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As Israel Tackles Biggest Oil Spill in Recent Years, Expert Says The Cleanup Will Be Challenging

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Although the maritime ecosystem is likely to heal itself, thousands of activists, who took to the shores to assist in the cleaning efforts, will probably face a number of health conditions that could include serious respiratory problems. … Read More >As Israel Tackles Biggest Oil Spill in Recent Years, Expert Says The Cleanup Will Be Challenging

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Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Reportedly Shows 89.4% Efficacy Against Transmission of COVID-19

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The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech pharmaceutical companies has demonstrated 89.4% efficacy against the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, Der Spiegel reported on Sunday, citing scientific research conducted by the Israeli Health Ministry. … Read More >Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Reportedly Shows 89.4% Efficacy Against Transmission of COVID-19

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Anti-Government Protesters Gather in Jerusalem for 35th Week in a Row – Videos

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Protests demanding the resignation of Netanyahu have been held in Israel weekly on Saturdays since July last year. Demonstrators demand the immediate resignation of the country’s PM, accusing the government of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic, which has contributed to the country’s economic crisis. … Read More >Anti-Government Protesters Gather in Jerusalem for 35th Week in a Row – Videos

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Israel shuts down its entire Mediterranean coast as massive oil spill raises health concerns

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Israelis should stay away from Mediterranean beaches, authorities warned on Sunday, after volunteers helping the cleanup of the tar that has smothered 160km of coastline were hospitalized, apparently after inhaling toxic fumes. … Read More >Israel shuts down its entire Mediterranean coast as massive oil spill raises health concerns

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Israel developing new ballistic missile shield defense system with the United States

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Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has announced that the US is working with the Middle Eastern country to develop a new ballistic missile shield defense system to protect against “evolving threats” amid tensions with Iran. … Read More >Israel developing new ballistic missile shield defense system with the United States

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White House Confirms That Biden’s First Call to a Middle East Leader Will Be Israel’s Netanyahu

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Since the start of his term, US president Joe Biden has had calls with multiple allies in Europe, including France, Canada, the United Kingdom and South Korea. However, the US president has yet to hold a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. … Read More >White House Confirms That Biden’s First Call to a Middle East Leader Will Be Israel’s Netanyahu

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Mission Possible? First Jewish Association Set Up in Gulf

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The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities or the AGJC will be taking care of all aspects of religious and social life in the region but it will steer clear of politics and will avoid such delicate issues as the fight against the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement or advocacy for Israel. … Read More >Mission Possible? First Jewish Association Set Up in Gulf

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Iran Says Prosecuting ‘Main Perpetrator’ of Scientist’s Killing, Foiled Israeli Anti-Tehran Plots

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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a senior Iranian nuclear physicist and rocket scientist, was killed in a daylight attack on his convoy in late November outside Tehran. President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the assassination, accusing Tel Aviv of trying to start a regional war in the twilight of the Trump presidency. … Read More >Iran Says Prosecuting ‘Main Perpetrator’ of Scientist’s Killing, Foiled Israeli Anti-Tehran Plots