European court rules against French conviction of BDS activists

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that boycotts are protected forms of protest, saying France erred in convicting activists of incitement to discrimination for asking people stop buying Israeli products.

Palestine

Asylum-seekers in Israel face additional hardships over coronavirus

Asylum-seekers in Israel are now losing their jobs and social security over the coronavirus outbreak.

Israel

Will Netanyahu opt for partial annexation?

Some reports say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might opt for a phased annexation plan for the West Bank that, at least at first, would exclude the Jordan Valley.

Palestine

Anger over male Knesset member appointed to head women's rights committee

Women's rights groups are furious over the appointment of male Knesset member Oded Forer to head the Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality.

Israel

Report: Israel’s El Al airline could be owned by state again

El Al is facing major difficulties during the current economic and health crises and is seeking government help as Israel's borders remain closed.

Israel

In Israel, German foreign minister expresses concern over annexation plan

On a short visit to Israel, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expressed concern over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s annexation plan and called upon the government to return to the two-state solution.

Israel

Israel's 'Silicon Valley' to further fragment East Jerusalem

Israel is preparing to begin work on a project known as "Silicon Wadi" in Jerusalem in what locals perceive as another move to alter the city’s demographic makeup and infrastructure.

Palestine

Israeli knitting project empowers Bedouin, Syrian women

Israeli luxury brand IOTA offers high-quality knitted objects and furniture, while empowering Israeli, Bedouin and Syrian women.

Israel

Israel’s top court strikes settlement Regulation Law

Israel’s High Court ordered the state to cancel the Regulation Law that enables to retroactively legalize settlement homes built on private Palestinian lands.

Israel

Palestinians say they were not informed of second virus aid flight from UAE to Israel

The second-ever direct flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel took place today, but Palestinians say they were not informed of the aid delivery.

United Arab Emirates

Shin Bet halts surveillance of coronavirus patients

With Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman reluctant and faced with public objections, the Israeli government has suspended consideration of a bill legalizing the electronic tracking of those infected with the novel coronavirus.

Israel

Netanyahu thwarts risk of submarine scandal resurfacing

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apparently managed to distance himself from any risks of being implicated in the submarine scandal.

Israel