As Israelis mourned one of the nation’s deadliest peacetime tragedies, they learned that officials had warned that the venue on Mount Meron, where 45 died, could not handle so many pilgrims.
Author: ISABEL KERSHNER
Israelis and Palestinians Clash Around Jerusalem’s Old City
The violence broke out as an extremist Jewish supremacy group marched in the city, chanting “Death to Arabs.”
Israel plans a testing program to let children go where the vaccinated can.
With a negative test, those under 16 will be allowed access to sporting and religious events in lieu of a vaccination certificate.
Israel Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate
Daily new coronavirus infections in the country have fallen from a peak of 10,000 in January to around 100 on some recent days.
The Israel Prize Is Meant to Unify. More Often, It’s Mired in Controversy.
This year’s rumpus involves a scientist who opposes the occupation of the West Bank.
Netanyahu Gets First Crack at Forming a New Government in Israel
After a fourth inconclusive election in two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now has a possible path to stay in office even as he stands trial on corruption charges.
Netanyahu Corruption Trial Opens in Israel
With Benjamin Netanyahu on trial on corruption charges, even as he tries to cobble together a new government, Israel’s democratic system is drawing closer to a constitutional crisis.
In reversal, neither Netanyahu nor opposition has clear path to a majority.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party took a lead in Israel’s fourth election in two years, but updated exit polls projected a stalemate that could extend Israel’s political deadlock.