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Israel, News, Politics Mar 2, 2020

Israel’s 3rd election in a year improves Netanyahu’s chances of forming a government, exit polls show

by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) —  On March 2, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party improved its chances of forming a government after it gained…

Health, International, Israel, News Feb 27, 2020

With coronavirus spreading, Israel warns residents on travel abroad and adds Italy to banned visitors list

by Mary Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — As the coronovirus spread worldwide, Israel’s Health Ministry called on Israelis to refrain from unnecessary travel abroad and said…

International, Israel, News Feb 27, 2020

Without absentee voting, Israelis abroad struggle over whether to fly home for 3rd election in a year

by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Five years ago this week, Amos Geva took an EasyJet flight from Berlin to Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport for…

International, Israel, News Feb 13, 2020

An unpopular Palestinian president and a disgraced former Israeli prime minister make the case for peace

by Ben Sales NEW YORK (JTA) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas hasn’t negotiated directly with Israel in nearly six years and most Palestinians want…

Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Israel, Jewish National Fund Feb 13, 2020

Odette and Jacob Masliyah are the 2020 JNF Edmonton Negev Gala honourees

(Edmonton) – The Jewish National Fund of Edmonton has announced that the 2020 Negev  Gala honourees are Odette and Jacob Masliyah.  The Gala will be…