 Connecting Gush Etzion to JerusalemDeputy mayor of Jerusalem tours Gush Etzion to strengthen relations between the local authorities. Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement. Gamzu: 'The key to success was open dialogue with public'The outgoing Coronavirus 'Czar', Prof. Ronni Gamzu, held a press conference to mark the end of his appointment. Netanyahu: We will receive COVID-19 vaccine in JanuaryPM tells Coronavirus Cabinet Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Israel the same time as the rest of the world. Smotrich: Government caving to the Joint ListYamina MK criticizes decision not to enforce law against illegal construction in Arab sector. Arab MKs join forces with Defense and Justice MinistersArab MKs worked with 'Blue & White' MKs against enforcing construction offenses in Arab localities. Official recommendation: Free cannabis use from age 21Inter-ministerial team for cannabis reform presents conclusions, legalization of cannabis for adults, barriers to use among youth. Night curfew? 'Stop pulling rabbits out of hats'Public Health Physicians Assoc Chair seeks public involvement in COVID struggle: 'Prevent gatherings by joint action within neighborhood.' New report: Jordanian-backed NGO promotes Druze IDF refusalJordanian-Backed Israeli NGO illegally promotes Druze IDF refusal, watchdog charges. Health Ministry: Quarantine period shortened to 12 daysHealth Minister: "If everything goes well, we'll be able to think about additional easing of restrictions." Body of IDF soldier found near Hizma checkpointBody of soldier Sagi Ben David, who went missing on Tuesday, found. Police are investigating the circumstances. PMO: 'Significant progress' toward agreement on Pfizer vaccineNetanyahu speaks Thursday morning with Pfizer CEO after already speaking with him on Wednesday. Danon demands Likud primariesWorld Likud Chairman Danny Danon to Prime Minister: 'Attempt to cancel Likud primaries again is undemocratic attempt to harm movement.' Israeli innovation leads the way with Covid-19 technologyThe Israeli innovation ecosystem has given birth to a unique environment, within which the Israeli entrepreneur flourishes and thrives. Health Minister: Night curfew being seriously discussedHealth Minister refers to measures being considered, cools vax enthusiasm: 'Significant amount of vaccines won't reach Israel this year.' Ben Gurion: Int'l flight check-in moves to Terminal 1Flight registration and security check for int'l flights moves to Terminal 1 as upgrade work takes place in Terminal 3. Assessment: New coronavirus czar plans third lockdownProf Nachman Ash becomes the new corona czar in coming days. His associates assess: 'He believes there is no escape from third lockdown.' Constitution Cmte. approves 'Tourism Islands' lawLaw allowing opening of economy in Eilat, Dead Sea area to be put forward to the Knesset tonight. Watch: Is Israel on the verge of another election?With the deadline to pass 2020-21 budget about to run out & no agreement in sight, it appears Israel may be on its way to another election. Watch: Israeli girls go to court, want to fight in elite unitsFour female IDF soldiers are appealing to the Supreme Court for the right to serve in the army's elite units. Fortress from the time of King David discovered in the Golan3000-year-old fortified complex unearthed in northern Israel, the first such fort to be found in the Golan from the era of King David. Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials of 5 new ambassadorsPresident receives diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of of Australia, Guatemala, Malta, Cyprus and Turkmenistan. Gantz to Netanyahu: Convene Coronavirus Cabinet nowDefense minister criticizes PM for delay in implementation of COVID-19 decisions such as increased fines. Radical left MK compares Im Tirzu to IranFormer deputy chief of staff/current Meretz MK compares Im Tirzu, other right-wing groups to Iran. NIS 2,000 grant to those unemployed for over 100 days this yearFinance Minister Yisrael Katz takes credit for proposal designed to help low wage earners. Moshe Feiglin warns against forced vaccinationFormer MK: 'If forced vaccination is required, why not enact coercive kidney donation law as well?' New plan for schools to be approved soonMost grades to resume on-site learning except grades 7-10, due to inter-ministerial dispute. Poll: Likud falls to 30, Yamina rises to 20Right-wing would win solid majority if new elections were held today rising to 66 seats, with Yamina becoming Knesset's second largest party Tragedy averted at last minute in community of AsahelFuse box providing electricity to entire community caught fire; luckily, it was detected before it could spread. Baby hospitalized in serious condition; father arrestedFather is from a moshav near Ashkelon. Welfare authorities already dealing with case. 663 new infections, 2,683 coronavirus deaths in IsraelJust 1.6% of those tested found to be carrying coronavirus, with 8,105 active cases known in Israel. Plans to authorize Judea and Samaria housing unitsLegal basis for authorizing homes built on State-owned land already exists. Former Health Ministry director: No COVID vaccine this winterBar Siman Tov says country is already preparing for regular winter diseases plus coronavirus. IKEA to delay reopening of Israeli storesDue to Health Ministry opposition, company will delay planned reopening by a day, until Thursday. 