Watching DC Strife, Armed Knesset Guards Say They’ve Long Readied for Unrest
Read ›: Watching DC Strife, Armed Knesset Guards Say They’ve Long Readied for UnrestBy: Tal Schneider – The Times of Israel; timesofisrael.com Israel’s parliament has not seen serious violence for decades, but unit that protects MKs has been drilling for riots or a hostage situation since well before Capitol rampage Officials in Israel’s Knesset watched in horror Wednesday night, as scenes of chaos, bloodshed and insurrection unfolded at…
Streets Largely Empty as Police Step Up Enforcement of Tightened Lockdown
Read ›: Streets Largely Empty as Police Step Up Enforcement of Tightened LockdownBy: Times of Israel Staff – Times of Israel; timesofisrael.com Police stepped up enforcement Friday after the tightened coronavirus lockdown took effect, dispersing gatherings, closing stores violating the restrictions, and calling via loudspeaker upon citizens to follow the guidelines. After the initial lockdown imposed several weeks ago was under-enforced and provided plenty of loopholes to…
Iran Seizes Tanker, Ramps Up Uranium Enrichment in New Escalation with West
Read ›: Iran Seizes Tanker, Ramps Up Uranium Enrichment in New Escalation with WestBy: Ali Arouzi and Saphora Smith – NBC News; nbcnews.com Tensions between the United States and Iran have been simmering in the last days of President Donald Trump’s administration. TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has resumed enriching uranium up to 20 percent in the country’s biggest breach yet of its landmark nuclear deal with world powers, a government…
As it Welcomes in 2021, Israel’s Population Rises to 9,291,000
Read ›: As it Welcomes in 2021, Israel’s Population Rises to 9,291,000By: Times of Israel Staff; timesofisrael.com Israel’s population now numbers nearly 9.3 million, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced Thursday, hours before the end of 2020 and the start of the new year. According to the CBS, Israel’s population grew by 151,000 people, or 1.7 percent, since last year and now stands at 2.91…
IDF’s 2020 Picture of the Year Decided on By Just 6 Votes
Read ›: IDF’s 2020 Picture of the Year Decided on By Just 6 VotesBy: Jerusalem Post Staff; jpost.com The photo, taken during an exercise by the Israeli Air Force’s Airborne Combat Rescue And Evacuation Unit 669, was released alongside four other top ranked photos. The IDF’s picture of the year of 2020 has been selected out of 20 pictures, winning by just six votes, the IDF announced on…
Israel Calls 4th Election in 2 Years as Netanyahu-Gantz Coalition Collapses
Read ›: Israel Calls 4th Election in 2 Years as Netanyahu-Gantz Coalition CollapsesBy: Raoul Wootliff – The Times of Israel; timesofisrael.com New vote set for March 23 after ‘unity’ government crumbles in just 7 months; Netanyahu promises huge win, but polls suggest tough race, with main threat from parties to his right The 23rd Knesset officially dispersed as the clock struck midnight on Tuesday night and the…
