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New UAE ambassador expected in Israel on Monday Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah is expected to meet with Ashkenazi, Rivlin and Netanyahu, attend ceremony in Jerusalem to celebrate his arrival; appointment of Emirati royal seen as sign of great importance placed on relations Itamar Eichner | Published: 02.28.21 , 12:40 The new United Arab Emirates’ Ambassador to Israel Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah will arrive to take up his post on Monday, five months after the two nations signed an historic treat...

Sebastian Kurz says that the three nations will increase cooperation as new coronavirus mutations may require new inoculations; says aim must be to adapt existing vaccines and treatments or produce new ones as quickly as possible

Israel to vaccinate Palestinian laborers against COVID-19 COGAT says Israel to inoculate around 130,000 Palestinians with Modernas vaccine during the campaign that will include pop-up clinics staffed by Israeli healthcare workers in several border crossings and industrial zones in the West Bank Reuters, Elior Levy/Ynet | Published: 02.28.21 , 17:18 Israel will administer COVID-19 vaccines to Palestinians who work in Israel or in its settlements in the West Bank, the Israeli liaison office s...

IDF soldier killed in accidental misfire has lungs donated to COVID patient Transplant at Sheba Medical Center is first of its kind in Israel; recipient was one of five people whose lives were potentially saved by organs donated by 22-year-old Staff Sgt. Yonatan Granot, who was laid to rest Sunday TPS, Ynet | Published: 02.28.21 , 16:47 An IDF soldier who was fatally wounded when a weapon apparently misfired at a military base last week has had his lungs donated to a coronavirus patient. S...

R number rises to 0.99 as Israel's coronavirus czar warns further increase due to unlawful holiday celebrations could jeopardize further steps to end lockdown , including return of grades 7-10, reopening of cafes and restaurants

High Court reverses decision barring Labors Maraana from running in election Ynet | Published: 02.28.21 , 18:44 The High Court of Justice Sunday reversed a decision barring Labor #7 Ibtisam Maraana from running the March 23 election. comment

Denied transport, Haredi Israelis walk to Jerusalem for Purim parties Police continue to be on alert as illegal mass parties take place across capital, with many participants not wearing face masks or practicing social distancing, from hardline Mea Shearim quarter to trendy Nachlaot neighborhood Gilad Cohen | Published: 02.28.21 , 16:54 With public and organized group transportation to Jerusalem halted until Sunday night, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Israelis were spotted walking along the hig...

Netanyahu says Israel to extend school year until end of July Despite outline yet to be fully formulated, PM and education minister hold press conference, saying bulk of extra schoolwork will focus on making up gaps in curriculum, while teachers will be fully compensated; Teachers Union already issued objection Haim Goldich, Tamar Trabelsi Hadad | Published: 02.28.21 , 20:28 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel will be extending the current school year until the en...

Sources: Israel to extend school year until end of July PM expected to announce return of all classes within a week, special budget allocated to ensure adherence to virus guidelines; but local authorities head says ministers will only approve school openings in low-infection areas Ynet | Published: 02.28.21 , 17:30 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to announce Sunday evening that the current Israeli school year will be extended until the end of July, after 12 months of sporadic in-class...

Has Abbas reached the end of the political road? In-depth: With very high voter registration hinting at a hunger for change, it is not clear that the veteran Palestinian president will be able to outmaneuver his enemies again in the first elections to be held in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 15 years Mohammad al-Kassim/The Media Line | Published: 02.27.21 , 23:22 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is facing the toughest fight of his political life. His 16-year rule is on the line after he...