Israel Extradites Accused Pedophile Malka Leifer to Australia

Extradition of Leifer, who is accused of 74 counts of rape and sexual abuse in Australia, brings a years long legal battle to a close

Ugandan Jews Not Eligible to Immigrate to Israel, State Tells High Court, Overruling Jewish Agency

Jewish Agency formally recognized the 2,000-strong Abayudaya community several years ago

For Armenians in Israel, a Sad Holiday and an Identity Crisis Following Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

The recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has left many Armenians in Israel angered by their adopted homeland’s reported role in helping arm Baku and its ongoing refusal to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide as a holocaust

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Italian Jewish Community Rejects Apology by Fascist-era King's Heir for Race Laws

The last heir of the disgraced House of Savoy, whose family had until now refused to apologize, attempts to atone for his ancestor's role in Mussolini's racial policies

'Election Economics': Netanyahu and Katz Unveil Plan to Send Payments to Israelis, Treasury Kept in Dark

Plan includes direct payments to citizens, despite attorney general's assertion that any such move during an election campaign must have his approval

Effects of New Coronavirus Variants on Children and Expecting Mothers Still Unclear, Doctors Say

Doctors believe the rise in cases among children and pregnant women may be linked to new mutations, but lack of data means the picture is still cloudy

U.S. Lawmakers Threatened Ahead of Trump Impeachment Trial

The threats, and concerns that armed protesters could return to sack the Capitol anew, have prompted law enforcement to insist thousands of National Guard troops remain in Washington

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Police Over COVID Rules, Attack Bus Driver

Bus set on fire, driver pepper sprayed in Bnei Brak ■ Thirteen police officers injured in protests in Ashdod ■ Objects thrown at police in Jerusalem

Election Poll: Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Holds Majority, Labor Enters the Fray

The anti-Netanyahu bloc maintains a 65-seat majority, but the prime minister's Likud party is still far ahead of challengers Yesh Atid and New Hope

How COVID Rates Among ultra-Orthodox Affect Hospitals' Treatment of Secular Patients

Biden to Drop Trump’s Military Transgender Ban

The move to reverse the policy has the support of Biden’s newly confirmed defense secretary, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin

Analysis Arab States Ending Qatar Blockade Is Really About Biden

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey intend to present the U.S. leader with a new diplomatic map of the Middle East and create a protective wall against any pro-Iranian slide

COVID-19 Israel Shuts Airport; Pandemic Czar Says Third Lockdown Might No Be the Last

Israel will need to close skies for weeks, not days, Health Ministry official says ■ Over 1 million receive second vaccine dose ■ West Bank, Gaza have fewer than 5,000 active cases each

COVID-19: What We Know About the California Virus Variant Surging in L.A.

A roundup of some of the latest COVID-19 scientific studies

Analysis How an Ongoing COVID State of Emergency Will Benefit Netanyahu

There are enough fanatics in Israel looking for an excuse to impose eternal limitations because of the pandemic panic, something Netanyahu could use to his advantage

Biden to Impose South Africa Travel Ban to Combat New COVID-19 Variant

Biden on Monday is also reimposing an entry ban on nearly all non-U.S. travelers who have been in Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe

Mexico’s President Says He’s Tested Positive for COVID-19

López Obrador, 67, has rarely been seen wearing a mask and continued to keep up a busy travel schedule taking commercial flights

Pfizer Requests S.Korea Approval for COVID-19 Vaccines Ahead of February Rollout

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it aims to reach a decision within 40 days after cutting its previous deliberation period of up to 180 days to fast-track the approval

California to Lift Stay-at-home Orders on Monday, Local Media Reports

California, the United States' most populous state, emerged as a leading U.S. epicenter of the pandemic despite re-imposing some of the most stringent restrictions