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World's 1st cruise for vaccinated to launch from Israel

Cruise ship to travel between Israel, Cyprus and Greece, giving vaccinated Israelis chance to set sail for first time since pandemic began.

Bennett reacts to ICC war crimes probe

Bennett discusses ICC probe with i24News.

Myanmar police kill 18 in protests in bloodiest day since coup

Escalating violence in government crackdown on anti-coup protests in Myanmar.

Israeli windsurfing champ Yoav Cohen prepares for Tokyo Olympics

i24NEWS speaks with Israeli windsurfing champion Yoav Cohen about his preparations for the upcoming Olympic games.

Donald Trump's attorney: This is why I did not wear a kippah

Attorney David Schoen tells i24NEWS about the reactions he received when he put his hand on his head while drinking water.

Israeli doctor stresses importance of vaccinating children

Prof. Eli Somech, chairman of pediatrics at Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center, says new virus mutation affects children more than old variants

Israel considers incentive programs as vaccine demand slows

As number of Israelis getting vaccinated plummets, Israel mulls programs to incentivize getting the jab.

Michael Oren on US rejoining Iran deal, UN Human Rights Council

Former Israeli Ambassador and ex-minister Michael Oren speaks with i24NEWS about Biden administration's first foreign policy moves.

As the US rejoins the UNHRC, what does this mean for Israel?

UN Watch director Hillel Neuer explains to i24NEWS the implications of the Biden Admin's decision to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council.

Israeli startup uses AI to revolutionize fertility treatments

Dr. Yael Gold-Zamir, founder and CEO of Embryonics, speaks with i24NEWS about use artificial intelligence in fertility treatments.

Israeli windsurfer Shahar Tzuberi hopes for Olympic medal

i24NEWS speaks with Israeli Olympic hopeful Shahar Tzuberi.

Netanyahu's stimulus plan: COVID relief - or election economics?

Prime Minister accused of trying to 'buy' voters with stimulus plan on eve of fourth general election in less than two years.

Watch: Israeli Minister discusses historic visit to Sudan

Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen became the first Israeli minister to visit Sudan earlier this week. He speaks to i24NEWS about the visit.

Yaron Zelekha launches New Economic Party ahead of 4th election

'Israeli economy doesn't charity, it needs a leader,' says ex-Accountant-General of Finance Ministry and head of New Economic Party.

Report: Israel, Sudan to open embassies soon

Jonathan Regev discusses memorandum of understanding reportedly set to be signed soon between Israel and Sudan.

Ex-Indian Ambassador cautions Israel against deal with Pakistan

Former Indian Ambassador to Israel Navtej Sarna speaks with i24NEWS about new US administration's impact on the Mideast.

ZAKA chief blames haredi community leaders for parents' death

ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav lost both his parents to COVID-19 in recent weeks.

Israeli Judo champion Sagi Muki on his Tokyo Olympic dreams

Sagi Muki, Israeli judoka, speaks with i24NEWS about his aspirations ahead of the Tokyo Olympic games.

Israeli start-up streamlines shopping: As easy as taking selfie

Restaurant uses facial recognition technology to help it operate during the coronavirus pandemic, making ordering as easy as taking a selfie

Israeli medical workers protest government handling of pandemic

Doctors from 7 hotels protest lack of funding amidst COVID pandemic.

A look inside a COVID ward at Haifa's Rambam Hospital

i24NEWS goes inside a coronavirus ward at Rambam Medical Center in the northern Israeli city of Haifa.

Inside India's plan to vaccinate 1.3 billion people

Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, speaks with i24NEWS about plan to vaccinate entire population.

US to brand Yemen's Houthi rebels as terror group

Trump administration targets Iran-backed Shi'ite rebel group in Yemen, eyes terror labelling.

Israeli 3D printing tech revolutionizes spinal injury treatment

Matricelf bio-tech firm works to use 3D printing technology to offer revolutionary spinal chord implants.

How will Capitol Hill riots affect Israeli elections?

Ellie Hochenberg, i24NEWS diplomatic correspondent, discusses the possible impact the Capitol Hill riots could have on Israel's elections.

Where in the world is Jack Ma?

China's richest man Jack Ma is the latest high-profile Chinese figure to disappear from public view in recent weeks.

'Congress will impeach Trump without seeing any evidence'

Watch: Alan Dershowitz Talks Possibility of Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial

US lawmakers consider invoking 25th Amendment

Move would remove Trump from office prior to Biden taking over as President.

Joint Arab List head doesn't rule out sitting in Netanyahu gov't

MK Mansour Abbas speaks to i24NEWS.

Report: Iran's army to hold 'large-scale' drone drill

Jonathan Regev speaks with i24NEWS about Iran's massive military drone drill.

'A piece of Mexico in Israel'

Nelly Goldberg, owner of La Mexicana, speaks with i24NEWS about bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to Israel.

