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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.

Top UNRWA official admits 'the precision was there' in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Palestinian organizations protest official's 'appearing to defend Israeli military.' UNRWA official then apologizes.

Son of Hamas: Israel should eliminate Hamas leadership

"Hamas isn't prepared to accept the new reality Donald Trump made in the region," says Mosab Hassan Yousef.

New York Times: Top Israeli officials regret strike on Gaza media building

Building housed key Hamas assets, but "harm done to Israel’s international standing outweighed any benefit."

IDF deterred Hamas from devastating last-minute attack

During last few hours before ceasefire, IDF was ready to hit huge number of targets if Hamas fired on Tel Aviv.

China now claims COVID originated in 'multiple regions' around the world

WHO team shortly to arrive in China to investigate pandemic's origins. Will China grant it access to data?

UK Court rejects US request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

"I am satisfied that Mr. Assange's risk of committing suicide, if extradited, is substantial," judge rules.

South African COVID variant can 'bypass immune protection' say health experts

Scientists fear it could take months to adapt existing vaccines; meanwhile, new mutations are likely to emerge.

'Green passports will be a means to manage daily life' says government's COVID czar

Passports to be required for entrance to large number of public venues.

Green coronavirus immunity passports shortly to be issued

Holders will be exempt from quarantine rules; other benefits likely to be added.

World Health Organization: 'Covid-19 isn't the big one -- it's a wake-up call'

WHO experts stress that COVID will become endemic despite vaccines and that "these threats will continue."

Will he be released? Yigal Amir hires prominent attorney Yoram Sheftel to defend him

Prominent attorney to focus efforts on repeal of legislation barring Knesset from considering Amir's early release.

Study: Wearing a used face mask can increase danger of COVID infection

Research showed that masks alter manner of inhalation and promote respiration of Covid-19-carrying aerosols.

Russian vaccine developer offers to share research with foreign pharmaceutical companies

Following failed Phase 2 trials of Sanofi-GSK's Covid-19 vaccine, manufacturer of Sputnik V vaccine offers to help out.

Satellite imagery shows Iran's nuclear program is going underground

Following explosion at Natanz facility in July, regime vowed to rebuild "in the heart of the mountains."

Pfizer COVID vaccine linked to life-threatening allergic reaction

UK bans Pfizer shot for people with "significant" history of allergies.

Saudi Prince calls Israeli PM a liar: 'How can you believe him?'

Prince Turki Al-Faisal spoke at a video conference also attended by Israeli Foreign Minister who expressed his "regret" at remarks.

Dr. Anthony Fauci apologizes for saying UK approval of Pfizer vaccine was rushed

Fauci had accused UK's FDA-equivalent of "joining the marathon in the last mile."

As death toll rises, Swedish citizens' confidence in government drops

Various regulations already in place, but PM insists his government "does not believe in total lockdown."

Israel's nuclear scientists told to be on guard after assassination

Amid fears of Iranian reprisals following killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Israeli nuclear scientists warned they could be targeted.

Interpol warns of fake COVID vaccines & immunity passports

Vaccines will be "equivalent of liquid gold to organized crime networks," Interpol warns.

Brazil's President Bolsonaro insists he won't get a COVID vaccine shot

Bolsonaro added that Brazilians won't be forced to be vaccinated.

New study: Lockdown has no significant impact on COVID mortality

Study based on data from 160 countries, recommends "increasing population resilience with better physical fitness."

Minks' revenge: Thousands of gassed animals rise from their graves

Over 12 million minks were culled in Denmark before the government backtracked. Hasty disposal of carcasses led to grisly sights.

After culling 13 million minks, Danish government admits its mistake

Mutant COVID strain that panicked the world has died out, Danish Health Ministry reports. Too late for the Danish mink industry...

Large study shows mask-wearing 'not statistically significant'

Almost 5,000 people participated in randomized study. 1.8% of mask-wearers contracted COVID vs. 2.1% of control group.

UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer refuses to allow Jeremy Corbyn back into party

Following Corbyn's "apology" for anti-Semitism under his watch, Labour Party readmitted Corbyn, but Starmer has effectively vetoed the move.

Pfizer CEO sold 62% of stock on day of vaccine announcement

Pfizer explains that the sale went through due to system set up in August that sells shares once they hit a certain threshold.

Vaccine Cold War: Russia claims 92% efficacy rate for 'Sputnik V' vaccine

Just days after Pfizer announced its preliminary results, Russian Direct Investment Fund presented its own set of data.

Former Health Ministry director Bar Siman Tov: No COVID vaccine this winter

Bar Siman Tov says country is already preparing for regular winter diseases plus coronavirus.

What will Israel get in return for American sale of F35s to UAE?

Congress to debate $10b arms deal including sale of F-35s to UAE. Why has Israel agreed?

Omissions in Pfizer's '90% effective' vaccine study?

Critics say that trial failed to test for asymptomatic cases and that declarations of 'ending the pandemic' are grossly premature.

Hadassah is backing the Sputnik V COVID vaccine. Why?

Almost 60% of Russians polled are "unwilling" to use their own vaccine. Do they know something we don't?

A cure for COVID in your medicine cabinet?

Studies looking into mouthwash & aspirin have already shown huge promise. Bad news for BigPharma...

FBI issues warning of cyber attacks one day before election

A month ago, Microsoft announced it had thwarted TickBot, but it bounced back within weeks. Experts say "more attacks looming."

Dr. Fauci: Biden is taking this epidemic seriously, but Trump...

Fauci says Biden cares about public health, whereas Trump is focused on the economy.

DM Benny Gantz accuses: Netanyahu's conduct is a crime against State & citizens

According to Gantz, "continuing like this without a budget will cause more damage than elections would."

The time to invest in tech is over - back to the old favorites

While tech giants made trillions during the first lockdown, companies like Nestle & Unilever are cashing in now.