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Top diplomat says 'U.S eager to counter Holocaust distortion, combat anti-Semitism, other forms of intolerance abroad while strengthening efforts at home' and stresses Washington's commitment to fighting delegitimization of Israel in the global arena

Health Ministry reports 4,624 new cases, while 1,198 people still battle virus in hospital with 729 in serious condition and 234 on ventilators; Death toll rises to 5,779 after 20 more people succumb to the pathogen

Israel, U.S. reach behind-the-scenes agreement on Iran, FM says Top diplomat notes good relations with Biden administration, says both nations would discuss return to nuclear deal that would prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons Itamar Eichner | Published: 03.02.21 , 18:52 Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said on Tuesday that Israel and the United States have agreed that neither nation will make decisions pertaining to Iran and the Iran nuclear deal without informing the other first. ...

Health Ministry data also indicates a drop in severe illnesses caused by COVID-19, with over 60s now largely vaccinated, while younger Israelis infected by the virus make up almost half of serious cases; but, R factor increase raises alarm

Iran denies Netanyahus accusations it was behind blast on Israeli-owned ship Iranian Foreign Ministry says security of Persian Gulf is extremely important to Iran; PM earlier accused Tehran of carrying out the explosion, which left holes above the waterline in both sides of the hull of the MV Helio carrier Associated Press | Updated: 03.01.21 , 10:08 Iran strongly rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus claim that Tehran was behind a blast aboard an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman ...

'Borat Subsequent Movie' film takes top honors in best film, comedy or musical as well as best actor in a comedy, with comedian thanking Rudi Giuliani for his infamous cameo; 'Nomadland' takes top honors for best drama

Ministers vote to reopen restaurants and event halls Sunday

Ministers approve reopening of event halls, restaurants starting next week Eateries will be able to all serve patrons outdoors, Green Pass holders indoors; grade 7–10 students to return to in-person schooling; hotels to resume full operations, including dining areas Ynet | Published: 03.01.21 , 22:09 The government on Monday voted to open event halls and restaurants starting next week as Israel continued reopening its economy. According to the outline, cafes and restaurants will be able t...

Widow of spy Eli Cohen appeals to Russians to recover his remains Nadia Cohen says she hopes reports of ongoing searches are credible and that her husband will be buried in Israel. says that recently released footage of late spy shows a trapped, broken Eli Alexandra Lukash | Published: 03.01.21 , 19:27 The widow of executed Israeli spy Eli Cohen on Monday appealed to Russia to recover her late husbands bones after reports surfaced online over the weekend Russian troops were searching for his...

Court orders government to limit use of Shin Beit tracking of virus carriers Seven-judge panel rules the continued use of security tools on civilians threatens the democratic fabric of life in Israel, reveals the agencys capabilities to the countrys enemies and should be used only in exceptional cases Yael Friedson | Published: 03.01.21 , 13:12 The High Court of Justice on Monday ordered the government to severely limit the use of the Shin Bet spy technology to track confirmed coronavirus ca...