Military culture is key to Israel’s handling of the coronavirus
by Yoel Har-Even TEL AVIV (JTA) — Military service is a rite of passage in Israel. Those who have served in the Israel Defense Forces…
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Netanyahu and Gantz sign agreement for ‘national emergency government’ that keeps Netanyahu as prime minister for now
By Marcy Oster, Jerusalem (JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz signed a deal Monday to form a “national…
In a dramatic step, Israel to require 14-day quarantine for all travelers from abroad
(JTA) — Israel will require all travelers from abroad to complete a 14-day quarantine, according to the latest regulation aimed at curbing the spread of…
Israel’s Olympic baseball team preps for Tokyo and looks to expand the sport
by Hillel Kuttler MISGAV, Israel (JTA) – As more than 20 men wearing blue-and-white baseball uniforms walked along Tel Aviv’s bustling Allenby Street on a…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for corruption
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu has been charged in three corruption cases, marking the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister has…