Most Ukrainians seeking refuge in Israel are non-Jews. Some Israelis see a moral imperative to take them in, but others see a threat to the country’s Jewish character.
Author: ISABEL KERSHNER
Palestinians Threatened With Eviction Can Stay in Their Homes — for Now
Israel’s high court stayed the eviction of four Palestinian families from their East Jerusalem homes. The eviction threat had stoked tensions that led to war in Gaza.
Palestinians Threatened With Eviction Can Stay in Their Homes — for Now
Israel’s high court stayed the eviction of four Palestinian families from their East Jerusalem homes. The eviction threat had stoked tensions that led to war in Gaza.
A #MeToo Moment Shakes Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox
An acclaimed religious children’s author was accused of abusing women and children. Then he killed himself, sending shock waves through the conservative community.
Israeli Experts Recommend Offering a Fourth Vaccine Dose to People Age 18 and Over
The Health Ministry cited early signs that a fourth shot might help protect against serious illness, but has yet to approve the panel’s recommendation.
A fourth shot may not offer much more protection against catching Omicron, an early Israeli study suggests.
The small study adds information to the debate over whether a fourth shot is advisable.
Is That a Burning Bush? Is This Mt. Sinai? Solstice Bolsters a Claim
On the year’s shortest day, hundreds of Israelis ventured deep into the desert to witness a strange natural phenomenon atop an ancient pilgrimage site that some argue is where God spoke to Moses.
Israel Approves 4th Dose of Covid Vaccine for Some
The Ministry of Health said it was waiting for more data from Israel and abroad before approving any broader rollout of fourth shots.
Israel’s Avian Flu Outbreak Has Killed Thousands of Cranes
Thousands of migratory cranes have died and more than half a million chickens have been culled as the country tries to contain a deadly bird virus.