Every day, the online research publication Our World In Data releases information about vaccine doses being administered across the globe. And every day, one country emerges as a world leader: Israel. For example, when the University of Oxford-based organization released…
Israel unblocks big immigration of Ethiopian Jews
Israel has approved a plan to bring 2,000 Ethiopian Jews to the country, marking a major step towards ending a decades-long saga over their fate. They are part of about 8,000 members of a community who have been waiting to…
Israel, Bahrain agree to establish full diplomatic ties
Bahrain and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations, US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, hailing the deal as “a historic breakthrough”. In a joint statement, the United States, Bahrain and Israel said the agreement was reached after…
Tour operators lament cancellation of Nazareth meeting with TB Joshua
Worried by the effect of COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world including Nazareth, Israel, some tour operators have cried out as the pandemic has robbed them the opportunity of hosting thousands of visitors across the world for the second edition of…
Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in court for his trial on corruption charges, days after he began a new term in office. The 70-year-old is the first standing leader to face trial in the country’s history. He denies…
Pilgrims pray for Nigeria’s unity (Nation)
Pilgrims from Lagos State to this year’s holy journey in Israel yesterday offered special prayers for the unity and national development of Nigeria. The service, held at the Ramada Centre in Jerusalem, was attended by dignitaries, including Commissioner for Home…
Lionel Messi scores injury-time equaliser as Argentina drew with Uruguay in Israel (BBC)
Lionel Messi scored an injury-time penalty as Argentina rescued a draw in their friendly with South American rivals Uruguay in Tel Aviv. Messi’s Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez had given Uruguay a second-half lead from a free-kick before Martin Caceres handled…
Ancient mosaic showing Jesus feeding the 5,000 is found in church ruins (Metro)
Archaeologists have discovered an intricate mosaic in the ruins of an ancient church which they say could be historic evidence of a Christian miracle. They believe it depicts the New Testament story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with just five…
Israel election: Netanyahu in tough fight in this year’s second vote (BBC)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting to hold on to power, as voters go to the polls in one of its closest election races in years. He called the snap election after failing to form a governing coalition in…