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Covid-19: In Israel, omicron, confusion drive 'real panic' for tests

The number of serious cases crept up to 222, a figure that remains well below the highs experienced during previous waves of the coronavirus

2 to 4 mn Israelis to be infected with Covid amid Omicron spread: PM

PM Naftali Bennett has warned that 2 million to 4 million Israelis are predicted to be infected with coronavirus during the current outbreak mainly caused by Omicron variant

Blinken, Israeli foreign minister discuss Russia, Iran issues: State Dept

During a call with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Blinken reiterated the Administration's ironclad commitment to Israel's security.

In Israel, Omicron variant drives confusing policy amid 4th Covid jab

Israel opened to tourists for the first time in nearly two years. After just a month, it slammed shut

Israel approves 4th Covid vaccine shot for people over 60, says PM Bennett

Israel has approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people over 60 years old and medical staff, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said

Israel buys $ 3.1bn attack helicopters, refuelling planes from US: Ministry

Israel's Defense Ministry has signed deals with the US to purchase a dozen Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky helicopters and two Boeing KC-46 refuelling planes, Israeli officials have said.

Israel starts administering 4th vaccine dose as Omicron fuels new cases

The country is currently experiencing a new wave of infections fueled by the transmissible omicron variant

Covid-19 pandemic: Israel to give fourth booster shot to vulnerable

The director general of the Health Ministry, Nachman Ash, announced the decision at a press conference late on Thursday

Israel approves 'confidence-building' steps to improve ties with Palestine

Israel has approved a series of measures intended to improve ties with the Palestinian authority.

Israel facing unprecedented Covid wave triggered by Omicron: PM Bennett

Israel is facing an "unprecedented" wave of the Covid-19 pandemic triggered by the new Omicron variant, said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Israeli PM says not opposed to 'good' nuclear deal with Iran

Israel will always maintain its right to act and will defend itself by itself, he said

Syria reports 2nd attack by Israeli missile on port of Latakia in a month

Israeli missiles fired from the Mediterranean struck the Syrian port of Latakia early Tuesday, igniting a fire in the container terminal

Israel's unemployment rate drops to lowest since Covid-19 outbreak

The total number of unemployed people in Israel declined to about 282,800, according to data published by the state's Central Bureau of Statistics.

Israel plans to double its settlement in occupied Golan Heights

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said the country intends to double the amount of settlers living in the occupied Golan Heights with a multimillion-dollar plan

Israeli PM, US National Security Advisor meet in Jerusalem to discuss Iran

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Jerusalem and discussed Iran and other strategic issues

Israel Covid cabinet imposes new restrictions amid rise in Omicron cases

Israel's coronavirus cabinet has decided to tighten coronavirus-related restrictions amid concerns over the Omicron variant.

Israeli PM Bennett says kids must be vaccinated as omicron spreads

Israel's prime minister on Sunday called on parents to vaccinate their children against the coronavirus as the new omicron variant showed signs of spreading

Arab League, IAEA officials discuss Iran, Israel nuclear issues

Arab League Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit has discussed in Cairo with the visiting IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the nuclear issues in Iran and Israel

Israel to donate 1,000,000 Covid-19 vaccines to African nations

The Foreign Ministry said the AstraZeneca vaccines would be transferred in the coming weeks

US lawmakers call for sanctions against Israel's NSO, other spyware firms

The lawmakers asked for Global Magnitsky sanctions, which punishes those who are accused of enabling human rights abuses by freezing bank accounts and banning travel to the United States