Israel: High strawberry prices lead to smuggling rings

Poor strawberry harvest and high demand have led to spike in prices, prompting smuggling of berries with toxic levels of pesticides from PA

UAE'S leading telecom group launches Israel-based channels

Etisalat announces launch of i24NEWS on eLife and Switch TV channels

What's it like to fly to the US from Israel during the pandemic?

Empty planes and empty airports: This is what it's like to fly from Israel to the United States during the global pandemic.

i24NEWS interviews famed literary figure A. B. Yehoshua

Israeli writer A.B. Yehoshua sits down with i24NEWS for extended interview.

Lively debate in Pakistan over Israel ties

Pakistan sharply divided over prospect of normalizing relations with Israel, with the military and Christian minority backing ties.

Iran tests its own COVID vaccine

Iranian Health Minister announces beginning of human trials for domestic COVID vaccine.

Can your employer force you to be vaccinated?

Attorney Matan Geringer speaks with i24NEWS about whether employers can require workers to get vaccinations.

Pakistan's persecution of religious minorities continues

Hindu and Christian girls abducted and forced into marriages with Muslim men - often with the tacit support of local authorities.

Chinese economy expands despite coronavirus pandemic

China's economy grew 2% in 2020 - while American economy shrank by 5%. China's growth expected to outpace most major economies in 2021.

Hezbollah: Precision missiles doubled in a Year

Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's chief, claims terror group has doubled its arsenal of precision missiles this year.

'Defending Palestinians not contrary to cooperation with Israel'

Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs: We began talks with Israel in 2018. The King asked to meet with Israelis.

New immigrants arrive to Israel amid coronavirus pandemic

Ralph Bronzin, a new immigrant from South Africa, speaks with i24NEWS about making Aliyah to Israel in the midst of a pandemic.

Trump issues wave of pardons, including 2 tied to Russia probe

i24NEWS Defense Correspondent Jonathan Regev speaks with i24NEWS about wave of pardons issued by President Donald Trump.

'Moroccans are dying to meet Israelis'

How are the Moroccan people reacting to the normalization deal with Israel? i24NEWS speaks with North Africa expert Yasmine Hasnaoui.

Watch: Bahraini journalist faces off with ex-PA minister

Journalist Amjad Taha faces off against former PA Minister Ashraf al-Ajrami in i24NEWS debate on Arab nations normalizing ties with Israel.

Dead Sea and Eilat reopen as 'Green Tourism Islands'

Nir Wagner, chief of the Tamar Regional Council, speaks with i24NEWS about the reopening of Eilat and the Dead Sea to tourism.

Teva pharmaceuticals gears up to distribute COVID vaccines

Israel grants Teva exclusive rights to distribute coronavirus vaccines.

UAE, Israeli groups team up to save houbara birds

Groups in the United Arab Emirates team up with Israel to preserve wild birds in Israel.

Palestinian Authority imposes lockdown across Judea and Samaria

Arab cities across Judea and Samaria go into second lockdown, as PA declares week-long closure - sparking protests.

Israeli robotics firm develops tech to replace humans

Caja Robotics looks to develop robots able to completely replace human workers used in online shipping warehouses.

American-born artist breathes life into glassblowing in Tzfat

From Denver to Tzfat: heva Chaya Shaiman speaks with i24NEWS about her journey, and how she ended up as a glass artist in northern Israel.

i24NEWS and Abu Dhabi Media sign historic MOU

First ever collaborative agreement signed between Israeli media outlet and UAE media outlet.

Eilat music festival celebrates Israel-Arab Gulf peace

Israeli music festival in Eilat celebrating Israel's normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain is broadcast live in Abu Dhabi.

Iranian media: Freed Australian was an Israeli spy

Kylie Moore-Gilbert was freed in a prisoner exchange 2 years after arrest in Iran. i24NEWS presents the story as presented by Iranian media.

Israeli stars and politicians wish UAE a happy National Day

i24NEWS exclusive: Israeli celebrities and leaders team up to wish residents of the United Arab Emirates a happy National Day.

Former CIA official on Fakhrizadeh assassination, Biden policy

Michael ‘Mick’ Mulroy talks to i24NEWS about Fakhrizadeh assassination and Joe Biden's Mideast policy.

A look inside the ancient Safed fortress

With thousands of years of history spanning the Jewish Revolt to the Crusades to Israel's rebirth, this fortress is more than meets the eye.

A 'hidden Jew's' return: Dona Garcias, Tiberius, and the Talmud

How a hidden 'converso' Jew found her way back to Judaism, and ultimately journeyed to the Holy Land.

The story of the mystical city of Safed

I24NEWS visits the Beit Hameiri Museum in the northern Israeli city of Safed, meeting with archaeologist Yossi Stepansky.