smith, missing four-year-old girl

Cleo Smith disappeared from family's tent in western Australia early Saturday morning. Police have yet to find a trace of her.

US land borders to reopen - but only to the fully vaccinated

Non-essential travel will be permitted to Canada & Mexico, in line with recent changes to air travel regulations. Europe may follow suit.

Almost a year after FDA approval, anti-COVID drug finally available in Israel

Multiple studies show Regeneron significantly lowers COVID mortality. Health Ministry now making drug available to high-risk patients.

Who else is going to Uman? Israel's COVID Czar

"It's my duty to be in problematic places," says Prof. Zarka as he flies out to supervise tens of thousands of Israelis over Rosh Hashanah

Kill lists? US officials gave Taliban names of its Afghan allies

Administration officials admit cooperation, maintain it's the best way to get people through Taliban checkpoints and onto flights out.

'High threat' of ISIS-linked terrorist group attacking Kabul airport, says UK government

'Specific' security warnings of terrorist attack, as Afghans & foreigners scramble for places on the last flights out.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook isn't to blame for vaccine hesitancy

Data shows those who use Facebook as primary source of information are more likely to refuse COVID vaccine.

'Time for Joe Biden to resign in disgrace!' says former US President Donald Trump

Trump claims he would have been 'far more successful.' Has the US really squandered what it paid for 'in blood, sweat, and tears?'

'Not everyone's going to make it out' of Afghanistan says UK Defence Secretary

Pandemonium at Kabul airport as frantic Afghans & foreign nationals attempt to flee Taliban regime.

Foreign Ministry officials: Lapid's approach to Poland is misguided

Poland is only doing what the rest of Europe has already done, albeit with more fanfare, say Israeli diplomats who now fear reprisals.

Metzuda winery went up in flames on very day of grape harvest

Haredi manager Eli Bash: "This was G-d's will, and no amount of planes or fire fighters could change that."

Taliban triumph in Afghanistan

Taliban to declare: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Foreign embassies evacuating staff under fire as airport, sole remaining exit-route from Kabul, is attacked by fighters.

Polish PM attacks Israeli response to restitution law: 'Irresponsible and unjust'

Polish PM decries decision of Foreign Minister Lapid to downgrade diplomatic relations in wake of law restricting Holocaust-era restitution.

'Impossible' to reach herd immunity, says UK professor

"We don't have anything that will stop transmission" of the Delta variant, Prof. Pollard says.

Labor Court ruling: Employers may force staff to be vaccinated or tested for Covid-19

Tel Aviv Labor Court ruled that employer's demand for unvaxxed to be tested twice weekly for COVID was reasonable.

New haredi Draft Law to be voted on in coming weeks

Draft almost identical to that developed at behest of then-Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman.

Supreme Court strikes down legislation barring LGBT surrogacy

“The Supreme Court has yet again demonstrated that it wants to wipe Jewish tradition out.”

MK Itamar Ben Gvir: Bennett is being held hostage by Islamic Brotherhood

"Why isn't the government responding to Hamas fire in the South? Because Mansour Abbas doesn't let."

Ra'am MK Mazen Ghainem: If Israel fires on Gaza, I'll topple the government

"I abstained on the Citizenship Law because I didn't want to overthrow the government, but we have clear red lines."

Zionist Yeshivot unions decry cancellation of daycare subsidies

A father studying to become a rabbi is no longer eligible, but a father studying for an academic degree of any kind is.

Government preparing for lockdown during High Holidays

Document obtained from Prime Minister's Office reveals plans to impose stricter regulations over Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Polish PM adamant: 'Poland will not pay for Nazi crimes'

Unimpressed by Israeli warning following law blocking restitution claims, Poland calls for Israeli FM Lapid to be "condemned."

Health Ministry official: 'No surprise' that the fully vaccinated are contracting Covid-19

Ministry official says no sign that vaccine is losing efficacy. "If we do find that, we'll recommend a third dose."

FDA confirms link between vaccines & heart inflammation, will add warning to fact sheet

CDC presents data showing 32-fold increase in heart inflammation among adolescent boys following Covid-19 vaccination.

Government admits that half of new Covid-19 cases in last month were fully vaccinated

Despite data, government is launching expanded campaign to vaccinate everyone over 12.

Iran fails another attempt to launch satellite into space

More attempts likely in the near future amid claims Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system that could threaten Israel.

Yamina minister lies about haredi support for Shabbat compromise

Minister for Religious Affairs Matan Kahana made claim in Knesset plenum, only to be shot down by UTJ MK Uri Maklev.

Renegade Yamina MK backtracks, will support government

Riding to the rescue of the Family Reunification Law is MK Amichai Chikli, who incidentally rescues his own political future too.