'I will never go into politics'Prime Minister's son speaks to Likud youth members, explains why he is not planning a career in politics. Vehicles of Prime Minister's sons upgradedVehicles used by Yair and Avner Netanyahu replaced at the request of Prime Minister's Office chief security officer. BBC cancels interview with Sharren Haskel about Saeb ErekatBBC sought to interview Haskel about Erekat death. Before interview, she briefed them on what she thought of him and interview was canceled. First publication: Procedure for yeshiva exploration weekHigh Yeshivot Associations and Hesder Association today publishes for first time procedure for holding 'Yeshiva Week' in various yeshivas. 306 COVID-19 patients in critical condition, 134 on ventilatorNumber of severe and ventilated patients continues to decline also today. Number of active COVID-19 carriers is 8,066. Knesset approves Bahrain peace dealSecond peace deal with Gulf nation nation approved by overwhelming majority in the Knesset. 'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'Yamina Chairman sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu after he boasted of 'accordion method' to deal with COVID-19. A-G to Supreme Court; My position is binding on NetanyahuAttorney General Mandelblit says his position on Netanyahu's conflicts of interests is binding on the prime minister. Gantz believes Biden will continue 'Abraham Accord' trend"Instead of unilateral annexation", Defense Minister Gantz said in the Knesset, "we are forging an alliance that strengthens our security Israeli physicians, scientists send The Guardian protest letterDr. Uri Gavish tells Arutz Sheva UK paper attempts 'smear-by-association, using deceptive title' to report doctor criticizing lockdown. Settlers in DubaiDelegation of businessmen leaves for Dubai, led by Samaria Council head, who announced desalination technology export from Samaria to UAE. Health Ministry expected to recommend mandatory vaccine lawMedical law expert: Law forcing citizens to immunize 'constitutes fatal violation of basic rights and freedoms of the individual.' Chief Rabbinate: Women should not be tested for the rabbinateChief Rabbinical Council says calls for ordination exams for women are attempts to harm rabbinate as an institution. 'This is where the Jewish People was formed'Religious Affairs Minister Rabbi Yaakov Avitan tours Beit El in Binyamin, visits site of Jacob's dream, speaks of place's importance. Did Erekat's mourners also mourn the victims of Oslo?MKs express amazement at Israelis mourning the death of Saeb Erekat who "praised terrorists and promoted boycotts against the Israel"'I don't see Republicans or Democrats, just Israel's interests'Netanyahu pushes back on accusations he sided with GOP, hurting Israel's ties with Democrats. 'I've strengthened ties with both parties.' Erekat's death a 'huge loss' for the Palestinians, says AbbasPalestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas laments the death of PA's top negotiator, Saeb Erekat, as a result of coronavirus infection. Woman feeding cats seriously injured after falling from tin roof61-year-old woman in serious condition after falling from tin rooftop while feeding stray cats. Saeb Erekat, PLO Secretary-General, dead at 65Top Palestinian Authority negotiator and PLO secretary-general Saeb Erekat dies a month after being infected with the coronavirus. Miri Regev: Bennett is letting the polls go to his headLikud Minister claims Bennett was responsible for the break-up of the right-wing bloc: "At the moment of truth, everyone will realize." Watch: Israeli TV host rips media for declaring Biden the winner'Biden isn't the president-elect yet. This isn't a done deal, stop pretending that it is,' Israeli TV host says, excoriating media. 710 new cases of coronavirus reported, 322 in serious conditionNumber of active cases falls to 8,082, with 560 patients hospitalized. Report alleges minimal oversight of yeshiva 'capsule' systemGov't denies allegations that thousands of students have not been tested for coronavirus. |