Page 15 - Israel

Israel-India close cooperation will grow further: Israeli envoy

The 30th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic ties is a good opportunity to look ahead and shape the next 30 years of relations, the Israeli envoy said

Israel approves $716 mn plan to plant 450,000 trees due to climate change

The plan, at a total of 2.25 billion shekels ($716 million), includes the planting of trees along about 3 million metres of streets by 2040

UN General Assembly approves resolution condemning Holocaust denial

The UN General Assembly approved an Israeli-sponsored resolution condemning any denial of the Holocaust

Israel's attorney general orders probe into NSO spyware claims

Israel's attorney general said he was launching an investigation into Israeli police's use of phone surveillance technology

Israel says it successfully tests long-range missile defence

The Defence Ministry said the system detected the target and fired two Arrow 3 interceptors at it, calling the mission a success

Israel reduces quarantine for asymptomatic patients to keep economy going

Israel has shortened quarantine for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients to ease the pressure on the economy, government officials has said.

Fourth vaccine shows limited results with Omicron, says Israel study

Despite increased antibody levels, the fourth vaccine only offers a partial defense against the virus, said Dr Gili Regev-Yochay

Covid-19 pandemic: Israel says 500K have received fourth vaccine dose

Israel began administering second boosters to the most vulnerable late last month and later began offering them to everyone over 60

Israel detects 20 cases of highly transmissible Omicron sub-variant

Israel has detected some 20 cases of a new sub-variant of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid.

Covid-19: In Israel, omicron, confusion drive 'real panic' for tests

The number of serious cases crept up to 222, a figure that remains well below the highs experienced during previous waves of the coronavirus

2 to 4 mn Israelis to be infected with Covid amid Omicron spread: PM

PM Naftali Bennett has warned that 2 million to 4 million Israelis are predicted to be infected with coronavirus during the current outbreak mainly caused by Omicron variant

Blinken, Israeli foreign minister discuss Russia, Iran issues: State Dept

During a call with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Blinken reiterated the Administration's ironclad commitment to Israel's security.

In Israel, Omicron variant drives confusing policy amid 4th Covid jab

Israel opened to tourists for the first time in nearly two years. After just a month, it slammed shut

Israel approves 4th Covid vaccine shot for people over 60, says PM Bennett

Israel has approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people over 60 years old and medical staff, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said

Israel buys $ 3.1bn attack helicopters, refuelling planes from US: Ministry

Israel's Defense Ministry has signed deals with the US to purchase a dozen Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky helicopters and two Boeing KC-46 refuelling planes, Israeli officials have said.

Israel starts administering 4th vaccine dose as Omicron fuels new cases

The country is currently experiencing a new wave of infections fueled by the transmissible omicron variant

Covid-19 pandemic: Israel to give fourth booster shot to vulnerable

The director general of the Health Ministry, Nachman Ash, announced the decision at a press conference late on Thursday

Israel approves 'confidence-building' steps to improve ties with Palestine

Israel has approved a series of measures intended to improve ties with the Palestinian authority.

Israel facing unprecedented Covid wave triggered by Omicron: PM Bennett

Israel is facing an "unprecedented" wave of the Covid-19 pandemic triggered by the new Omicron variant, said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Israeli PM says not opposed to 'good' nuclear deal with Iran

Israel will always maintain its right to act and will defend itself by itself, he said