Purim celebrations threaten fresh virus outbreak in Israel
Mass gatherings took place in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israelis celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in violation of coronavirus restrictions.
Mass gatherings took place in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israelis celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in violation of coronavirus restrictions.
Israel has closed all its Mediterranean beaches until further notice, after an offshore oil spill deposited tar across more than 100 miles of coastline, in what officials are calling one of the country’s worst ecological disasters.
Israel lifted many of its coronavirus restrictions and started reopening its economy on Sunday as the country’s vaccination drive and third nationwide lockdown have started to bring down infections.
Vaccine “laziness” could be a problem among younger people when the inoculation programme reaches their age groups, according to Scotland’s national clinical director.
A large-scale Israeli study has pointed to the efficacy of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at preventing symptomatic infections with coronavirus.
Iran’s intelligence minister has warned the West that his country could push for a nuclear weapon if crippling international sanctions on Tehran remain in place, state television reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pleaded not guilty as his trial on corruption charges resumed in a Jerusalem courtroom just weeks before national elections in which he hopes to extend his 12-year rule.
Israel is to begin slowly easing its latest coronavirus lockdown on Sunday with the hope that its rapid vaccination campaign helps to contain an outbreak accelerated by new variants.
Kosovo and Israel formally established diplomatic ties in a ceremony held digitally due to the pandemic lockdown.
Scientists have discovered rare evidence of fabric dyed with royal purple dating from the time of King David and King Solomon.
The UK will have to look “very carefully” at the effectiveness of a single dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, the UK’s chief scientific adviser has said.
The head of the Arab League expressed hope that the Biden administration will change President Donald Trump’s policies and launch a political process supported by regional and international parties to achieve independence for the Palestinians.
Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate who made prolific donations to right-wing politicians and causes in the United States and Israel, was laid to rest in Jerusalem on Friday.
Sudan has signed the “Abraham Accords” with the US, paving the way for the African country to normalise ties with Israel.
A man who spent 30 years in a US prison for spying for Israel has arrived home with his wife.
Several European Union nations have banned flights from the UK and others are considering similar action in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from establishing a strong foothold on the continent.
Israel began its coronavirus inoculation drive, aiming to vaccinate some 60,000 people a day in a bid to stamp out the illness that is once again surging among its population.
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalise relations with each other.
Scotland today found out their opponents for World Cup qualifying, as they aim to build on last month's historic Euros qualification by reaching Qatar 2022.
Scotland have discovered their draw for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Steve Clarke insists Scotland still have "a lot to look forward to" - but admits they must learn to be more clinical if they are to continue their progress.
After the euphoria of last week and qualifying for the Euros, Scotland tonight missed out on winning UEFA Nations League Group B2 and promotion to League A for the 2022/23 competition.
Scotland failed to win their Nations League group after crashing to a 1-0 defeat in Israel.
Steve Clarke has named his team for the UEFA Nations League clash in Israel this evening.
Uefa should be commended for their innovation which opened up a route for Steve Clarke to revitalise Scotland.
National boss Steve Clarke is confident Scotland can handle the pressure to back up Euro 2020 qualification with Nations League glory.
Midfielder Ryan Jack insists Euro 2020 qualification is only the start of Scotland’s rise under Steve Clarke.
National boss Steve Clarke has challenged Scotland to kick-start a new winning streak by overcoming Israel tomorrow.
Scotland's target must be to follow up the high of Euro 2020 qualifying by reaching the World Cup.
Former Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna insists Scotland will give “everything” in Israel to bounce back from a shock Nations League defeat.